After watching the documentary "The Devil's Playground", I would assume you have a great deal of questions on the Amish culture. Your job is to research and find ONE MYTH and ONE TRUTH about the Amish culture. You may find this information on any reliable website- please site your sources.
You will post your myth and truth under the comments section of this blog. If you need help with this look at the second post...Also, this is due on Friday, October 8th at Midnight!
Do NOT FORGET to include your first name, last initial and class period!
(Nelly N. period 4)
Truth- The Amish cannot serve in the armed forces because they are pacifists.
ReplyDeleteMyth-The Amish do not believe in modern medicine techniques.
Emma G. period 2
Myth: Amish men marry their sisters.
ReplyDeleteTruth: With few outsiders joining the community, the Amish are closely related. Although the closest related is second cousins.
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Sarah L. Period 2
Myth: The idea that parents encourage the youth to sample the world with the hope that this inoculates them against the world
ReplyDeleteTruth:Amish parents like any other parents are very concerned about their children’s behavior and do everything they can to help the young make good choices. The youth are not encouraged to sow their wild oats. When a young person decides to be rowdy and engage in deviant behavior they are making a choice of their own.
http://amishamerica.com/rumspringa-myths-and-reality/
Myths:Amish do not consider technology “evil”.
Truth:Rather, they harbor concern over what unrestrained acceptance of all technology may lead to.
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Jenna L p.1
Myth: Amish men marry their sisters.
ReplyDeleteTruth: first cousin marriages generally do not occur.
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Kristyn G. p.2
One myth is that not all Amish think technology is evil according to (http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/). They use batteries, and even cell phones in some cases.
ReplyDeleteA fact would be the Amish do not join the army or allow any form assistance to the government. (http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com)
Luke S. period 1
Steve R. P.5.
ReplyDeleteSome people think that the Amish can only speak Pennsylvania Dutch. That is a myth because the truth is as children they hear both English and Dutch so they know both.
http://jg-tc.com/news/article_af8d6434-fb9b-58d8-a9dd-6ba9d9b5859a.html
Myth – Amish men marry their sisters
ReplyDeletehttp://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Truth – Amish women wear shades of blue or lavender, not white for their wedding.
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/131341_fun-amish-marriage-facts
Lauren H. Period 1
Myth-An Amishman with a daughter of marrying age will paint his front gate blue
ReplyDeletehttp://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Fact-They believe that a person should make their own decision to become baptized and join the church as adults, rather than through infant baptism as is practiced in some religions.
http://amishlessons.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976952967
The Amish don't shower. -myth
ReplyDeleteIt is a known fact in Amish country that Amish do not often shower, in fact they share bath water with one another. - Truth
http://hubpages.com/hub/Do-amish-have-showers-in-their-house
Erin O. P. 5
Myth: The Amish churn their own butter.
ReplyDelete(They own and run dairy farms but do not churn butter.)
Truth: The Amish are exempt from Social Security, but still have to pay property, sales, local, etc. taxes.
amishamerica.com
Annie G. period 1
Resource for Tour Groups & Churches
ReplyDeleteMyths and Mysteries of the Amish/Mennonite World
http://www.mennohof.org/pdf/myths.mysteries.pdf
3. The Amish tend to be more successful in business than their counterparts in the modern world. TRUE – Only about 5% of Amish businesses fail while the failure in businesses at large is closer to 50%.
10. The Amish men begin to grow a beard after they are baptized. FALSE – The beard comes at the time of marriage, however some groups do grow a beard after baptism.
Danielle N. 1st period
http://www.mennohof.org/pdf/myths.mysteries.pdf
ReplyDeleteResource for Tour Groups & Churches
Myths and Mysteries of the Amish/Mennonite World
3. The Amish tend to be more successful in business than their counterparts in the modern world. True – Only about 5% of Amish businesses fail while the failure in businesses at large is closer to 50%.
10. The Amish men begin to grow a beard after they are baptized. False – The beard comes at the time of marriage, however some groups do grow a beard after baptism.
Danielle N. first period
Ali S. Period 5
ReplyDeleteFact: Amish people attach a lot of importance to family. This is one of the reasons that men do not go out to work.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/amish-people-facts.html
Myth:the religeous organization is exempt from filing and paying tax on their income. -
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/563075/myths_of_the_amish_taxpayer_.html
Lauren B.
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
Myth: The Amish don't pay taxes
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Truth: The Amish still celebrate Christmas
http://www.amish.net/faq.asp
Thomas w. period 2
ReplyDeleteMyth: some people think that Amish people cant speak english and all they know is Pennsylvania Dutch. http://jg-tc.com/news/article_af8d6434-fb9b-58d8-a9dd-6ba9d9b5859a.html
Truth:The Amish do not draw social security, join the Army, or allow any form of assistance from the government.http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
TRUTH: The home of an Amish family averages seven children and almost 25% have ten or more children.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
MYTH:•Amish don’t pay taxes
•Amish food is all organic
•Amish think technology is evil
•Amish men marry their sisters
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Melly W. Period 1
Myth: The Amish do not pay taxes.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mennohof.org/pdf/myths.mysteries.pdf
Truth:A home of an Amish family averages seven children and almost 25% have ten or more children.
http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
Morgan W.
Period 1
Myth: It's a myth that the Amish Culture does not pay tax on their income.
ReplyDeleteTruth: They must and do obey the same tax laws as any other American must do.
source-http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/563075/myths_of_the_amish_taxpayer_.html
Trisha C. period 5
Shayna P. period 2
ReplyDeleteOne myth about the Amish is that they think technology is evil. When in fact they just take stipulation about which types of technology could have negative affects on their family life. They use things such as solar panels in their homes. http://amishamerica.com/do-amish-use-technology/
One truth about the Amish is that they make their own clothing. The women of the house sew the clothes for all of her family. http://www.amish.net/faq.asp
Myth: Amish are not required to pay taxes.
ReplyDeleteTruth: They pay their taxes and ask for nothing in return
"Myths About The Amish Taxpayer"
Stephanie D. Period 5th
(Jordan H. Period 2)
ReplyDeleteMyth: Amish children tend to live a very sheltered life.
Fact: Amish children live a sheltered life only until they are 16, then they have the choice to leave their culture and become english or stay loyal to the Amish church.
Danny Spoeth 1st period
ReplyDeleteOne myth about the amish is that they do not pay taxes(Amish America, par. 2).
One Truth about the amish is that they do use some technology (Amish America, par. 5).
Cole C. period 1
ReplyDeleteOne myth about the Amish is that they speak in an Old English form. But the truth is that they speak Pennsylvania Dutch, but speak English to non-Amish.
website: http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
MYTH AMISH PEOPLE DONT PAY TAXES
ReplyDeleteTHE TRUTH ACUTALLY THEY DO PAY
PAUL P. PERIOD 2
"What Are Common Myths about the Amish?" Amish America. Web. 08 Oct. 2010. .
Myth: If an Amishman has a daughter ready for marriage he paints his gate blue.
ReplyDeleteTruth: No Amishman paints their gate even if their daughter can marry.
http://www.amishnews.com/amisharticles/bluegatemyth.htm
Julia K. period 5
Truth: Amish people speak a pennsylvanian Dutch language that is a german dialect.
ReplyDeleteMyth: Not all Amish people have black buggies. They do have them in different colors and a lot of what color it is has to do with status in a community.
Source: www.800padutch.com/amish.shtml
-Mike O. Period 2
Myth: Amish don't pay taxes
ReplyDeleteTruth: Amish are exempt from social security
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Alex B. period 2
(Cali F. period 5)
ReplyDeleteMYTH: Amish believe all technology is evil.
TRUTH: Amish frown upon a lot of technology but in fact most Amish girls have cell phones and they do use some technology.
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
One myth about the Amish culture is, Amish men marry their sisters. This was found on amishamerica.com
ReplyDeleteOne truth about the Amish culture is that the Amish life should be a witness to Christ. Found in "The Devil's playground".
Patricia F. period. 5th
Myth- When an Amish man has a daughter who is ready to get married, he will paint the farm gate blue. (amishnews.com)
ReplyDeleteTruth- Amish men grow beards once they get married instead of wearing a ring. (Devils Playground)
Hannah H. Period 2
Myth: Amish think that technology is evil
ReplyDeleteTruth: Amish do not care for how technology controls our lives, but they do often use batteries, solar panels, and sometimes cell phones!
Source:http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Danielle D. period 2
Myth - Amish people do not pay taxes.
ReplyDeleteTruth - Amish people do pay taxes except for social security because they take care of their sick and have no need for the governments assistance.
source:http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Andrew Gallogly. period 2
Fact:The Amish do not draw social security, join the Army, or allow any form of assistance from the government.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
False: The Amish are completely isolated and do not deal or do drugs.
http://www.amishnews.com/publishersmessages/amishanddrugs.htm
(Keith S. Period 2)
Myth: "The Amish abhor technology" - they actually use many forms of technology like the cellphone (http://www.mennohof.org/pdf/myths.mysteries.pdf)
ReplyDeleteFact: "Amish do not join the army"
(http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html)
Heidi H. per.2
Myth: Amish don’t pay taxes. http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
ReplyDeleteTruth:Typically an Amish man will grow a beard after he gets married or after he is baptized in some communities. http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
Holly C. Period 1
Mike B.period 1
ReplyDeleteMyth:
One of the most famous (and incorrect) myths about the Amish is that of the "Blue Gate." The story goes that when an Amishman has a daughter eligible for marriage, he paints the gate blue. But drive through the countryside as much as you wish, and you’ll probably never see a blue gate on an Amish farm. From:http://www.amishnews.com/amisharticles/bluegatemyth.htm
Fact:
The home of an Amish family averages seven children and almost 25% have ten or more children. From:http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
Mike B.period 1
Fact: The Amish do not use electricity
ReplyDeletehttp://www.information-entertainment.com/Religion/amish.html
Myth: The Amish don't pay taxes
http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
myth: amish dont pay taxes, false they do pay taxes. http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
ReplyDeleteTyler Lau
MYTH: Amish don’t use money
ReplyDeletehttp://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Truth: Amish make their own clothing
http://www.amish.net/faq.asp
Savanna C Period 5
MYTH: the Amish do not wear beards because it is associated with the military, un untrimmed beard means a man is mature and married.
ReplyDeleteTRUTH: the Amish do believe in modern medice and go to modern doctors, dentists and hospitals.
- Dana G., period 1
Myth- http://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
ReplyDeleteTruth-http://www.shawcreekgeneralstore.com/amish_article1.htm
Hanna A. Period 5
Lindsey S period 2
ReplyDeletemyth: The amish pay no taxes
(http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/563075/myths_of_the_amish_taxpayer_.html)
truth: The amish use no form of technology.
(http://pittsburgh.about.com/cs/pennsylvania/a/amish_2.htm)
The largest Amish settlements are in LaGrange County, Indiana; Holmes County, Ohio; and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ReplyDelete^FACT
http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
http://www.holycrosslivonia.org/amish/amishfaq.htm#how
Amish don't use electricy but have a webite, how can that be?
http://www.holycrosslivonia.org/amish/amishfaq.htm#how
Amy F. period 2
Myth- The Amish believe the Bible tells them the way to live
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mennohof.org/pdf/myths.mysteries.pdf
Truth- Amish women most of the time wear dresses and dress very modest
http://www.800padutch.com/amishpeople.shtml
Paige F.period 5
Fact: The Amish do not draw social security, join the Army, or allow any form of assistance from the government.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
Myth: The Amish abhor technology. False – The Amish use many forms of technology, but carefully control the use of technology which would tend to connect them to the world
http://www.mennohof.org/pdf/myths.mysteries.pdf
Kelsey N. Period 1
Myth: The amish think electricity is evil
ReplyDeleteTruth: The amish believe electricity leads to temptations that leads to distance from the church and family.
http://www.800padutch.com/amishpeople.shtml
Abby B.
Some people believe the amish to be Protestant, but they consider themselves to be Anabaptist.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.religioustolerance.org/amish.htm
Solomon T. period 4
myth:all amish are the same: http://delilahmiller.blogspot.com/2007/05/miller-wayamish-edition.html
ReplyDeletetruth:many amish babies are born at home: http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
-ANDY G. P1
BY: Britt Habel... Period 2
ReplyDeleteMyth:
‘The Amish don’t pay taxes. They’re freeloaders.’ (cite) http://amishamerica.com/amish_tax_myths/
Fact:
The home of an Amish family averages seven children and almost 25% have ten or more children.
(cite) http://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
Truth-The Amish do not draw social security, join the Army, or allow any form of assistance from the government.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amishhandcraftedfurniture.com/Amish-Facts_ep_62-1.html
Myth-some people believe the Amish place blue curtains in their windows as a sign they have a daughter eligible for marriage. Actually, it is simply because they like the color blue.
http://jg-tc.com/news/article_af8d6434-fb9b-58d8-a9dd-6ba9d9b5859a.html
(Eric F, period 2)
Alex H. period 2
ReplyDeleteTruth:The Amish are bilingual. They speak English and Pennsylvanian Dutch.
Myth: The Amish put blue curtains in their windows to tell people they have a daughter ready for marriage. Actually, it is only because they like the blue curtains.
http://jg-tc.com/news/article_af8d6434-fb9b-58d8-a9dd-6ba9d9b5859a.html
One myth about the Amish is that they dont pay taxes. A truth about the amish is that the males grow beards after they marry, but no mustaches.
ReplyDeleteKasie K. period 1
Myth-amish food is all organic.
ReplyDeletehttp://amishamerica.com/what-are-common-myths-about-the-amish/
Truth-The amish are known for simple living and dressing plainly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish
Kara L. period 1
Myth: The Amish don't pay taxes
ReplyDeleteTruth: The Amish live in 24 states of the U.S.
(Sarah O. period 5)
Colleen F. Pd. 5 Absent.
ReplyDeleteMYTH: Amish worship in churches
-They actually have services in alternating homes.
FACT: Married men grow a beard because jesus did in the bible.
http://www.siskiyous.edu/class/engl12/amish/amishlore.htm
They refuse to use electricity, do not own automobiles, and grow most of their own food themselves. TRUTH
ReplyDeletehttp://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=active&q=myth+and+legends+about+amish+culture&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=102cd7f3589c676f
Other stories included a journalist dressing up in a brown dress and carrying apple crisp in an effort to cross police lines. Stories of one journalist, dressed in a pink dress, trying to gain access to one of the girls’ funerals. (The Amish laugh at this one because an Amish woman would never wear a pink dress.)
People think the amish would wear a pink dress, they never would.
http://dartcenter.org/content/local-tragedy-national-spotlight
Hayley Ann McNamee
period 2
absent
The Amish don't have to pay U.S. state or federal taxes
ReplyDelete