Do Amish accept outsiders?
Amish welcome converts to varying degrees
Generally speaking, the Amish are a closed group. Â Marriage is only permitted between baptized members. Â Outsiders sometimes do join the Amish, however.
Amish groups vary as to how open they are to accepting outsiders. Â Generally, they tend to discourage the idea. Â One reason is that Amish realize how difficult it can be for someone not raised in the culture to join it. Â The sacrifices–giving up technology, dressing plain, adopting a non-individualistic outlook–are usually too great.
However, some non-Amish do successfully make the journey to becoming Amish. Â Some Amish communities, and churches, are notably more open to outside attempts to join.
New Order Amish, for example, tend to be a bit more evangelical in this sense. Â New Order Amish also often preach at least part of church services in English when non-PA Dutch speakers are present. Â Certain settlements have a reputation for being more accessible to outsiders as well.
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Believer servant and Witness seeking refuge
Hello I am a Christian Writer and my first book is due out sometime next year my family has been consumed by the enemy and I am seeking alternative living arrangements once I begin receiving royalties
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I intend to invest the blessings God bestows upon me but I suffer daily in an environment and household of disdain and contempt and it is sucking the life out of me hope this reaches someone who cares just a little about brother Christians of faith
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