Know Your Amish: Amazing Facts About The Amish People

Published on January 16, 2018
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Is there any minority religious group out there more well known than the Amish? Most people know of the basics surrounding the Amish culture. However, there is so much more to learn about the people and their culture. Let’s take a look at some very fascinating facts about the Amish!

Baptism Rules

No, baptism doesn’t rule but it does guide the Amish concept of marriage. People don’t get baptized until they are 18 years old and until then they are not allowed to get married.

Baptism Rules

Baptism Rules

Sleeping Together

This next one will definitely surprise you. Young Amish couples are encouraged to share a bed before they’re married, but with a special bed. The idea is that they should talk in order to get to know each-other, but nothing else of course.

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Sleeping Together

Sleeping Together