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No. The Mennonites do not embrace the idea of outsiders coming into marriage within the churches community. Marriage is a very serious step for a Mennonite. marriage to an outsider is highly prohibited and would not be accepted by any Mennonite order that I know of. If you swayed a Mennonite to marriage would not yourself be considered Mennonite nor would your ex-mennonite spouse.
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Do Amish marry non-Amish?
Yes, it is their faith to only marry people that belong to the Amish church. - eletias - It be better to say "yes and no". Most of time they do marry in their faith, only looking for a mate in their own community, which has increased the progression of genetic problems. But there is small percentage of outside English, that do join the Amish, Amish adopt English outside children, and rumoured infertile men have outside men sleep with their wives to conceive, plus occasional infidelity.
Are there gay Amish men?
Yes, but in Amish communities, gay men are closeted by necessity.
Do Amish women married other cultures?
The Amish usuall y inter marry only.
Why do the Amish not use electricity?
The Amish have no problem with electricity, but they worry about what electricity can bring to their homes, such as radio, television, and other things that may connect them with the people they consider "outsiders." They want to be as little connected with "outsiders" as possible. However, some Amish bishops allow a few families to have electric lighting.
How do you turn Amish?
In order to turn Amish you will have to join an Amish church. Then you will have to give up all you worldly possessions such as radios, cars, ipods, and TVs. The process will be a long and tough one since some Amish are very cautious about outsiders.
Can Amish women date men outside of the Amish belief?
There is no cut and dry answer to this question, both genders are compelled not to seek mates outside their faith, especially outsider English people in fear they will leave their Amish society. You can only date as Amish person another baptized member, to be baptized is to make a verbal contract obligation to the community and Amish society to stay. But do Amish woman and men date outsiders, yes, mostly in secrete. If it is known that the Amish person is dating a outsider, everything will be factor in letting such Amish person continue, from the desire the outsider interested in joining, to the Amish persons parents, but the greatest determination factor will come down from highest elder in the community. If a Amish person regardless of their age, does something like date a outsider, against the denial the elder, they first will be shunned and if it continues excommunicated with nothing and no family ties.
Are Amish women treated differently than Amish men?
Unfortunately, yes. Amish women tend to do the same things women did in the ancient times. In other words, Amish women usually run the household, while the men take care of the farm.
Can Amish men speak to women?
Certainly
Do Amish people marry their relatives or is that just a rumor?
Nearly all amish can be traced back to a small group of immigrants. Given the nature of their closed community, they share many common ancestors. With very few outsiders joining the Amish community, they lack the diversity to marry anyone who is not in someway related to them. As a result they suffer from a disproportionate number of genetic disorders. Through education programs such as those of the CHC in pennsylvana, the CDC in Ohio and the CHC in Indiana most Amish are aware of the Genetic issues and the cause within their communities. As a result, many Amish do try to avoid marrying a close relative when possible. Marrying a third or fourth cousin is common, but in smaller communities there is often little choice.
How do Amish people date?
The men send a friend or cousin to ask the girl out. They do not do it themselves... ( breaking Amish )
What is the Amish term for marrying many women?
Amish do not have one, as they marry only one wife, and that marriage commitment excludes ever getting divorced.
Do amish men wear underwear?
It's against the Ordinance for the men to wear underwear.
