The Amish are averse to any technology which they feel weakens the family structure. The conveniences that the rest of us take for granted such as electricity, television, automobiles, telephones and...

If they don't use electricity, how can the Amish sometimes have water heaters, stoves and refrigerators in their homes?

After 24 years Alma Hershberger considers the guest house at Schrock’s Heritage Village a second home.

Amish clothing styles encourage humility and separation from the world and are a practical expression of their faith. The Amish fashion styles are simple and meant to be functional.

The Amish value their Amish culture & community spirit. Part of that is rooted in the fact that the church districts are laid out geographically.

There is some division between various Amish groups, Largely centered around disputes about evangelism and cultural assimilation. Here is some information about the four main Amish Orders.