What is your opinion on the Amish culture?
540432
I spent a week on an Amish farm when I was a kid.  Very different.  They were wonderful people.  They work hard, respect each other (and themselves), and are always willing to help someone in need.  You will never hear of an Amish person raping, robbing, bombing, stealing or whatever on the evening news.  They were, however, out in full force after the hurricanes helping to rebuild homes.  The world could use more people like these.
826098
Intercourse, PA, and it's an Amish community.
1098659
As a pastor's wife, I have been appalled by some things this family has done.  At first, I was really excited about there being a pastor's family on this show.  Then, when I saw the way they were playing, I immediately stopped rooting for them.
663874
I lived there for about 15 years.. there isn't a best place.. though The Amish sure do know a good time.
1041325
I enjoy reading information about secret societies.  If you want to learn more about another interesting group read about the Bilderberg group.\nAs far as my opinion for this society, I believe that they exist.  This country was formed by a group of men, most belonging to a secret society-free masons.  Seems like it is tradition maybe even American culture.
257488
My sister did this for her honeymoon and they had a great time. We also live in Ohio.\n\nHere are some links for you:\nhttp://www.gpubs.com/oac/\nhttp://columbusoh.about.com/od/amishcountry/\nhttp://www.ohioparks.net/amish_country_area.htm\n\nHave a great trip!
491854
An amish drive-by?\n\nThat's the oldest one in the book.
640174
They are commonly known as Friends, they usually speak Dutch or German.  They are also known as Quakers or a sect of the Quakers, Puritans, Amish, or Mennonites.  They all started as one organization and progressed at varying degrees and hence changed their names and what they accepted.  Very interesting sociological society to study.
1143598
I think they contributed to the world a great culture. I love their traditional music. It's awesome!\nAnd thanks coffee girl, you reminded me to go and make some coffee.
69273
No, it is not true. All citizens of the United States are obliged to pay taxes. However, the Amish do not collect Social Security, unemployment, or welfare benefits, and through an arrangement with the IRS do not pay Social Security Insurance. They still pay income, property, and sales tax.
621555
yup - for us it's the 'aargauer'. it the county next to one of the big cities in my country (switzerland) and they are looked at as peasants...\nbut i am not from there so i don't bother :o)\nwe take the s*** because they are wearing white socks...
310945
Hey, i am from Tx, but lived in Pennsy, and your right, PA. has some really sexxy wimmin, especially those Amish gals!
1127566
Yes I do!  I am Native American and for my cultural beliefs there are no books.  Mostly oral history and traditions, passed on from generation to generation.  My boyfriend is Catholic and knowing who said did, said, and what have you is too confusing.  It's all Greek to me and hard to understand.  I sometimes feel like I have to be a theologist major.  Some day I will take time to read it all.  As for know, I'll focuse on my beliefs.
1069704
If you ever visit England 'Mug'... Please let me know?\nI would be most interested in hearing your views (about the English) face to face!
704530
I believe that as a society, and speaking narrowly just upon the AMERICAN society, that it goes back to the roots of the country. It is that way with every place on earth, though. In our case...the roots of the society we live in were set by people following a Christian religion. This isn't right or wrong, this is just fact. The Native Americans had their forms of practice and religion practically shoved aside. All of our rules, our social limitations, laws, perceptions of society and proper etiquette; these were all established for the country by those before us.\n\nWe're lucky enough to live in a place where we have outside influences flowing in. We're constantly exposed to other cultures and ways of thinking. I think this may be why we are changing as a society on our views (I know, it seems to be so slow!).  People challenge pre-concieved notions. We see other ways of viewing the world and can either decide to allow our minds to expand and accept new things, or to remain on the paths of thinking that those before us followed.\n\nOn the other hand...majority of humans DO just follow in the steps of those before them. There's a large part of the human mind programmed to "fit in with the rest of the tribe", which is why for some people it's so damned hard to just be different and think differently.\n\nI was just thinking about all of this last night, actually....\n\n...there are still places in the world where they eat their dead, let the vultures pick the bones dry, then allow the mother to hold the bones for her grieving period of a few days before burial. \n\n...not to mention places they eat live bugs.\n\n...but then again...Americans have weird costums, too. ;)\n\nThanks for a thought-provoking question!
952769
In America, the Amish seem to be living according to the Philosophy of Love.  They have modest wants, they are generous with their things, and they are slow to anger.
897710
There is quite an elaborate and wonderful story that mormons relate about the native americans.  I don't know if they are right, but it sure is interesting and probably one of the kinder forms of christianity that I've seen.  You should read some of their stuff, it's not bad!\n\nbtw:  if they are right... I will be in the terrestial kingdom (third level heaven) with all my friends... picture bourbon street!\n\nNot a bad option!