Deviant behavior
Amish religion and beliefs.
Jeniffer Ramirez
Deviant Behavior
Professor Kristine Empie
South University
June 9, 2014
There is several and different religions that most of us are not familiar with. When we investigate different types of religions and it helps us expand our knowledge and learn how many different religions and beliefs are out there? Amish (best known as Amish Mennonites) is a religion which most members stay isolated from today technology? Amish religion is a Christian religion that is mainly found in Pennsylvania and the Midwest, also just like is found in Ohio Indiana. Something very interesting about the Amish religion is that their dress code is very reserved and they beliefs are totally different from everyone else; and for this reason the Amish members stay isolated from any type pf contact with the technological world and their new ideas. Amish people always try to live close to one another, in that way they can support one another in case that they need the help. The Amish religion is mainly originated from Switzerland back in 1693. The Amish leader and creator is Jakob Amman. According to the article who are the Amish? “The Amish arose from a schism among Swiss Mennonites in 1693. Mennonite leader Jakob Amman (1656-1730) and his followers applied the Mennonite practice of shunning very strictly and condemned other Mennonites for not doing so. Amish communities sprang up in Switzerland, Alsace, Germany, Russia and Holland, but there are no Amish remaining in Europe today. Many emigrated to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries and those who stayed behind gradually assimilated with Mennonite groups.” The main fundamental beliefs of the Amish is to perform bible study and the importance of being family oriented. They are describe as very much peaceful people and how much they care and respect the will and the word of god. They also practice their
Jeniffer Ramirez
Deviant Behavior
Professor Kristine Empie
South University
June 9, 2014
There is several and different religions that most of us are not familiar with. When we investigate different types of religions and it helps us expand our knowledge and learn how many different religions and beliefs are out there? Amish (best known as Amish Mennonites) is a religion which most members stay isolated from today technology? Amish religion is a Christian religion that is mainly found in Pennsylvania and the Midwest, also just like is found in Ohio Indiana. Something very interesting about the Amish religion is that their dress code is very reserved and they beliefs are totally different from everyone else; and for this reason the Amish members stay isolated from any type pf contact with the technological world and their new ideas. Amish people always try to live close to one another, in that way they can support one another in case that they need the help. The Amish religion is mainly originated from Switzerland back in 1693. The Amish leader and creator is Jakob Amman. According to the article who are the Amish? “The Amish arose from a schism among Swiss Mennonites in 1693. Mennonite leader Jakob Amman (1656-1730) and his followers applied the Mennonite practice of shunning very strictly and condemned other Mennonites for not doing so. Amish communities sprang up in Switzerland, Alsace, Germany, Russia and Holland, but there are no Amish remaining in Europe today. Many emigrated to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries and those who stayed behind gradually assimilated with Mennonite groups.” The main fundamental beliefs of the Amish is to perform bible study and the importance of being family oriented. They are describe as very much peaceful people and how much they care and respect the will and the word of god. They also practice their