The whole truth about Amish

There are about 120 thousand per worldwide. They live without electricity, radio, television, cars and the Internet. It was as if time stopped in the seventeenth century. Amish - because to them - they live mainly in the agricultural states of the USA, in the Canadian province of Ontario and in Central America. Isolated from the world form a self-sufficient community. When you build a house, help someone financially, all in solidarity involved to help. They use everyday language so . Pennsylvania Dutch, but also know English. Do not evangelize, do not lead religious activities on a large scale. They believe that all evil lies in the surrounding world, and hence comes the maxim by which they live, "let the world you had never satisfied." You will be Amish-you will be saved! Amish roots to be found in the sixteenth century, when Swiss Calvinists favor of this, the sacrament of baptism to adopt only those in adulthood. Thus was born Anabaptist (from Gr. Anabaptidzein - baptize again). Anabaptists soon appeared all over Switzerland, there is movement, he moved to Germany and the Netherlands. Anabaptists the example of Jesus Christ, forgive all the wrongs and persecutions which they met-mainly from the state. In 1693, Jakub Ammann objected to the existing rules to demand greater religious radicalism, both in matters of faith and secular life of believers. These demands in the short term gain great popularity and so is born-wing Swiss namely Amish Church. It calls for a rigorous treatment of apostates, and regulation of the baptized by the religious regulations in all areas of life-from family, to issues of dress, appearance on the long beards ending. Christian dogma of the Holy Trinity and belief in the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ remain unchanged. Moral rigor imposed by Ammann, after his death caused a number of factions. Formed a group of Old Order Amish objection to any interference in the tradition-must reject anything that brings progress. Other communities are less radical and use some of the inventions of the epoch. Amish take the literal interpretation of the Bible and preach pacifism. Live by the Ordnung-oral tradition regulating all aspects of life. Children learn by observing the adults. During the baptismal profession of faith in addition to the oath shall comply with the rules of the Ordnung. When the Amish is not fulfilling a promise made is first covered by a 6-week surveillance, and when it brings no result involves a rebel excommunication. With no one excluded from the community cannot maintain contact. At any time he does have the possibility of returning to the community, provided that the publicly confess their sins and re-submit the oath of conduct according to the rules of the Ordnung. Services held every Sunday-every week in another house. These include religious hymns from the sixteenth century. Twice during the year-spring and autumn-are celebrated the holy communion ceremony. Lasts over 8 hours, during which the singing takes place in addition to public confession and ritual foot washing each other in remembrance of washing feet of the Apostles by Christ on Holy Thursday. According to Amish man is destined by God or to salvation or to damnation. When someone is to be saved will go to the Amish community. Amish usually get up at 4 am to deal with work on the farm. Living from farming: cultivating potatoes, millet, barley, maize, wheat. Also famous for the manufacture of furniture according to the formula before 150 years, and elegantly decorated with bedspreads. Meetings of women known as "erratic" is a long tradition-from more than 200 years to meet overheads -initially only for their own needs, now and for sale. Simple geometric patterns and subdued colors are the characteristics of these quilts. Although the hallmark of Amish around the world are horse-drawn carriages always black or gray. Each community specializing in the manufacture of other parts needed to make carriages. Some deal with the spokes of the wheel, the other steel axles-with such division of labor is possible the rapid creation of horse-drawn carriages for travel. Dress like the people 200 years ago: men wear a black frock coats without buttons and black hats. Dress should be devoid of any adornment - including buttons. Instead, they use wooden hooks. Women wear long skirts, blouses and aprons covering the shoulders. Head overlapping the bonnet: white married women, black girls. Do not wear jewelry, and never cut their hair. Occupy a special position in the community and are surrounded with deep respect as mothers and wives. Amish families with many children-are usually the rule is to have seven children, although often meets with families, even the Ten offspring. Children from an early age to participate in the work role. But in addition to classes on the farm taught in schools run by the community. Education lasts for 14 years, and attendance at college is incompatible with the rules of the Ordnung. In most states, where the Amish live there compulsory education to 16 or 18 years. Although the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972 granted them the right to decide about their children's education. Instead of getting married-watch or porcelain 16 - year-old Amish begin searching for a future wife. Until the age of 20 mostly young people are already married. During man is giving a woman a watch, or porcelain. But all this remains a mystery until July. Then the deacon during the ceremony gives the names of the intending spouses. Then there are the fathers of their community and invite to the wedding. Young people do not participate in this ritual, spend the time just the two of the dinner. After returning families is a solemn presentation of her fiance. Time to fill the young married numerous duties: in addition to those on the land, fiance call spreads, and the girl helps prepare dishes wedding. Wedding day begins like any other at 4 am. First, farm work, then the final preparations and breakfast with relatives. The wedding involved from 300 to 400 guests. The bride is usually dressed in a blue dress-simple, no lace, frills, and other embellishments. Later, words will dress her Sunday dress, to finally become a garment burial. The future husband is dressed in a black suit and bow tie. Of course, a suit cannot have buttons. Religious ceremony itself lasts from 3 to 4 hours. There are no flowers, photos, rings, or kisses. It is merely a wedding party. Are brought to the tables of baked chicken, roasted celeriac, apple sauces, jellies, fruit salads. Women always sit on the left side of their husbands. Amiszy community attracts many tourists each year. Rare photograph is considering posing for photos to be contrary to the Bible and the equivalent own pride. But there are places where tourists can visit the enclaves in which they live. In Indiana, where the community has lived for 150 years can be seen from the typical day near the Amish, try baked bread, according to a traditional recipe and buy the original quilt on the sofa.

 

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