{"id":2168,"date":"2015-06-04T14:13:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T18:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:36:23","slug":"everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-beliefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-beliefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Want to Know About Amish Beliefs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Amish live quietly, but their beliefs speak volumes. They are centered on faith, family, and humility. Amish values shape every aspect of their daily lives, from the use of technology to gun ownership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll take a look at key aspects of Amish beliefs, including their views on Jesus, nonresistance, worship practices, and the Ordnung\u2014the rules guiding their communities. Once again, we\u2019re proud to welcome Erik Wesner, founder of Amish America, back to share his firsthand insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*This post was updated on 05\/30\/2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#amish-beliefs-about-adult-baptism\">\u00a0Amish Beliefs About Adult Baptism<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748617230334\">What are Amish Views on Adult Baptism?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748617293495\">What Age are the Amish Baptized? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748617384927\">Do Most Amish Youth Get Baptized? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748617709705\">Why is Adult Baptism Important to the Amish?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748618421195\">What do the Amish Believe About Nonresistance?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748618681362\">Why don\u2019t the Amish Sue People or go to Court?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-do-the-amish-separate-themselves-from-the-world\">Why do the Amish Separate Themselves from the World?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748620922145\">Do the Amish Interact with Non-Amish People?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#amish-shunning\">Amish Shunning<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748621155200\">Why Do the Amish Shun People?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748621346058\">What is Shunning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748621526974\">Why do Amish People Get Shunned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748621610885\">Is Shunning Permanent? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748621755422\">Is Shunning Bullying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-amish-beliefs-limit-technology-use\">How Amish Beliefs Limit Technology Use<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748622754250\">Do the Amish use Cell Phones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748622936804\">Can the Amish use the Internet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#learn-more-about-the-amish\">Learn More About the Amish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>While Amish society is more diverse than you might think, with some Amish being more progressive and others more conservative, there are several core beliefs that all Amish share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five key beliefs of the Amish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amish-beliefs-about-adult-baptism\">&nbsp;Amish Beliefs About Adult Baptism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What are Amish Views on Adult Baptism?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish believe that the decision to be baptized into the church should be made by adult individuals.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What Age are the Amish Baptized? <\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Typically, the Amish are baptized between 18 and 22, though baptism may occur earlier or later.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do Most Amish Youth Get Baptized? <\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Baptism is ostensibly a free choice, and you might be surprised to learn that the majority of Amish youth choose to be baptized in the faith of their parents (depending on the community, this ranges anywhere from two-thirds to over 90% of all youth).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why is Adult Baptism Important to the Amish?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> The following FAQ was added to provide historical context and address a common question in search trends.<\/em><br \/><br \/><em>Adult baptism is a core belief in the Amish faith and identity. It represents a deliberate, adult decision to commit to God and the church. This practice traces back to the 16th-century Anabaptist movement, which rejected infant baptism in favor of voluntary baptism by believers. This idea remains central to the Amish way of life today. <\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Desire to practice adult baptism played a critical role in the genesis of the Anabaptist* movement, in contrast to the infant baptism practiced at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Anabaptism is the name given the larger 16th-century movement from which the Amish emerged, and which related churches including Mennonites and Hutterites can also trace their spiritual heritage. The word was originally a derogatory term meaning \u201crebaptizer\u201d but does not carry a negative connotation today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h2 class=\"rank-math-question\">What do the Amish Believe About Nonresistance?<\/h2><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">This fundamental belief is rooted in The Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus admonishes his followers to \u201cresist not evil, but whoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also\u201d (Matthew 5:39).<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that for the Amish, nonresistance takes on greater meaning than just an anti-war stance of pacifism. Nonresistance means opposing military action, but it also extends into other areas of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Amish are against doing violence against others, even in self-defense. In this area, Amish take inspiration from the many examples of Anabaptist martyrs before them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the Amish oppose wielding other, more abstract forms of force, including legal power (thus they refrain from filing lawsuits) or the power of the state (as a result the Amish do not hold political office, or serve as law enforcement).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why don\u2019t the Amish Sue People or go to Court?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> This FAQ was added to clarify a frequent question about Amish views on legal power and conflict resolution.<br \/><br \/>The Amish avoid going to court or filing lawsuits because they believe using legal force goes against their values of humility, forgiveness, and nonresistance. Instead, disputes are typically handled within the community or through the church. The Amish prefer a peaceful resolution over legal confrontation.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-the-amish-separate-themselves-from-the-world\">Why do the Amish Separate Themselves from the World?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amish have been described as \u201ca people apart\u201d. To the casual observer, many things about their lifestyle do seem sharply removed from the flow of modern society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One oft-cited passage regarding the Amish belief in separation from the world is found in 2 Corinthians 6:14 &#8211; \u201cBe ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The principle inspired by these words manifests itself in a variety of ways. One example is found in Amish refusal to participate in commercial insurance programs. Rather, church members support one another in times of need, while some communities have more formal private insurance programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another obvious marker of separation is the wearing of plain dress. Amish also generally live in rural areas away from cities and population centers, and at least until recent generations, they have traditionally favored occupations which minimized worldly contact (farming).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet though the Amish profess a belief in separation from the world, in practice Amish have many ties and interactions with the rest of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many have non-Amish friends, do business with non-Amish people, and may travel to cities for business or sometimes recreational purposes (for example, to visit a museum or historic site). The way the separation principle is expressed can vary across Amish groups, with the more conservative Amish churches generally remaining more physically and\/or symbolically separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do the Amish Interact with Non-Amish People?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> This FAQ was added to clarify how the Amish apply their belief in separation from the world.<br \/><br \/>Yes, the Amish regularly interact with non-Amish people. While they avoid certain modern technologies and institutions, they often work with, do business (like with DutchCrafters), and form friendships with outsiders. Separation is about values, not total isolation.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amish-shunning\">Amish Shunning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why Do the Amish Shun People?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish feel social shunning is a Biblically mandated practice that they are obligated to uphold for the spiritual good of their fellow brethren. They base this practice on multiple passages, including 1 Timothy 5, Matthew 18, and 2 Thessalonians 3:14. Notably, shunning was one of the key points of contention that led the founder of the Amish, Jakob Ammann, to instigate a schism within the Swiss Brethren in 1693.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is Shunning?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Shunning can be described as altered social behavior towards an excommunicated church member. In practice, this can mean a few things: not doing business with an excommunicated person, not eating together in certain situations, and not accepting material aid from an excommunicated individual (though assistance will be given from church members to the excommunicated person).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why do Amish People Get Shunned?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Shunning only occurs when a member is excommunicated for breaking church rules (known as the Ordnung) or committing serious sin, and refusing to change one&#8217;s behavior. It only applies to church members, not the unbaptized or non-Amish people.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite what you may have heard, this is not a step taken lightly. Amish lay members and ministry attempt to convince an errant brother to mend his ways and return to the fold before taking the serious step of holding a church vote on excommunication. One Amishman says that such steps are taken with \u201cgreat reluctance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Shunning Permanent? <\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">It&#8217;s important to note that shunning is not permanent so long as the individual ceases the offending behavior and confesses transgressions to the church. The occasions when excommunicated do return have been described by the Amishman as bringing \u201ca feeling of restoration.\u201d<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Shunning Bullying?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Though it can be imperfectly practiced, social shunning is meant to be done in a spirit of love and concern. It is intended to convince the individual to correct errant ways, confess, and return to good standing in the church (which can occur in theory at any time after excommunication, even decades later, as has happened with some individuals). Social shunning is also a tangible reminder that the baptismal commitment is taken seriously.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-amish-beliefs-limit-technology-use\">How Amish Beliefs Limit Technology Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amish are well-known for their refusal to use, or desire to limit use of, certain technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Amish do not feel technology is inherently evil. Rather, they wish to avoid what they see as the negative effects of technology \u2013 a potential weakening of family and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take one example, Amish forbid car ownership and operation, because they feel that cars would encourage travel beyond the community and away from home, increase the pace of life, and lead to less reliance on the church and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electricity is also limited: public power is not used in the home, though a wide variety of batteries are used in most churches, as well as solar power in some congregations. Why are batteries okay, but not the public utility? Public power can power any type of device, while batteries have more limited use. Additionally, there is a symbolic element to being \u201cwired\u201d to the outside world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these and other restrictions, Amish recognize a limited need for certain technologies. This is why, despite the ban on car ownership, they permit members to ride in cars driven by outsiders, with many Amish hiring non-Amish to drive so-called \u201cAmish taxis\u201d, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also explains why the Amish have come to accept a variety of different arrangements concerning the telephone. Some Amish may have a phone in a business building. Others will share a community phone with other families, located in a small building usually near the roadside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do the Amish use Cell Phones?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">In some communities, cell phones are even used (though that device has been controversial). However, the vast majority of Amish do not install the phone in the home, as they see it as a disruption to family life and, like the electric line, a symbolic connection to the world.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can the Amish use the Internet?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> This FAQ was added to clarify how the Amish apply their belief in separation from the world.<\/em><br \/><br \/><em>Most Amish avoid internet access in their homes, but some use it for business. The goal is to limit exposure to outside influence.<\/em> <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Though their beliefs on technology may sometimes lead to puzzling arrangements, Amish people are notably thoughtful about how they use technology, probably more so than most of us. Rather than embrace every new innovation, they consider potential consequences before something is accepted, generally trying to err on the side of the good of the church and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren&#8217;t the only distinct Amish beliefs. Additional Amish beliefs and religious practices stem from their faith background and core values, and include not working or doing business on Sundays, twice-yearly communion, the practice of footwashing, and home worship services (rather than in churches or meetinghouses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-more-about-the-amish\">Learn More About the Amish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-beliefs\/\">Amish Clothes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/6-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-amish-and-money\/\">6 Things You Might Not Know About the Amish and Money<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-families\/\">Amish Families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-types-of-amish\/\">The Types of Amish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-transportation\/\">Amish Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Church<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-pinecraft\/\">Amish in Pinecraft<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-misconceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Misconceptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pennsylvania Dutch &#8211; the Amish Language<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/what-the-amish-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What the Amish Read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-amish-and-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Amish and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-wedding-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Wedding Traditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/guest-post-where-the-amish-people-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Places You Didn\u2019t Expect to See Amish People<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/10-ways-amish-people-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Ways Amish People Travel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-games-and-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Games and Entertainment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak? 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Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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