Quote:
Originally Posted by Boilers  What is the foundation of their reasoning to not using modern things? |
A big part of the philosophy is centered on "being in the world, but not of it".
Being connected to the power grid would make them "of the world", because it would be a dependence building part of their lives.
Many answers to the questions posed here can be found in the Wikipedia article on the Old Order Amish. Very intersting read, if you have some time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Order_Amish
We are acquainted with several Amish and formerly Amish families; this is where we buy much of our food.
I for one think that if everyone lived like the Amish, the world be be a far better place. I routinely hold them up as an example of how one is self-sufficient, and not bother others. Can one BECOME Amish?