The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Political Beliefs in the Community

For the Amish, the word of God is above all governmental rule. At the same time, they commonly support the separation of church and state. Their religious beliefs will not affect laws, and in turn, the laws cannot affect their religious beliefs. 

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