The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

No Strict Beliefs

The Amish are notably Anabaptist, which means that they're part of a Christian sub-sect who practice "believer's baptism." Once a teenager becomes old enough to state their own faith and practice it, they become full members of the church that they choose.

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