Guest SRAII Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 popgun said: 1. Does each community have a primary leader? and if he dies do they elect another one? We had some who lived near here and one was killed felling a tree. They all moved to Indiana....leader??...no not really.....they have leaders in the church... 2. One worked at a cabinet shop here and would bring his cordless drill in to charge it up. At the end of the workday he would take it home and use it. Isn't that using electricity made by someone else?...yes....but they're not the one sinning.... 3. Several buildings around here were built by the Amish, and one thing they all have in common is that the window frames are one board butted against another. Is against their religion to cut a 45 degree angle?...no not at all.....just making things quicker for them i guess.... ....popgun next..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I had a guy tell me he hunts on Amish owned land, he said they can't tell you NO you can not hunt on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRAII Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 NiteRunner said: I had a guy tell me he hunts on Amish owned land, he said they can't tell you NO you can not hunt on it? they have every right to tell you to get off...they just won't take you to court over it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 In our local church, they may not post there ground. Therfore a friend of mine moved 15 mi. south to be under a different church and now he is allowed to post his ground and have a hunting cabin. In this area if a young man borrows money for the purchase of a home or buisness. The lender is not allowed to charge intrest on that loan. This would be one of the reasons properties are easier to attain by the Amish. We have 3 different churches in our area, and I've grown up with the amish. I will say they are great friends and caring people. In spite of all the bad things written and spoken about them, I'll take a county full of amish over a bunch of city people any day. I will also add that they pay most taxes we pay, but they don't have to pay overtime, workmans compensation. If someone is hurt on the job, the local buisness owners take care of that family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 What if any is the difference in Amish and Mennonites? I do know that some money comes in from farmer's markets where they sell grown goods, woodwork, quilts and other handmade items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 SRAII............. Not sure what your fascination is with the Amish or which order you have near you, but many of your answers to others' questions are plain flat wrong. At least they are wrong in regards to true "old order" Amish. Cell pones for the kids?? Generators to run indoor conveniences?? Trips to the liquor store?? Sitting on stacks of cash?? Most have phone booths?? All wrong in regards to "old order" Amish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Strut10 said: SRAII............. Not sure what your fascination is with the Amish or which order you have near you, but many of your answers to others' questions are plain flat wrong. At least they are wrong in regards to true "old order" Amish. Cell pones for the kids?? Generators to run indoor conveniences?? Trips to the liquor store?? Sitting on stacks of cash?? Most have phone booths?? All wrong in regards to "old order" Amish. the sect we have around here consider themselves "old order"....i know there are several types from new order to the old order. the older folks are trying to keep many of the old order ways but the younger generation is pushing for "newer" and better conveniances...it is true(and a couple guys on here could back me up) about the partying and cell phones...and also the money and phone "booths".....i know different areas are more "strict" on some of these rules....but all true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 BowJoe said: What if any is the difference in Amish and Mennonites? I do know that some money comes in from farmer's markets where they sell grown goods, woodwork, quilts and other handmade items. Amish are much more "plainer" people...Mennonites on the other hand drive cars, have TV's (not all), and dress a little more like "english" people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Believe it or not, we have an amish poaching problem near where I hunt. They use a battery operated spotlight and shoot deer from the road. The DNR has been notified and will NOT do anything about it. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Randy said: Believe it or not, we have an amish poaching problem near where I hunt. They use a battery operated spotlight and shoot deer from the road. The DNR has been notified and will NOT do anything about it. Why? i don't know Randy......they should...you need to push the issue...i don't like poachers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Whats the truth about the white bonnets and black bonnets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 SRA said: i don't know Randy......they should...you need to push the issue...i don't like poachers..It has been pushed, the Warden said "they won't waste anything". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 okiedog said: Whats the truth about the white bonnets and black bonnets?.....different "sects" wear different colors....just like the buggies in this area are all black...in PA there are some thats grey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Can amish go to prison? We had one quite a few years ago kill his brother. I'm not for sure but I heard they said "It was his time and thy will be done" I guess that was the end of it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Randy said: Can amish go to prison? We had one quite a few years ago kill his brother. I'm not for sure but I heard they said "It was his time and thy will be done" I guess that was the end of it?? of course....thats murder...is he still free?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 SRA said: .....different "sects" wear different colors....just like the buggies in this area are all black...in PA there are some thats grey... Well in this area, you see both white and black. I was told that the unwed wear the white and the wed wear the black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 okiedog said: Well in this area, you see both white and black. I was told that the unwed wear the white and the wed wear the black. that makes sense.....i do notice married amish ladies with the black bonnet more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 SRA said: of course....thats murder...is he still free??AS far as I know, he never even went to court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Randy said: AS far as I know, he never even went to court. wow....interesting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 As far as black bonnets vs. white, I know once I got married, I wore black all of the time. I'm sure it's the same for the Amish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 This is a VERY interesting thread. What is the defection rate for Amish people? I mean how many wake up one day and say" This is not for me?" Does that happen often? I know your Gramps left the clan, know of any others? And what is the punishment for such? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yoders_hideaway Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Randy said: It has been pushed, the Warden said "they won't waste anything". That would not be an answer i would accept! I gurantee amish or not around here you would get hammered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRAII Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Adjam5 said: This is a VERY interesting thread. What is the defection rate for Amish people?........actually, it doesn't happen very much....usually after they have their fling as young people they return... I mean how many wake up one day and say" This is not for me?" Does that happen often?....i'm sure it does some....get this....there is an ex cheerleader from our local town of Washington that became Amish....she just got married the other week....how often does THAT happen??? ....she had NO Amish roots whatsoever... I know your Gramps left the clan, know of any others?....oh, sure... And what is the punishment for such?....usually...they practice what they call "shunning"..... Thanks next....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Shunning is pretty harsh. You can't even acknowledge that person is alive anymore. ( Kind of childish if you ask me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRAII Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Andrea said: Shunning is pretty harsh. You can't even acknowledge that person is alive anymore. ( Kind of childish if you ask me) maybe....but it's part of the Amish heritage....(one i don't agree with at all....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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