The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

The Conversion Process

If an outsider wants to join the community, they must go through a rigorous process. They first have to learn the Pennsylvania German dialect. They must also adapt to a community member's household and learn the lifestyle. After a long period of acclimation, the church will vote on whether or not the person has the potential to convert.

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