Their world is simple and magical at the same time. So who are the Amish? First of all, it must be said that this is a religious movement. That is, we are not talking about a tribe or race, but about people who profess certain teachings.
Who are the Amish and where did he come from?
In the seventeenth century, a priest in Switzerland preached Protestantism. His name was Jacob Amman. He was terribly dissatisfied with the events taking place in society and was firmly convinced that progress and the Devil are solidarity concepts. Jacob gathered his adherents and sailed in the direction of America, in order to arrange a life there pleasing to God, according to his concepts. Since then, settlements of its followers have existed and flourished in the New World, safely budding and spreading around the world. In any case, in the USA it would not occur to anyone to ask the question: “Who are the Amish?” In the country, these people are well known and respected.
Amish beliefs
These kind people in every possible way avoid the benefits of civilization. Television is prohibited in the settlements, Internet is taboo! Sometimes they are allowed to listen to the radio (individual channels and programs). Amish (photo) are subsistence farming. It is clear that their food is environmentally friendly and very tasty (which the modern "gourmet" will not be able to understand by becoming addicted to food additives). Settlers' souls are as pure as their lifestyle. Any immodesty for them is unacceptable, not to mention debauchery. They cover their bodies with clothes, do not expose the charms of parade. I must say that their ideology is also divinely non-aggressive. They say that Amish can be beaten or insulted, and he will bless the offender. And this is not a game, but an inner conviction! Naturally, in such a community there is no hint of enmity or rivalry. Such emotions are sinful. Still good settlers let everyone who knocks into the house without asking who they are. Amish cannot even imagine that they can drive someone who needs help beyond the threshold!
How do Amish live?
The belief of this community is very strict. They literally follow the Holy Scriptures. They do not build temples. They pray in their homes, gathering in turn from one of the members of the community. Services are held by preachers, usually two in a community. Amish have some features in using toilet articles. So, for example, men do not sew buttons to coats and jackets. Women don’t wear bright dresses, and they don’t even think about trousers. Families are created only with “their own”, which, according to scientists, can harm the community, as children can be prone to genetic diseases. Special studies in this direction have not been conducted, but by the appearance of people you can’t say that they are sick. Yes, and the modern world, from which they seek to escape, presents so many threats that it is not known what is better: to die due to a lack of a gene pool or from devilish temptations! Amish in Russia do not settle en masse. If there are some followers of this faith, they are few in number. On the territory of Russia has its own "Amish", which are called Old Believers. These two currents have similar concepts, ways of life and taboos.
If we summarize the answers to the question: “Who are the Amish?”, We can say that these are people whose beliefs do not allow them to participate in the “fall” of mankind. This is a tiny piece of a multi-billion humanity, the fact of its being proved that you can live a simple and good life!