Amish

The Amish are a denomination of Anabaptists and noted for their restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and electricity. The Amish are a tight-knit cultural and ethnic group, descending from predominately Swiss German immigrants. Most Amish speak at home a distinctive High German dialect (Deitsch or "Pennsylvania Dutch)", although the so-called "Swiss Amish" speak an Alemannic dialect which they call "Swiss". Note that the Amish are just one group of the "Pennsylvania Dutch," who are generally of German descent; the word "Dutch" being an archaism. Finally, more "progressive" Beachy Amish, especially those who were born roughly after 1960 tend to speak predominately in English at home.

External links

Amish Culture and Tourism

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• Amish 101 - Amish Beliefs, History & Lifestyle
• Pennsylvania Dutch
• Amish links
• "Amish Series & Articles" - from Amish Country News

Amish, Government and the Law

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• The Gentle People - Legal Affairs article talking about sexual abuse and the way it is handled in the community

Amish Genetic Disorders

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• Genetic Disorders Hit Amish Hard - from 60 Minutes, CBS News

Amish and Technology

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• Look Who's Talking - Wired article about the Amish's selective and not technophobic use of technology

In Pennsylvania Dutch

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• Amish