Amish - Page 2

sp3worker · 07-02-2009

Believe it or not, there was a couple amish ticketed for drag racing their buggies on a country road here in Adams county a few years ago.

Bubba · 07-02-2009

The Amish near Turkey Run are great people in my book. My grandfather used to have a little farm about 20 minutes from the park, and when he decided to buy a retired trotter and a buggy he hired an Amish craftsman to do all the leatherwork and help set up the buggy. I took one ride with him during the process and while he was teaching me how to drive a cart he told me that many of the children born Amish decide to leave the community for the comforts of modern living. He told me that they tend to want TV, and computers, and phones as teenagers, but after they become adults a large number choose to give these things up and return to the lifestyle and community. So, yes, it is possible for one person who is not presently living an Amish lifestyle to become part of the community.

Bulgy74 · 07-02-2009

The best thing is they were never exposed to Michael Jackson...

Raye7r · 07-02-2009

You were in my part of state. I carry mail NE corner Parke County, 35 Amish families on my route (Rt 2 Rockville). I have a lot of respect for them. They are just like us, a few wild ones. Two of our neighbors are Amish, one of which is being shunned at present. I don't socialize with them (don't care for horses) other than on route. There are a lot of people who make their living hauling them around.

Bulgy74 · 07-02-2009

Wait, hauling them around? On a bus or something? So I guess if you have a horse but take a bus, you aren't relying on anyone? Or maybe more importantly, you don't HAVE to rely on someone?

stilllearning09 · 07-02-2009

The Amish hire people with vans to take them around. By the way, you would be suprised that some of the younger Amish have stereos in their buggys. So they HAVE been exposed to MJ.

cubby · 07-02-2009

alot of misconceptions about the amish community. ALOT.

a few of the guys i worked with used to own a bunch of Class 3's...... a few AKs and one guy had an old school colt. nice rifles.

and you can't ask for better neighbors and friends (most of the time).

Lex Concord · 07-02-2009

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?

FordMan08 · 07-02-2009

We sold a miniature horse to an amish man in a wheel chair.......I didn't ask so dont ask me.

Dyerbill · 07-02-2009

New program on PBS on the black Amish experience....

It's called Amish and Andy

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Bubba Marksman Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rensselaer Posts: 366	The Amish near Turkey Run are great people in my book. My grandfather used to have a little farm about 20 minutes from the park, and when he decided to buy a retired trotter and a buggy he hired an Amish craftsman to do all the leatherwork and help set up the buggy. I took one ride with him during the process and while he was teaching me how to drive a cart he told me that many of the children born Amish decide to leave the community for the comforts of modern living. He told me that they tend to want TV, and computers, and phones as teenagers, but after they become adults a large number choose to give these things up and return to the lifestyle and community. So, yes, it is possible for one person who is not presently living an Amish lifestyle to become part of the community. __________________ A politician is someone who, if they see light at the end of the tunnel, goes out and buys more tunnel. -Rodger Hedgecock show bumper I may get killed with my own gun, but he's gonna have to beat me to death with it, 'cause it's gonna be empty. -Clint Smith

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cubby Marksman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LaGrange, IN Posts: 598	alot of misconceptions about the amish community. ALOT. a few of the guys i worked with used to own a bunch of Class 3's...... a few AKs and one guy had an old school colt. nice rifles. and you can't ask for better neighbors and friends (most of the time). __________________ Take Responsiblity, or take a hike.

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FordMan08 They call me...Tater Salad. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Johnson County Posts: 800	We sold a miniature horse to an amish man in a wheel chair.......I didn't ask so dont ask me. __________________ When in doubt, mumble.

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07-02-2009	#11 (permalink)
sp3worker Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Decatur Posts: 182	Believe it or not, there was a couple amish ticketed for drag racing their buggies on a country road here in Adams county a few years ago.

07-02-2009	#13 (permalink)
Bulgy74 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 102	The best thing is they were never exposed to Michael Jackson...

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Raye7r Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parke County Posts: 69	You were in my part of state. I carry mail NE corner Parke County, 35 Amish families on my route (Rt 2 Rockville). I have a lot of respect for them. They are just like us, a few wild ones. Two of our neighbors are Amish, one of which is being shunned at present. I don't socialize with them (don't care for horses) other than on route. There are a lot of people who make their living hauling them around.

07-02-2009	#15 (permalink)
Bulgy74 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 102	Wait, hauling them around? On a bus or something? So I guess if you have a horse but take a bus, you aren't relying on anyone? Or maybe more importantly, you don't HAVE to rely on someone?

07-02-2009	#16 (permalink)
stilllearning09 Marksman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 476	The Amish hire people with vans to take them around. By the way, you would be suprised that some of the younger Amish have stereos in their buggys. So they HAVE been exposed to MJ.

07-02-2009	#20 (permalink)
Dyerbill Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 174	New program on PBS on the black Amish experience.... It's called Amish and Andy