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Can you join an Amish community if you weren't born into it?

Can a person who is not born into an amish family join an amish community?

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Answer #1

Thanks. I don’t think I really want to join… I need tv… lol. I just love reading and learning about them.

Answer #2

Here ya go, FAQ’s on the Amish Community:

http://www.holycrosslivonia.org/amish/amishfaq.htm

Interesting reading.

Answer #3

o man…umm let me think the last time I went to the amish was like 3 years ago ok umm…im pretty sure you can marry into the amish but you may be shunned from the church for 6 weeks or so…but im not sure…dont quote me on this

Answer #4

sure why not?

Answer #5

Thanks. Do you know if you can join without marrying in?

Answer #6

you have to be excepted by the church. you are put on a probation like period. then the church may except you

Answer #7

Probably, I doubt they would deny anybody who values the same beliefs as them. Then again, I wouldn’t know. But I think so. Good Luck. :)

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