The lives of the Amish in the US | DW Documentary

A life just as it was 300 years ago: the Amish in the US. They live according to their own rules, reject technological advances, wear old-fashioned clothing and drive horse-drawn carts. An encounter with the Amish is like traveling back in time.
Originating from southern Germany and Switzerland, the Amish community brought its culture and language to the New World. Deeply rooted in their faith, the Amish adhere to strict codes and reject modern technology. For outsiders, these rules can sometimes appear strange. They traverse their rural communities in horse-drawn carts, but if a distance is too far, they’re allowed to use a shuttle service. They don’t use telephones unless it’s for business purposes and the device is located outside of the home.
Children are expected to help with housework even when they’re attending school. But before they’re baptized as young adults and finally become part of the Amish community, they’re allowed to try what’s called the rumspringa: a period of time when they’re encouraged to behave like regular teenagers - before deciding on which lifestyle they prefer. But those who opt for a conventional, modern existence are exiled. The film sheds light on a fascinating world governed by tradition.
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[@theshivers1967]

“Too much technology disrupts family life.” It’s difficult to disagree with that.

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

That's my thought too. I did watch one clip about Amish lifestyle and one Amish man secretly uses smartphone. Everytime he plays music on his smartphone and show it to his children they rejoice it. He says he even has to hide his smartphone usage from his brother.

[@weirdshibainu]

Fun fact is that many tech leaders limit their own kids to the amount of screen time per day.

[@johnfkennedy8281]

​@@weirdshibainutechnology is a catch 22. In the sense that it does separate family but yet connect's them. 40 years ago if your loved ones were in Europe and you're in America then to call them would cost an arm and a leg but nowadays you can call and message them freely. Even facetime them. So im on the fence about technology

[@D11r41k]

Especially washmachines, dishwashers, robot-vacuums and cars...)))

[@luke8329]

​@@johnfkennedy8281Then you get the charm,skill and anticipation of letter writing.

[@andrewjamesfinley]

I grew up in Amish country (Lancaster, PA) and can tell you that these are definitely not as conservative as Amish get. No traditional Amish community would ever allow news outlets or documentary producers to film them, their homes, their children, etc. There is a real conservative spectrum to “Amish” communities overall. These folks have definitely integrated much more modern technology and materials.

[@GingggNathalie]

No wonder in the classroom scene, they used an air humidifier.

[@kl1548]

This was surprising to see. There are so many different Amish communities. I think every generation has to evaluate their circumstances. For instance, the use of cash is diminishing. If things continue in that direction, which I don't like, many will have to have ATM cards within the next 20-30 years. Perhaps some will stick to the past and use the bartering system.

[@rebeccagumm65]

@@GingggNathalie I believe that was an aroma therapy machine.

[@GingggNathalie]

@@rebeccagumm65 is it? Sorry, my bad😬. Looks like an air humidifier to me haha

[@m42037]

​​@@kl1548We're almost there now in America. In Europe it's different, take Germany for instance the stores prefer you pay with cash than credit or debit. The robots now that's about twenty years from now, AI is really leapfrogging

[@unspeakableunbeatable9395]

I have much respect for the Amish. Many times when a tornado devastates a town they live in or live near, the Amish will come and help clean up and rebuild the community even if the home owners aren't Amish. No questions asked. They are hard working people and its admirable.

[@johnwhitehead1305]

I have got the greatest respect for their philosophy, self sufficiency community spirit and pacifism. Long may they continue to flourish in peace.

[@OpossumOnTheMoon]

It does depend on the group, some are awful and abusive towards the members

[@sierramcroberts13]

My in laws barn burned down a few years ago. We have a small Amish community nearby and they got together and rebuilt her barn for her!!

[@gregengel1616]

@@OpossumOnTheMoon there's a bad apple in every bunch, it was even mentioned in this documentary. But I've never heard of any groups of Amish allowing such abuse.

[@OpossumOnTheMoon]

@@gregengel1616 yeah that’s why I only mentioned that this was a problem with some groups. I’ve heard of groups practicing child marriage or justifying hitting kids as a form of “discipline”. There’s good and bad to everything and the Amish are one of those groups who unfortunately have some bad actors

[@brandyharris7239]

I worked in the Neonatal ICU & one of our patients was Amish. She was born premature and was very, very sick. She was with us for about 3 months and her hospital bills were hundreds of thousands of dollars. The whole Amish community came together for her & helped to pay off all of her medical bills. One of the most heartwarming stories I’ve ever witnessed.

[@xMiMiCatx]

As heartwarming as it is, isn't a bit ironic given all that technology/science needed to save the baby?

[@elaineshropshire1325]

No it’s not

[@xMiMiCatx]

Oh well if@@elaineshropshire1325 says not then it couldn't possibly be ironic - my mistake

[@Ebonylocks-ex9nc]

Any body would save their babies life......at least the majority

[@xMiMiCatx]

​​@@Ebonylocks-ex9ncnobody here has suggested otherwise - but now that you mention it we could talk about the whole system that would deny a baby's life if the parents can't afford it..... But I digress. Either way, just because they want to save their child wouldn't mean it's not ironic.

[@Alb410]

"what you teach them when their young, that stays all through their life." true words.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

More like brainwash.

[@2high2die]

See? I thought the exact opposite. I didn't learn anything from the things I was taught by my parents and church. I learned from observing how they behaved. And a lot of those local church people were not very nice or Christian.

[@metalrooves3651]

YES..so what?...is this profound or new? WHERE have you been?

[@mikeduplooy3159]

From the Bible

[@barbdouglas3197]

​@@mikeduplooy3159yes those are words from the Bible. I believe it is a Proverb. "Bring up a child in the way he should go, and he will never depart from it!

[@crazyg74]

wonderful! Special thanks to these Amish folks for letting this documentary happen!

[@marieyoungforever3561]

Amen 💜 🙏🏽

[@ingehanson]

I agree, just came across it. I suppose technology has some advantages. You Tube must have figured out from somewhere that i I ordered some books about the Amish and voila it appeared here on the side of things to watch. i am looking at it from the bigger picture. They are here for a reason adn a purpose. With the runaway technology and AI they are a constant reminder that technology can get out of hand, like it did in Atlantis and it fell. Many are talking about a financial breakdown here or other society breakdown adn wars. It will be the Amish who will know how to survive.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Teddy Bear AMWF Car

[@user-dy4io9nt3z]

@@marieyoungforever3561 they have no problem with child slavery. and i bet you like it too? Is child slavery in the bible?

[@marshakerkhove9576]

❤

[@revere0311]

Their furniture is top notch and highly sought after, my parents waited over 3 years for a dinning room table, and its craftsmanship is superb. They're good people to have around.

[@Haffmatthew]

I’m not religious. I’m not old. And I am American. Even I can see the beauty of the way they lead their lives. I’m envious

[@lisabosnak7581]

Love it 😍

[@charbabdol4424]

Maybe your community aren't religious Ur not religious cuz your family aren't religious I was born in Beirut Lebanon in a Christan catholic family. What I'm trying to say u will live your life the way your parents raced u I'm 28 and I have a girl she's 6 and she love to go to the church I follow my community rules.

[@Haffmatthew]

@@charbabdol4424 I was raised in a religious Lutheran family, and a small percentage of my family are still active church goers and identify as Christian.

[@OutWestRedDirt]

​@@charbabdol4424you grow up. Stop mirroring your parents.

[@xtina_m_marie7361]

Same!

[@user-rr1mn4px4e]

I have a friend who is employed by an Amish family. She does certain things for them, which because of religious reasons, they cannot do for themselves. For example, she has driven them to hospital appointments, since they do not drive themselves. She also helps the family do some housekeeping chores. I met the family on an outing to some places in Chicago they visited. They were friendly and I enjoyed my time with all of them.

[@suzannepurple]

Oh okay so due to religious reasons they dont do some certain things but the screw up their system by enslaving non-amish people. Im trying to digest it but its so hard to do 😣

[@Lilypoo621]

This is all we strike me as hypocrisy. You don’t believe in it because you say it drives a wedge between you and God, or whatever reason, but you’ll take advantage of other people having it. 😏

[@meganw9380]

thats what i was thinking@@Lilypoo621

[@JozieY1]

Housekeeping?

[@sarvolkskaya]

@@JozieY1it’s possible the wife (who would normally do housekeeping) is disabled and can’t clean or take care of the house, so they hire someone else.

[@samswilly14]

We have a big Amish presence in the state I live in. They’re almost always involved in the local community and are amazing people. Their furniture and baked goods are as top notch as it comes lol

[@kelsey_roy]

I would like to see more black amish

[@mylifeasasociopath]

@@kelsey_roy I just read this on Amish America: "Amish, as a rule, do not try to attract converts. They don’t evangelize and try to proselytize others to join their churches. They don’t send missionaries overseas to try to get people to become Amish. They are very unlike evangelical Christian churches in this sense. There are various reasons for this. Essentially, Amish don’t seek people of any color to join their churches. Now, they won’t outright reject a true-hearted seeker. But most Amish don’t encourage it.

[@weirdshibainu]

​@@kelsey_roywhy?

[@azza_88-jl1rp]

@@kelsey_royWhy? They have descended from Europeans and have a European culture. If non-Whites choose to follow their culture, because they are not ethnically European they wouldn't be Amish.

[@paillette2010]

So you condone puppy mills and running horses into the ground to be sold at slaughter auctions. Nice.

[@Jupe367]

I used to work with a lady who is Armish. She is modern, adapt to technology, extremely gentle and kind. She always have a smile on her face, no request is too much. Willing to help anyone and everyone. Oh my gosh..the nicest lady you will ever meet. I think they are very kind people.

[@christophershelton1735]

Many things I can agree with but one thing I admire the most is the children seem well behaved, well spoken, and very mature for their ages. Awesome

[@virginiasoskin9082]

That is because the parents can be quite punitive. Girls are taught to walk humbly, not sashay, not look into men's or boy's eyes, NEVER to flirt. Amish kids are taught to OBEY and that work well done is good for themselves, the family and the community. This works fine until the father is abusive or brothers commit sexual abuse toward their sisters. Then it is always the girls' fault. I do agree that today's teens outside the community often have "princess" attitudes where they do not think they ought to have to work for what they get. Still, plenty of everyday American teens on social media DO work, DO respect their parents, DO have part time jobs, DO contribute to society.

[@Lilypoo621]

Yeah, well they’re under the parent size. We used to go out to a swimming hole in the country and every single day in the summer you would find a roll of 12 to 15 Amish teens sitting on the decking outside of the store watching all the girls in their bikinis, laughing and ogling. I’m sure their parents would be a palled, but their parents weren’t there.

[@gillsladdin6868]

It's because they have a lot of attention and a good upbringing from their parents. A lot of love too .

[@Lilypoo621]

@@gillsladdin6868 I live in an Amish area and have interacted with them on a personal level. If you ask the why their kids are so well behaved,they will tell you it is because,disobedience is punished severely. They learn that before they can talk. It works in their culture but would not work in ours.

[@Sammydx1]

As a Deputy Sheriff in one of the largest Amish communities in Illinois i absolutely love my job. 20 years so far and i can safely count on one hand how many bad interactions I've had with them. Being a Chicago boy born and raised it was a very different experience patrolling out here and responding to calls. Side story. In the late 2000s i fell in love with one of the farmers' daughters. Absolutely beautiful. I still see her to this day. With her 7 kids lol

[@Gabriel_marr]

That would be a great story for a book

[@CrystalBbyUSA]

Did you have a lot of interaction w her? I'm just asking bc I wouldn't think they'd have that much interaction w outsider beside a driver or someone they did business with

[@christined4842]

You don’t have any interactions because they don’t drive cars. They’re bad teenagers where I live and get away with everything because they don’t drive

[@CrystalBbyUSA]

@@christined4842 what do they do?

[@NikeSoccerTennis]

that could have been you T_T

[@Ramon_92]

That show “breaking amish” completely shapped my view of amish people…. Thankfully this documentary shows a different more friendly part of how life as amish can be !

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Your videos and ministry are a true blessing to me and im thankful. 🙏❤️🌺

[@JUNKJACKZACK]

My wife grew up Amish but no longer practices. It's such a good blend between my wife and I as partners, parents, and citizens. I have the standard American childhood and enjoyed every second of it. I can now share all my childhood memories and knowledge with my wife who is still opening up to the American life. She also teaches me so much about traditions and ways of life that I have never heard or seen of in my life.

[@ernahubbard2062]

why so obsessed with "traditions"? if mankind respect traditions, we should still be on trees, why even come down and standup, that is not respecting traditions.

[@levibaer18]

@@ernahubbard2062 Because traditions make cultures and cultures are what make people great.

[@lanxy2398]

@@levibaer18traditions are meant to change and the human condition is geared for progress. The old ways died for a reason and we have moved on as a society. Conserving traditional life only seeks to hinder the advancement of our species and keep us locked in perpetual ignorance for our remaining time on this Earth. You are a roadblock in the way of progress and your ideology is flawed

[@ernahubbard2062]

@@levibaer18 no, it's the values and the people's actions make a place or people or country great, can you even define culture? Ever thought about where those "cultures" come from? Is using knife or chop sticks are part of the culture? Is it correlated to anything "great"?

[@PoliticalRegality]

Love this! Greetings to your wife and your good life. 😊Sometimes it gets so annoying in the news and politics that I declare 'I want to go live among the Amish and never ever hear the news again! Growing food, cooking and looking after family.

[@alyssaantonio4517]

Really impressed with Edna for speaking up on subjects that you don't commonly hear about from the Amish community.

[@claymack1109]

Im not against getting a higher education but i honestly think you can learn more outside of the classroom then you do in it. Life is the best teacher

[@glidkomer]

Of course

[@dyriten]

Yes. as long as you arent sitting at home allday long

[@asmith8973]

I agree, my husband and I are both high school dropouts and have a very successful business for the last 35 years. When my daughter graduated from college it was hard to find a job in her field because they wanted someone who had 2 or more years experience.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

I am a native of SE PA, Amish country. I have read stories in the PA newspapers about Amish kids who wanted to go to college and that was severely frowned upon. Boys are expected to farm or go into construction trades, and women to get married and have a LOT of children to be free labor for the family from an early age -- kids go to school until they are 13 and that is IT, just like my grandma did, though she was PA German but not Amish. Then she was expected to help out at her father's home til she married. It took another generation for her son to go to college and my Mother, her daughter to get secretarial training. Amish kids who want to go to college are often semi-adopted by those in the outside neighborhoods who can either pay for the kid to go, or help them apply and get grants they won't have to pay back. An Amish boy who wants to be a veterinarian, an engineer, an agronomist, or a girl who wants to be an ER nurse, a doctor, a chemist or biologist -- forget it. That ain't happening because they have had so little science and know so little about how society works that they have no IDEA of the options open to teens. And what about those boys and girls who are LGBTQ and are expected to marry in heterosexual marriages?? They often end up leaving the culture, committing suicide, or marrying and suffering depression for decades. It's really sickening and these kids are basically lost to society --- all their possibilities are closed and our society suffers that loss of intelligence, talent and research possibilities.

[@claymack1109]

​@@dyritenno no....I mean graduate high school and get a job. But I've learned alot since then and I'm only 37 and I've matured alot to

[@Mizzm3l]

It looks like a nice calm life. I especially loved seeing people walk bare feet on the grass must feel so freeing.

[@catepilarr]

Have you never walk barefeet in the grass?

[@Mizzm3l]

@@catepilarr Actually I have. Growing up and living in the Caribbean gives me that luxury of lots of green spaces, especially in my own back yard. I commented what I did because I love feeling grounded and I could imagine how great these people feel being so free walking around bare feet.

[@melteddarkchocolate000]

Tbh I’m too scared to do so. I step on a nail before and that traumatize me

[@EmpressG]

@@Mizzm3l You must not have any biting stinging ants where you are! 🤣

[@Keesha]

“Too much technology means too many problems”- where is the lie? What I find ironic is that many non- Amish Americans view them as a very strict, rigid community that is “stuck in the old ways”, when in fact one of their greatest qualities is their ability to adapt to the changing world. I’ve always admired them from afar. Thank you so much for this insightful feature.

[@abubakarzuber]

also they are adapting in regulated and calculated manner which reduces if not removes the side effects / ills of tech

[@user-cjl3bjc0cms8]

However, they are NOT adapting to a changing world. They keep women and children as prisoners. Didn't you hear the documentary say that men come before women and children? There's rampant sexual abuse in these situations. And the victims are purposely kept ignorant so they only know that it hurts and there is no one to talk to about it. If a victim does reveal what is done to them by the male (men are the authority) the Amish church simply tells the victim to forgive and tells the perp to just not do it again. The victim is left in the situation where the perp can get retribution and terrorize them for speaking up! And continue to harm them! When the victim sees they aren't going to be helped things only become worse for them. The community is trained to protect the Church FIRST. There is no help for the victim! Please listen to the people who have left this cult; they have much to say. Some are here on YT.

[@FurryEskimo]

Yes, and no.. We use technology to solve problems, because problems exist with or without technology. Not enough food? Soul’s no good? Water’s polluted? Repeatedly suffering birth defects? Invading nations with stronger armies? Etc etc etc etc Technology didn’t cause those issues, but it can help solve them. The fact that technology can also be used to harm people or creates new problems isn’t the fault of technology, it’s people, and the need to remain adaptable. If the whole US adopted an Amish lifestyle, we’d be overrun by the armies of other nations, which means being Amish is a luxury were able to provide, because it’s like a garden paradise, protected by the forces that surround it. Eg. 4:00. That dog has a limp, meaning it likely got hurt, and wasn’t taken to a vet, or a vet skilled enough to ensure it would heal properly.

[@ernahubbard2062]

tech is a tool, the very tech you use to post the comment can also be used to post hatred, so if a person cannot control the tool they made, is it the problem of the man or the tool? Tools solves also millions of problems, that part is somehow left out?

[@abubakarzuber]

yes, but if a tool is not designed by the intention of helping humans solve problems but if those tools[tech] are made to make you addicted to it hook up on it with the help of psychologists them it is something to be worried of @@ernahubbard2062

[@CDidd]

This film has done respectfully and beautifully. I have always been curious to learn what it is like to live in an Amish community. Thank you for just presenting aspects of it without any agenda and judgement. Thank you!

[@verabolton]

It's pretty sad you cannot make your own judgement in spite of given so much information. You're OK with child labour, with financial abuse, with general child abuse, with the mistreatment of animals, and with a cult. Congratulation for you not being judgmental 🤦‍♀

[@robertwalker5521]

​@@verabolton Example:. The day after Christmas, the children go back to school. They don't spend two weeks of TVs, Phones, video games, going to the malls, sassing, arguing, fighting...bad behavior... THOSE are the ones being abused.

[@MegaSmokingMonkey]

@@verabolton The thing is for many people that live in the country the kids do work like this as well. Also most homes under the poverty line has kids at young age doing what they can to make money. Guess you were in a better income area you never had to see it.

[@verabolton]

@@MegaSmokingMonkey Have you watched the video? The kids are not paid until the age of 20! TWENTY!!! Their parents are paid instead of the kids. This is financial abuse at it's best. But I see you have no problem with it.

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

@@verabolton Whoa! And here I was thinking Liberals were famed for their tolerance of diversity. You're quite prejudiced and closed-minded, aren't you?

[@sross54]

I respect and enjoy learning from so many different cultures. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@annepierre-joseph2713]

Wow Ms Edna is a beautiful soul this is the first time I hear people talk about certain things that are not common spoke about at the end this is a beautiful community they help one another ❤❤❤

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

Edna has been radicalized. I wouldn't put much faith in her opinions.

[@mayito9100]

Beautiful DW documentary! The whole world needs more hard working people like the Amish. My respect to the Amish community.

[@jeffhatmaker817]

I agree. I grew up in Rome, Ohio in the 1970s which is about 25 miles from Middlefield, Ohio. I often saw their buggies on the roads and occasionally mingled among them when we visited the auction in Middlefield.

[@rowaystarco]

Good work ethics yes, but our world would collapse if all of us had Amish education. Even the Amish rely on the massive advances within healthcare that has been made by hard working researchers, doctors and so on over the years. Some people can absolutely choose an Amish lifestyle, but it can't work for everyone.

[@mayito9100]

@@rowaystarco -I concur

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

You respect people that brainwash their children and that worship mass genocides? That´s evil.

[@jens7898]

@@rowaystarco I completely disagree. Our world is collapsing because the masses have turned their backs on God & His Word.

[@dex216sims]

I remember we visited the Amish people in Geauga County, Ohio for summer camp when I was 9 (I'll be 45 in March). I was struck at how this place, despite being only 40 miles from Cleveland, where we're from, could be so different. It really was like going back in time

[@user-cjl3bjc0cms8]

Didn't it make you feel fortunate you don't have to spend an entire day just to wash clothes? I certainly am grateful for labor-saving devices!

[@illadelphlife6002]

Right. The air quality is better, the water and food is better and healthier and their family units are amazing and close. Just an awesome society

[@rencisu9526]

They have problems and crime,not perfect like some people think

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

@@illadelphlife6002 They are close because they have no other options. Being brainwashed is not awesome.

[@comradeleppi2000]

​@@rencisu9526 ofcourse humans are same everywhere

[@Funkyourdauter]

I drove a Amish carpenter crew for a little over 2 years out of Middlefield Ohio as well as taxi runs. One of the best jobs I ever had. Met a lot of really good people too.

[@bmorg5190]

I’ve worked with them a few times in Michigan and they were always great as well.. master carpenters.. those dudes can build anything.. and quality. Great food too.

[@Anna.Maria.Muller]

Thank You, this was lovely.

[@michelleanderson4660]

We hired the Amish when needed a new roof, new siding and a room added to the house. They do great work. Only negative is that you have to pick them up and bring them home and sometimes, take them to Walmart, lol. From April to October the local Amish community has a Haystack dinner once a month we enjoy going to. It provides a source of income for their medical fund. Theyre wonderful people.

[@PopcornSimulationGaming]

Don’t know how I ended up watching this but it was fantastic,what a lovely community thanks for sharing your lifestyle with us more films like this please ❤️

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

If a community worships the murder of 70 000 men because of a census and other mass murders they are not lovely.

[@hollyshaw-elliemae]

same... kinda made me wanna be amish. but my laptop would be highly missed, i wont lie.

[@pennyforyourthoughts1]

I never hear Amish Marylanders mentioned in videos like these! We have a large Amish community in St.Marys County, the southern tip of the state. They have grocery stores and wonderful plant nurseries that locals like myself shop at often! They truly make the community so much more peaceful, they help it run smoother as well. You can always depend on them as neighbors and members of society.

[@gagamba9198]

When looking for Amish it seems often outsiders know of Pennsylvania and Ohio - Amish central. But they're in 17 states, Canada, and a small group (about 200 people) in Bolivia. It's the high cost of farmland in their historical settlement areas that has them look to Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, etc. Even further west; in 2022 New Mexico was added to the tally. Relocating is a group action of several families (often brothers and cousins) so that a community is established from the start..

[@mightymommom5888]

When my daughter had volleyball practice at Chopticon High School we would drive past the Amish farms. She loved watching the children playing in the snow.

[@bvw3153]

I remember when I first moved to Charles County and had to take a back road on the Charles, St. Mary's border and wondered why there was so much mud on the roads. I then got behind a horse and buggy and realized that it wasn't mud. 😂

[@anthonygilford3097]

I didn’t know that

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

The only time I've ever seen Amish was when I went to visit our family in Ohio I wish we had Amish in my community in Texas.​@gagamba9198

[@judithsebastian4103]

Loved this video, I have so much respect for them.

[@maryjanegibson7743]

I'm glad you have found a very respectful way of showing us something important.

[@thezfunk]

Had an amish bakery near where I grew up. Best doughnuts I have ever had, anywhere, ever. Real ingredients and just amazing.

[@arawenharuka]

Unlike the bakery in the show that was using giant tubs of pre-made frosting.

[@tenplusten1116]

We've got one around here too

[@JESUS.IS.GOD.777]

Ok that tiny horse and buggy to take them to school was adorable!

[@dougamundson6836]

And it takes them to the grocery store, where they buy milk and ice cream. Har, har, har.

[@JESUS.IS.GOD.777]

@@dougamundson6836 id rather the world look like one big amish town than the trash it has become today. Har har har.

[@lorrifrench4460]

Thank you for sharing this interesting and informative film. Enjoyed learning more about the Amish , way of life . Take care & God bless.❤️

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for your constructive feedback! :-)

[@americanakita]

I looove workhorses and those at the beginning of the documentary are absolutely beautiful.

[@gaylehopkins3486]

I loved this video! It's interesting learning about the Amish lifestyle and community. The community taking care of each other is very good.

[@Itsntsikayomzi_]

We need more documentaries like this 😭 please

[@Josh-uf7ws]

I admire how family and community oriented they are. They truly work as a unit and care about one another. Something I feel like is lacking in 'modern' America, unfortunately.

[@ebaidora-vs6rq]

I love the simple life style of this people, particularly hard work

[@somaghosh2960]

Amazing people, simply lives and very social. One of beautiful documentary by DW. Nice, 👍.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching!

[@HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH]

Lol 😂

[@ridgemondhigh4891]

@@DWDocumentary Now that you're at it, you should make documentaries about the the Hutterites of the US and Canada; Russian Old Believers (in Siberia, the Baltics, Romania (Lipovans), Alaska, South America), and perhaps even the traditional Mormons. It's very educational, and perhaps the rest of the world could learn from them (both "positive" and "negative" aspects).

[@robinsouth8555]

Some are and some aren't

[@keiferwynn8486]

My jaw dropped at $400 for a set of shoes for his mare! I pay $80 a set from a young, female non-Amish farrier. When you think about it though, its equivalent to good tires on your car. I don't need to travel seven miles on my horses so an $80 set is fine for them but his mare needs really good tires. And her feet looked healthy! Props to the ones shown for taking good care of their animals 👍

[@barbaratardy9788]

Me too, those tires were very expensive too. I think he said $1600.00. Wow

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

Thank you to all who took part in this documentary. There is much to be learned from others who may not follow the same lifestyle as everyone else. The Amish views on family, work discipline and life holds wisdom that has been learned and passed down to the next generation are lessons that all should learn - all I am saying is that if we took time to see and understand their culture, the world would be a much better place. Learn a bit of patience, faith and dedication to family and community - and you might actually embrace life with a wider view of how rewarding life can be.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@dougamundson6836]

I have seen the 'Amish' in Indiana. Tractors, electric fences, buying milk and ice cream at the grocery store. What is the great 'Amish' thing again?

[@OliverNorth9729]

Thats not true. They're as shiftless as anyone. If they were so dedicated why culdn't they do it in deutschland

[@PatriciaAShelton-no6cq]

Much respect to these communities.

[@southerngirl7099]

I am Amish! New order ! And I love the way these ppl responded and the way they answered the questions ! There are many diff styles of Amish and some ppl treat it as a culture others are concerned about their faith ! However the Amish way isn't the only way,but I am thankful I grew up In an Amish christain home ! Thankyou for documenting this !😊

[@ensyw5971]

Lucky. I wish I grew up amish aswell. I dont think they struggle with depression, hookup culture or rampant suicides. If you ask me, the amish way of life is the way that life is truly meant to be lived.

[@helloeveryone540]

I love the purity and sophistication that characterize Amish women, and I hope to marry an Amish girl Can anyone tell where and how to find Amish woman?

[@ibrahimtatlises8]

I love to live with Amish

[@user-qj6vg9uv4s]

@@ensyw5971 What about all the ex-Amish that left the lifestyle, there are thousand upon thousands that has left the Amish culture...why?

[@charsiu_808]

I'm actually very surprised..pleasantly surprised

[@Steven-creatives]

Really love each new episode or dw documentary. And I feel like I'm missing something when I don't get a chance to watch the daily drop.

[@martinemjt]

the beauty of a simpler life is being able to appreciate life, have a sense of accomplishment at the end of a workday. best wishes!

[@fintan9218]

I love how everything in that grocery store is natural and in a clear bag so you can actually see it.

[@firstlast9292]

Anyone avoiding GMO would never be able to explain what GMO is, and actually be right.

[@Mahbu]

@@firstlast9292 Yeah. Reality is most food is genetically modified. Bananas, strawberries, corn. If your idea of "GMO" is a cartoonishly complex lab where mad scientists inject stuff with nondescript glowing chemicals? This is off base and out of touch. Selective breeding is arguably adjacent or related to GMOs, if not a form of GMO. . . and has been practiced for thousands of years to produce desirable crops and desirable, domesticated animals.

[@user-cjl3bjc0cms8]

Food goes bad quicker when it is in a clear bag, being more exposed to sunlight. Also it's much easier for bugs to pierce a single layer of plastic packaging. I'm grateful for modern packaging that delivers to us clean, safe food devoid of bugs.

[@magnem1043]

its fun and games til the microplastic causes everyone allergies and constant immunity issues because the body is constantly activated against stuff that wont perish biologically

[@fintan9218]

@@magnem1043 basically everything is already packaged in plastic, as you may know theres barely anything we can do about that since microplastics are already in everyones body and in water supply.

[@nylecacaddick8776]

Thank you so much in sharing the history and ways of life of the Amish society...

[@kseniyalevinstein2007]

What a beautiful video representing the Amish community!

[@bethanybontrager4997]

I am a private amish taxi driver, I have gotten to know and really respect their culture over the years. This documentary is so well done and accurate for the Amish in my state. Good to see them portrayed in a positive light!

[@dougamundson6836]

Amish taxi driver? What does that mean? That it is okay to use modern technology as long as somebody else is driving? How hypocritical can you get?

[@colterino]

This has been very nice to watch. It was very calming. Practical smart REAL people, living honest lives. Speaking and living in Truth, aspiring to having COMMUNITY.. Pragamtists, living within common sense boundaries, supporting each other spiritually and communaly. Bravo, People. Total respect. Thanks..C...P. S...Edna !..I LOVE my Ebike !

[@BrunO-dy9ro]

Im really glad i found this channel. So much to watch i cant wait.

[@lindamoore9729]

This was so interesting and well done! We had a home built by the Amish here in Ontario, Canada where Simon built the house on his property and transported it to our land about six miles away. It was a solidly built home and because he was 2 weeks longer in completing it, he insisted on giving us money back. That was so very, very impressive. The house was built on two long steel beams which fit into the basement window wells after being lifted up by two cranes. It was a site to see!! Amazing!!

[@1018Stacey]

Wow, I loved watching your video, it was very interesting! 🥰

[@japeri171]

I would certainly have a hard time fitting into their lifestyle(after all,it's not easy to let go of the technology I've been used to for decades).But even so,I admire them and I think it's the healthiest lifestyle physically and mentally.

[@ridgemondhigh4891]

@@patriciacole8773 Especially in Loma Linda, California --- a Blue Zone, along with Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardiania, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan.

[@patriciacole8773]

@@ridgemondhigh4891 Happy Sabbath 😊 May I share my favorite yt ministry showing Bible prophecy fulfilling in current world events/ present Truth?

[@OanhSchlesinger]

@@ridgemondhigh4891what is a blue zone?

[@charlesyoung2530]

You don't miss what you never had.I think they have a beautiful life.The vast majority of the country lived like the Amish not so long ago.

[@Turkana-omo-marsabit]

It's hard life no time to rest They can't even see this documentary ​@charlesyoung2530

[@sousou2231]

Thank you for sharing the Amish story

[@jenniferibarra7737]

I find that I have a lot in common with the Amish I even drive to Amish market for my groceries . The Amish just have such good produce and more natural foods ! Thank you Amish community for your business it provides me with meals ❤

[@louisemerriman1079]

I really enjoyed watching this . Very eye opening . I love how they are self sufficient and not tied by modern technology. Excellent watch !

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@dougamundson6836]

'Self-sufficient' my........in Indiana I saw Amish buggies loaded with gallons of milk and buckets of ice cream. What does that say about the Amish 'Self-sufficiency'?

[@louisemerriman1079]

@dougamundson6836 I live in the uk. I wouldnt know. Ive never met an Amish person.

[@Tatteddaddydc]

Beautiful documentary. As an American, we have these liberties to live like the Amish do. They make some amazing quilts, too.

[@timholder6825]

If the Amish had their way those liberties would be gone. Puritans impose, they don't tolerate. That's why the Mayflower went to America. It wasn't, contrary to American mythology, because they were being persecuted. It was because, after the restoration, with the Puritans no longer in power (Oliver Cromwell's ilk) they weren't allowed to persecute others (non puritanical enough) anymore.

[@Tatteddaddydc]

@@timholder6825 in America, we have religious freedom. Obviously, you're not American.

[@casdragon_5939]

they're also responsible for most of the puppy mills in the US and feeding horses into the slaughter houses . . . but yeah amazing lmao

[@Tatteddaddydc]

@casdragon_5939 I said their quilts were amazing, and that's all..

[@RCenal]

​@@timholder6825well that's just a lie Here we are With them so you can quit your ignorance

[@rogern9696]

So much respect for the Amish people. We all could learn something from their way of life.

[@emersonr7481]

I'd much rather learn from my culture. But this was interesting to watch.

[@L_MD_]

What would you learn? Life isn’t easier when it’s simpler … it’s actually harder.

[@OTG1776]

​@@L_MD_not necessarily. Most Amish businesses are successful while outside most businesses in the US fail. I.e. people poor their blood sweat and tears into failure constantly. While the Amish live in a way to cultivate success. Nothing wrong with hard work. Like he said "work isn't in the new generation's agenda." These people see the fruit of their own labor while the rest of us slave away daily to barely get by living pay check to pay check.

[@M123Xoxo]

@@OTG1776 Amish businesses rely on free child labor and exploitation. No company can compete with slave labor

[@Mohs904]

Roger , they have personal worldly taxis , cellphones for “business only” and construction companies , yeah so does my foreman lol

[@sinhaashish935]

Can't help but sense how happy these people are, away from the technology and hustle bustle of the city life

[@pirate9154]

My city has a large Amish community. They are so friendly and cute. They are always out riding their bikes as families and social groups. Their businesses are known for quality and honesty. The world needs more Amish!

[@kathyward1359]

This was done in such an educational and respectful manner

[@thehow47]

We have a big Amish presence in the state I live in. They’re almost always involved in the local community and are amazing people.

[@christinebakker3935]

I enjoy listening to the slow unhurried speaking of the Amish. Nice, kind, thoughtful speaking. The value system is really beyond reproach and we English could learn a few things from the Amish today. I liked this program on the Amish.

[@epelle8986]

So much respect for these people

[@cindilouwho8681]

Simple and rewarding ❤ wish more of us could follow on some of their way of life.

[@TwilightWolfSpirit]

Thoroughly enjoyed this documentary...Bravo DW! And thanks to the Amish for sharing. :)

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindavivian7643]

Thankyou loved the video very interesting Linda SA😊

[@Gertyutz]

Great video, very informative.

[@boneslesscreeper4441]

well to be honest this is the best video I've ever watched in the history of my KZbin❤

[@ochenkrasivy86]

Self-sufficient, industrious, and all without slavery. Very respectable.

[@vizzwizz]

Yeah, except for the horses and the other animals. Or maybe I don't understand it. Maybe horses love to have painful metal things shoved into their mouths and yanked on them, and to drag heavy things day and night. And maybe pigs love to be held in a closed smelly pen instead of running around the forest, and then being killed after a year, when they could live 20. I'm sure you would love all that as well. It's just weird ol' me. Also child labor, if some of the kids don't want to be farming x hours a day. Well, at least the 'food' animals have their revenge. The Amish have high rates of heart disease thanks to their 'traditional' diet.

[@yl7679]

😂I mean what’s stopping you or anyone from doing the same but also join modern society and treat women as equals 😅😅😂😂

[@vascobranco5296]

They're already used to, it's like us and clothes, don't worry.​@@vizzwizz

[@whitleyhoover6480]

​@vizzwizz you seem like an angry and hostile person

[@Jenvlogs404]

@@vizzwizzI think should be the last mentioning not the first simply because it’s easier.

[@joycefan76]

Feeling so peaceful watching their lifestyle. God Bless the Amish.

[@ThatGirlBaya]

I'm not Amish but I can't disagree with their views on "too much technology."

[@GlennWD]

Lovely documentary. 🙏🏻 Blessings from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching!

[@arbaz79]

Thank you DW for this informative documentary ❤. I was not aware of the Amish community before watching this documentary.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching!

[@JohnRoberts-wk6rf]

Teaching respect and behavior at an early age, is what we need a whole lot more of right now.

[@reagandaily4873]

looks great. they look like lovely people. bless em

[@Mika-pd9jw]

Beautiful people, beautiful life , big respect to Amish community 👍👍 it has some similarities with our Kazakhs village’s life style

[@keithlurvey7358]

Great job on this documentary

[@jesuswunmicalebdaniel8118]

They are very intelligent and organized set of human beings, thanks for this documentary and great analysis.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@chivalryisdead6440]

Great documentary. Only technology given the preconditions that it helps to keep their businesses competitive and that it does not disrupt the stability of family life.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@Krebssssssss]

The Amish are pacifists. They are against all forms of violence. They’re extremely generous, and go out of their way to help others. Wonderful people, as a whole.

[@Hamheel21]

"Wonderful"...if you're into brainwashing children, oppressing women, and keeping the group dependent on the male elders by keeping the masses ignorant. Notice the men bend all the rules when it suits them. It's such a load of hypocrisy

[@Atom.Storm.]

Which also means that if someone is attacking their relatives they will do nothing to stop it. Pacifism is not a virtue.

[@B4Uagain]

​@@Atom.Storm.don't speak of which you know nothing.

[@Atom.Storm.]

@@B4Uagain Don't reply until you can construct a coherent sentence. Nevere argue with someone with whom you know nothing about. And never pretend to be erudite online.

[@robertwalker5521]

​@@Atom.Storm. They will come to the side and intervene and attempt to inject reasoning.

[@weirdshibainu]

The Amish likely suffered the least of any group during the Covid lockdowns. Excellent social network, self sufficient, not hampered by any loss of technology.

[@mkwy8782]

There were many, many Covid deaths among the Amish...just very difficult to track.

[@ChrisJohannsen]

America didnt haven't lockdowns lmao. It was like two weeks of restaurants being closed. And they also died in higher numbers from covid.

[@LS-ei7xk]

Did they get vaccinated, or did they feel it wasn't necessary because they had little contact with "the outside world" ? Just curious, and don't have time to research it, right now. Do they believe in vaccinations in general?

[@_tkcsa_]

​@LS-ei7xk I haven't done any research but I believe they don't get vaccinated, I could be wrong tho

[@nette9836]

Our hospitals in Lancaster county were packed with Amish and Mennonites during the pandemic...so, no, I think not.

[@nataliestaheli51602]

It's very interesting seeing how they live, and just how much modern technology some of them use that even they say is better and quicker to get things done! And it's so amazing how they come together to help each other do things, and also help raise money for each other when in need!

[@dr_gimpy]

We have Amish up here in Canada as well primarily in the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario. I lived in an Amish/Mennonite area in the Waterloo area of Ontario. It's such a beautiful lifestyle.

[@geinikan1kan]

I lived in a village in Upstate NY for a short time. The only traffic jams were 2 or 3 cars lined up behind an Amish carriage. You can’t pas them. Best Gouda I ever ate bought from an Amish woman at the weekend market. She’d make sure to give you your 2 pennies change. Lovely doc.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Slow down and enjoy the view

[@pamvoss1787]

why can't you pass them? I live in a area heavily populated with Mennonites. We pass them on their buggies all the time (obviously when no cars are coming and we drive on the opposite side of the road to try and get as far away as possible so we don't spook the horses)

[@geinikan1kan]

@@pamvoss1787 As I understand it, this is the law in NY.

[@Jwizzy1550]

I never grew up Amish but my family lived within the community. It was a hard adjustment into the community as the Amish family was broken and we ended up buying one of their houses. We went to church with them and hung out with the younger kids. I absolutely loved it. To not have technology and grow with them. We still went to public school and of course had internet and cars but it was a good experience to have as a child.

[@puccipower]

what state was that in?

[@Jwizzy1550]

@@puccipower Montana.

[@luisdanielmesa]

yeah nah

[@davidfleig848]

​@Jwizzy1550 which community in Montana and what time period? Did you know the Chupps?

[@Jwizzy1550]

@@davidfleig848 no I didn’t. We lived around the miller family. In Libby Montana. They have a KZbin channel for their houses. Meadowlark log homes.

[@user-rz8lk4jd5e]

I’m not Amish but I have started going by a lot of their ways and my stress level and health have vastly improved they absolutely know what they are doing

[@Vonjoanne42]

I was lucky enough to be able to visit an Amish Community in Tennessee last year , it was absolutely fascinating, I envy their way of life. I bought several of their unique products.

[@monicaperez2843]

My German grandmother had the two ropes connected by a wheel between her house and her neighbor's house. She and her neighbor both used the clothes line.

[@Nikotastik]

I’m sure 99% of the Amish are wonderful people. My concern is for those who may be abused and have no way out. Divorce isn’t allowed, and excommunication is literally giving up their entire community and family. With little education, it would be difficult to make it on the outside world.

[@TheRockkickass]

Why do you care? They’re not you

[@matthewluck9077]

@@TheRockkickass it’s important to care for others more than yourself. This is a genuine concern for anybody anywhere, including in the Amish community where certain cultural elements restrict freedoms and possibly even safety.

[@TheRockkickass]

@@matthewluck9077and that effects your life how?

[@johnpaulherrera703]

​@@TheRockkickass I don't know how to explain to you that you should have empathy for other people.

[@dontsleeponyourstomach]

Only as difficult as it is for everyone else

[@neo3768]

I have to watch this to the end.... its very interesting

[@robp3431]

Fascinating, truly fascinating ! It's hard to imagine the Amish can retain the old lifestyle when all around is moving so fast.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. :)

[@puppupzera6435]

Nice documentary, I Really like their values hard work ethic and the way they live in the community setting. Humans aren’t perfect but if you try your best that’s all that counts, wish their community was in my town

[@evanmcarthur3067]

Great I’m glad people can live like this and exist!! They balance and harmonize the world.

[@JOLENE2008]

nothing wrong with prayers? being with family and supporting family and supporting your community? helping a handful matters🥰 "warm hugs to the Amish"

[@karenbaker2566]

What a fascinating and educational video. And what wonderful people! ❤

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@joeborntrager3083]

This video was pretty cool and pretty accurate. Could you please check out more communities.