The Amish Way of Life Shannon Mason Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Jessie Cohen December 14‚ 2011 The Amish Way of Life The Amish culture is fascinating to me‚ because it exists in our own country‚ and our own communities‚ but yet it is not an integral part of our mainstream society. Although the Amish culture exists in our own backyards‚ The Amish have distinct gender roles‚ cultural beliefs and values‚ and their own way of handling sickness and healing. As in many cultures
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Abstract The focus of this research paper is to examine the religious beliefs of the Amish communities. From their humble beginnings of migration into the United States from Europe‚ to their present day living arrangements‚ they have been and will continue to be a prosperous community. By shunning modern conveniences and relying only on what nature has provided‚ society has referred to them as the “Plain People.” Being far from ordinary in their dress and way of life separates this community
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The Evolution of the Amish Culture The Amish culture dates back to the late 1600s when Jacob Amman led a group of Anabaptists throughout Europe. One thing the group first practiced was the law of shunning. Before‚ the law was utilized to help members realize what they have done wrong so he or she can return to the fellowship. However‚ Amman believed if an individual were to do wrong‚ he or she should be banned from the religion and its members forever. From there‚ the Amish culture was born. The
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Amish Religion Joady Wagaman ANT 101: Introduction to cultural Anthropology Professor Henderson Ashford University August 2‚ 2010 Amish Religion The Amish religion requires them to abide by the rules of their bible‚ just like many other religions follow the rules of their bibles as well. The Amish must also follow a consistent behavior with many rules and regulations. Their religion has come to amaze many nearby neighbors and communities. The strength that
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are expressed through a plethora of ways including culture. Culture acts as a catalyst for individuals as common beliefs‚ opinions‚ behaviours and values are shared. These contributing elements formulates society’s way of life. The Australian and Amish culture are differing cultures with diverse perspectives. Both these cultures contain rules and regulations on how one should conduct themselves within society‚ thus formulating their identity. These cultures effectively influence gender and identity
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The thriller film ‘Witness’‚ directed by Peter Weir in 1985‚ tells about cultural conflicts between the Amish of Western Pennsylvania and Modern American corruption and violence. Philadelphia Police officer‚ John Book was obligated to hide from the three brutally and corrupt police officers as they were looking for a little Amish boy‚ Samuel Lapp. The boy witnessed the brutal killings and identified the killer as the three police officers. The ‘Witness’ strongly displayed many images of people and
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The Amish has a deep belief in biblical passages‚ such as the rules of taking photographs‚ as there is a few records of their society ever existing. The Amish like to keep it simple‚ and to themselves. They do not want to live in the world with other people who does not devout themselves to God as they do. They are considered as “salt the earth” as they take care of each other‚ and farming the land of the God gave them. They work hard and do not do things the short ways. In some ways there is similarities
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live like that every day. Amish people have been living in America since the early 1700’s. The Amish societies have grown tremendously‚ and continue to live by their own rules in an ever changing world. With all of the technology available today‚ Amish leaders choose not to indulge‚ but rather to live a simple life. Although there are some minor differences in Amish bands‚ Amish do not falter from their traditions or beliefs and rituals. In about 1730 the first Amish settlers arrived and settled
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The Amish Culture Vanessa A. Dick ANT 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Instructor: Mark Bowles October 15‚ 2012 The Amish Culture The Amish are considered to be somewhat different compared to other societies in today’s world. The Amish culture is based on Christian beliefs and they follow the teachings of the Jesus Christ and the Bible in everything that they do. The Amish culture consists of many unique beliefs that make their ways unlike that of any other culture. Their lives
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A Little Taste Of Amish Abstract The Amish are a very conservative community and are strong in their beliefs. The way that the Amish choose to live their lives has landed them with a few stereotypes and most of them being true‚ but they all hold reason behind them and don’t seem to have an effect on the way they live. Going into the community and seeing their lives first hand gave me a realization and showed me the reasons behind the way Amish live their lives. The Amish are normal people just
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