Amish
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| − | The '''Amish''' are a Christian denomination, mostly living in [[Pennsylvania]], who eschew the use of modern technology. | + | The '''Amish''' are a [[Christian]] denomination, mostly living in [[Pennsylvania]], who eschew the use of modern technology. |
They are notable for being a bit of a tourist attraction ("how can you live like that?!"), but also for their independence and lack of central orthodoxy. As such, the decision whether or not to attach "slow vehicle" reflective triangles to their horse-drawn buggies is up to individual parishes. | They are notable for being a bit of a tourist attraction ("how can you live like that?!"), but also for their independence and lack of central orthodoxy. As such, the decision whether or not to attach "slow vehicle" reflective triangles to their horse-drawn buggies is up to individual parishes. | ||
| − | Contrary to common belief, their reluctance to adopt modern technology is related not to an instinctual mistrust of technology, but to a desire to maintain a family- and God-centered life. Their children are [[Vaccine|vaccinated]] and many families now have a cellphone; a landline phone, on the other hand, is regarded as too much of an intrusion into the family home. | + | Contrary to common belief, their reluctance to adopt modern technology is related not to an instinctual mistrust of technology, but to a desire to maintain a family- and [[God]]-centered life. Their children are [[Vaccine|vaccinated]] and many families now have a cellphone; a landline phone, on the other hand, is regarded as too much of an intrusion into the family home. |
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Revision as of 00:14, 16 October 2009
The Amish are a Christian denomination, mostly living in Pennsylvania, who eschew the use of modern technology.
They are notable for being a bit of a tourist attraction ("how can you live like that?!"), but also for their independence and lack of central orthodoxy. As such, the decision whether or not to attach "slow vehicle" reflective triangles to their horse-drawn buggies is up to individual parishes.
Contrary to common belief, their reluctance to adopt modern technology is related not to an instinctual mistrust of technology, but to a desire to maintain a family- and God-centered life. Their children are vaccinated and many families now have a cellphone; a landline phone, on the other hand, is regarded as too much of an intrusion into the family home.
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