Plain Answers About the Amish Life
“The Amish allow converts to their faith, though successful, permanent conversions of outsiders into the Amish church are rare.
What obstacles would a potential convert face?
For starters, they would need to learn Pennsylvania Dutch, which is the language of the Amish home and community. Beyond that, they would have to deal with the lack of technology (no computers, telephones, electricity, etc.), the need for frugality, and more than likely the hard work of farming. Essentially, they would have... to change their ways of doing almost everything from heating a home to educating children to cooking dinner.
These would all be incredibly difficult adjustments, especially for one who has grown up in a world of relative luxury and modern conveniences.
How does the Amish mentality differ from the modern American mind-set?
From a very young age, the Amish are taught that one must continually die to self, resist pride at all costs, and often place the greater good of others over personal desires. Their goal is to live in constant obedience and submission—to God, to church leaders, and to one another.MoreLess
What obstacles would a potential convert face?
For starters, they would need to learn Pennsylvania Dutch, which is the language of the Amish home and community. Beyond that, they would have to deal with the lack of technology (no computers, telephones, electricity, etc.), the need for frugality, and more than likely the hard work of farming. Essentially, they would have... to change their ways of doing almost everything from heating a home to educating children to cooking dinner.
These would all be incredibly difficult adjustments, especially for one who has grown up in a world of relative luxury and modern conveniences.
How does the Amish mentality differ from the modern American mind-set?
From a very young age, the Amish are taught that one must continually die to self, resist pride at all costs, and often place the greater good of others over personal desires. Their goal is to live in constant obedience and submission—to God, to church leaders, and to one another.MoreLess
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