The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

How to Get Excommunicated 

As state before, an Amish teenager has a certain time in their life that allowed for experimentation with technology, drinking, and their religion. If they choose to come back to the Amish after that, they must adhere to the rules. Sometimes, they don't. If an Amish person is caught owning a computer or phone, drinking alcohol, or refusing to attend and take part in church services, they can risk excommunication. 

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