Posted on 03/14/2007 5:08:50 PM PDT by Dan Evans
The way I understand it, the objection to electricity is based on an aversion to corrupting and time-wasting appliances like television (and more recently video games and computers). But if the power plug is on someone else's property, they aren't going to be tempted.
Yes to some extent although some churches allow generators, at least for their shops. As far as transportation goes, you're right. That's why they allow scooters and not bicycles.
You're taking this WAY too seriously. Besides, my horse quit drinking a long time ago (but I think he still smokes a little weed with the dog).
Sorry, but I don't find any humor in the situation.
Some of their power equipment is pneumatically powered with diesel driven compressors. I also read about a hydraulically powered shop.
Another funny thing is that they allow telephones as long as it is in a booth outside where they can't hear it ring. I even heard about one shop that was allowed the use of a computer -- as long as they kept it in a booth outside.
Some of their power equipment is pneumatically powered with diesel driven compressors. I also read about a hydraulically powered shop.
You're right. The more conservative groups still use line shafts to power their machines and forbid the use of air nailers. The nice thing about hydraulic power is that it gives every machine variable speed without a loss of power, but they spend a lot extra to convert their equipment initially.
The rules vary a great deal from church to church and change over time.
I heard a funny story about a Lancaster PA farmer. He was in his barn talking to one of the ministers of his church. Suddenly a cell phone rings. He says to the minister, "I guess you caught me" as he reaches into his pocket to answer. The only thing is that it wasn't his phone ringing it was the minister's.
You wouldn't be meaning St Rt 521 and Old State Road (Delaware County), would you? I drive that way home from Columbus sometimes.
"Botschaft"
German for "Embassy"
Thanks.
the killers are pretty cool.
wicked cool!
That's funny. When you hear stories like this about Amish going around the rules you wonder: "Why don't they just get rid of their silly rules if they don't want to obey them?". But I suppose it's just like guys who use radar detectors in their cars. They are like us in a lot of ways.
It used to be that they could easily tell if someone was cheating. Power lines, telephone lines or TV antennas were a dead giveaway. But now with lithium batteries, DVDs and buried cable it's harder to tell.
That's funny. When you hear stories like this about Amish going around the rules you wonder: "Why don't they just get rid of their silly rules if they don't want to obey them?".
Like anyother group, some want to appear that they are going along with the group so they can keep the benefits. Others are true believers that do so out of conscience. This brings us back to the wild Amish girl getting drunk, she's culturally Amish not religiously.
Nope. That would be 528 & Old State near Middlefield, OH.
Yes, I was around during the water tower construction time period. I do not recall the incident you described though.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.