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Amish

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Religion

The Resume

    (1525- )
    Formed as Anabaptists in Switzerland
    A Christian religious group who live in settlements in 22 states in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada
    They stress humility, family and community, and separation from the outside world
    Oppose infant baptism, and baptize at around 18
    Many Amish were killed for practicing adult baptism during the 16th century
    William Penn invited the Amish to practice their religion in religious tolerant America
    Despite Europe riding itself of all Amish since the 1700's, their primary language is still German

Why Amish might be annoying:

    Stressing humility is not necessary when junior high takes care of that just fine.
    They ride everywhere by horse drawn cart in the attempt to make a point, then they go to Wal-Mart (Hello?! Can you say hypocritical?)
    They shun electricity and therefore will never know the wonderful convenience of the microwave or the sinful fun of the Sony PlayStation.
    When they get angry at a member of their group, they 'shun' them by turning their backs on that person and pretend they don’t exist (kind of like when a five year old sticks his fingers in his ears).
    Traditional Amish weddings start at 4 A.M. in the morning, and that is only after all the cows have been milked.
    They purposely only go to school through the 8th grade (Supreme Court-Wisconsin v. Yoder - 1972).
    They have strict roles for men (workers) and women (homemakers).

Why Amish might not be annoying:

    They make their own dairy products and matching outfits.
    The Amish women make nifty quilts.
    They are communal, and will help each other in time of need.
    They maintain customs and traditions for centuries.
    They have virtually 100% employment.
    They will never read this.

Credit: Pele (Melissa B.)


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 74 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 26 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 105 Votes: 63.81% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 116 Votes: 39.66% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 45 Votes: 42.22% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 122 Votes: 45.90% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 207 Votes: 46.38% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 354 Votes: 58.76% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 591 Votes: 58.88% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 842 Votes: 54.39% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 2229 Votes: 61.51% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 263 Votes: 48.67% Annoying