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The Amish are an Anabaptist Christian denomination and Swiss-German ethnic group found primarily in the United States and Ontario, Canada known for restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and telephones. The Amish separate themselves from outside society for religious reasons; they do not join the military, draw Social Security, or accept any form of assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. Most speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania German or Pennsylvania Dutch, which the Amish call Deitsch ("German"). The Amish are divided into dozens of separate fellowships. This article primarily discusses conservative Old Order Amish fellowships with restrictions on dress, behavior, and technology. There are many New Order Amish and Beachy Amish groups that use electricity and automobiles, but still consider themselves Amish.
Population and distribution
In 2000, Raber's Almanac estimated there were 198,000 Amish in the United States *. With an average of seven children per family, the Amish population is growing rapidly, and new settlements are constantly being formed to obtain sufficient farmland. In 2000, there were Old Order communities in 21 states; Ohio has the largest population (55,000), followed by Pennsylvania (47,000) and Indiana (37,000). The largest Amish settlements are in Holmes County, Ohio, LaGrange County, Indiana, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Some Beachy Amish have relocated to Central America, including a sizable community near San Ignacio, Belize. More on [ Amish ]
because of the movie "Gypsy 83", now I want to have an AMISH guy as my own!
LadyGaGaBeset (Roman Flores) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:22:23 -0000
because of the movie "Gypsy 83", now I want to have an AMISH guy as my own!
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Jan 9, 2010: The Amish Monkeys at Gemini Theater http://bit.ly/6hG27I
pittlivenews (Tom Jackson) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:57:24 -0000
Jan 9, 2010: The Amish Monkeys at Gemini Theater http://bit.ly/6hG27I
Mini Me enjoys Amish life, can drive a horse and carriage: Verne Troyer can drive a horse and carriage, saying he ... http://bit.ly/6B67xV
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Mini Me enjoys Amish life, can drive a horse and carriage: Verne Troyer can drive a horse and carriage, saying he ... http://bit.ly/6B67xV
@mijaaa_yessy what a coincidence..there are a lot of amish people near me. that means you should come here i guess! hehe
merissaface (Merissa Spradling) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:25:04 -0000
@mijaaa_yessy what a coincidence..there are a lot of amish people near me. that means you should come here i guess! hehe
AllRecipes: Easter: Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread | Submitted By: Laura Sandahl http://bit.ly/8cdSOE
TNTfood (TNT Food) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:22:09 -0000
AllRecipes: Easter: Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread | Submitted By: Laura Sandahl http://bit.ly/8cdSOE
Amish Buggies - Research and information on amish buggies, with photos; also includes other information on the Amish communities.
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Amish Heartland - A source for information about the Amish way of life and Ohio's Amish heartland.
Amish Science Fiction - List of references to Amish characters or groups in Science Fiction novels.
Meta Description: [ Annotated bibliography guide to mainstream science fiction and fantasy literature with Amish characters or references. ]
Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia: Amish - Information on Amish history and more recent developments within Amish communities.
Plain Prey - Discussion of the problem of medical fraud perpetrated against the Amish.
Project Amish - A teaching tool about the Amish people and their heritage, created for a class setting, with a guest book and message board.
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The Amish - Introduction by Lee J. Zook, Associate Professor of Social Work, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.
The Amish and the Plain People - FAQs about the Amish of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Aimed at tourists.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to this introduction to the Amish of Lancaster County, PA, their beliefs, lifestyle, and culture. ]
The Illinois Amish Interpretive Center - Museum dedicated to the Amish culture, tracing their history, and explaining their culture.
Meta Description: [ Illinois Amish Interpretive Center - The IAIC was created in 1994 to provide a series of permanent exhibits relating to the European history of the Anabaptist movement, relate the history of the Arthur Amish settlement from its 1865 beginnings, preserve historically significant artifacts from th... ]
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