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Prepared by: Henry Paik, Huy Nguyen, Mathew Mellert, Scott Parker, and Thomas Washburn

Prepared by: Henry Paik, Huy Nguyen, Mathew Mellert, Scott Parker, and Thomas Washburn. Agenda. History Demographics Members and Community Religious and Spiritual Beliefs Social beliefs and cultural patterns - Current Concerns, Issues and Challenges. History.

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Prepared by: Henry Paik, Huy Nguyen, Mathew Mellert, Scott Parker, and Thomas Washburn

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  1. Prepared by: Henry Paik, Huy Nguyen, Mathew Mellert, Scott Parker, and Thomas Washburn

  2. Agenda History Demographics Members and Community Religious and Spiritual Beliefs Social beliefs and cultural patterns - Current Concerns, Issues and Challenges

  3. History • Founded by Jakop Ammann in 1693 • Started in Switzerland and Germany • In early 1800’s started coming to America • Settled in Berks County Pennsylvania

  4. History Continued • Advancements in technology in 1860’s • 1940’s population of 13,000 • 1990’s population of 128,145 • 2013 population of 281,675 • Spreads to 27 states and Ontario Canada

  5. Amish Demographics

  6. Members of Amish Community Men: Married men and single men Women: Universal throughout the community Children: Reciprocated or very similar

  7. Religious or Spirituals Belief - Bible Study - Living free of sins - Greatly value humility, family, and their community - Singing

  8. Epistemological and Ontological Beliefs • Protestant denomination • Similar to Christianity • God • The Bible • Humility is the main determinant to most questions

  9. Epistemological and Ontological Beliefs Cont. • Nearly all actions and practices are defended by Bible scripture • Epistemological view: Religious Faith

  10. Ethical Teachings Hochmut • Pride • Arrogance • Haughtiness Demut humility • Calmness • Composure

  11. Amish Core Values Large Families Simplicity The Amish do speak English, but choose to speak a German dialect or Pennsylvania Dutch amongst themselves.

  12. Social beliefs • Amish population • Ordnung • Community • Political beliefs • Rumspringa • Shunning

  13. Cultural patterns • Language • Education • Appearance • Modern conveniences • Government programs • Marriage • Funerals

  14. Other Rituals, Ceremonies, Practices Funerals – simple Baptisms (17-20 years old) Beards signify married men No instruments during service Do not try to convert

  15. Current Concerns, Issues, and Challenges - Modern Appliances and Technology - Cars and Tractor - Education

  16. Current Concerns, Issues, and Challenges • Outside Culture • Marriage - Amish Mafia

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