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I love the Amish. I wish Islamic Fundamentalists (or any overly zealous religious people) were more "Amish" in their approach to the world.
I've never heard of an Amish person resorting to violence in order to push their views.
Very praiseworthy.
Dangit! I just derailed the thread....sorry.
Ummm..... This one could be waving, but it could also be a mentally challenged person hitting their head over and over.
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quote: I've never heard of an Amish person resorting to violence in order to push their views.
And you never will hear of it -- they are pacifists.
I love the smilies of this board -- although sometimes I wish there were even more choices...
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edit: Okay, I mispoke when I used the word pacifist (although I went to school with many Amish, and they used that term)
quote:Nonresistance: Amish reject involvement with the military or warfare. They believe that Amish must never resort to violence or to take up arms in war. However, they do not generally view themselves as pacifists, because this would involve them in political action to promote peace. Their rejection of violence does not extend to the disciplining of their children.