What is it in the Amish religion that prevents them from owning modern conveniences? They can borrow to use them, but they just can own them.
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(http://www.800padutch.com/atafaq.shtml) Amish is not a religion. The Amish people are part of the religion of Christianity. The thing preventing the Amish from owning modern conveniences is personal choice. They opt to not use certain things because the see them as unnecessary or ostentatious. Follow the link above for more information.
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the Amish is a religion and they hold that technogoly in some way is from the devil and forbid it
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I don't know how I'd react if an Amish guy came to my door and asked to use my hand-held GPS.
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having done a bit of research, i found out that they believe using modern technology makes them part of the world that the bible says they should not be a part of. while it is true the bible says that a christian cannot be part of the world, the bible is referring to not being part of its immoral practices. it was not referring to not using the technology of the time. i actually visited an amish community and the guide told the group i was with that in the amish community there is and is prevalent the practice of incest.
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How about getting stuff at the rent-to-own store!!
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They don't reject all technology or convenience. They look at it and ask the question "will this enhance or disrupt community." They are all about community.
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