Knowledge of Diversity
What grade are the Amish allowed to stop going to school?
Often 8th grade
Can a non-Amish person be married into an Amish community?
Yes, a non-Amish person may be married into an Amish community only if they fully transition into an Amish lifestyle. This also requires being baptized.
Do Amish use phones and how do they view cell phones?
They have communal land line phones; they do not have personal cell phones or phones in the house. They view cell phones as unnecessary.
What do the Amish refer to non-Amish as?
English
What country did the American Amish branch off of?
Switzerland
When do Amish go to the hospital?
When their own home remedies do not work or for life-threatening circumstances.
What do the Amish use for transportation and how do they view motor vehicles?
The Amish tend to shun motor vehicles; however, they will ride in a vehicle as a passenger. Their preferred mode of transportation is horse and buggy.
What is the failure rate of new Amish businesses?
Less than 10%
What percent of Amish in Wisconsin are involved in agriculture?
58%
What are some things that an Amish will accept to have performed?
Massage therapy and reflexologists. They have massage therapy and reflexology more than the non-Amish.
How do the Amish view electricity?
The Amish try to avoid the use of electricity as much as possible because they believe it could lead to temptations detrimental to their community.
What other professions have the Amish taken on besides farming?
Carpenters, construction workers and business owners
What age do Amish typically get baptized?
17-20
Why would an Amish community refuse to transfer their loved one via a med flight?
Most communities view airplanes as modern technology and are not considered essential. However, some families will still choose a med flight transfer in a medical emergency even though it is normally prohibited.
What is the Amish’s opinion towards the use of modern grocery stores?
They try to avoid using modern conveniences, and only purchase staples such as flour and sugar from grocery stores.
Why don’t the Amish have health insurance?
Purchasing insurance shows a lack of faith in God who provides.
What is the language that the Amish learn first?
German and Pennsylvania Dutch first and learn English later on.
Why might it be an insult or offensive to compliment an Amish person?
Most Amish communities hold values that include being humble. Receiving compliments is not always well taken because they are supposed to live a humble life.
What are the Amish’s views on politics and the military?
The Amish avoid involvement in politics, and they do not serve in the military.
What are the two of the seven principles of the Amish belief system that were mentioned?
Pacifism and Separation