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School

see Education

School Shooting

Shunning

Why do the Amish practice shunning?-Reasons for Amish practice of shunning; Scriptural support for social avoidance; how long shunning lasts; differences in strong and mild shunning; other groups that practice shunning; criticisms of shunning

Song and Singing

Do Amish enjoy music and singing?-The Amish experience with song and music, including church songs, songs in school, youth singings, musical instruments, and pop music

What songs do Amish sing in church?

Spirituality

see Religion

Sports

Do Amish play sports?-Amish views on sports, and descriptions of the various sports Amish play, including softball, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cornerball, and others; Amish as sports spectators

Steering Committee

What is the Amish Steering Committee?

Swartzentruber Amish

Who are the Swartzentruber Amish?-Discussion of origin, customs, beliefs, technology, occupations, approach to health care, and other topics related to the conservative Swartzentruber Amish; where Swartzentruber Amish live

Swiss Amish

Who are the Swiss Amish?-Origin, cultural practice, open buggies, cemeteries and other topics related to the Swiss Amish; where Swiss Amish communities are found

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