“Shunning in the Amish Religion” Group A
I. Introduction:
A. Attention getting remarks: Get a closer look at the Amish religious beliefs and their consequences of not following them.
B. Purpose: To learn about the different ways to leave the Amish church and what it means to be shunned from the community.
C. Central Idea: The Amish church has strict shunning rules against ex-members of the church.
D. Preview of Main Points:
1. Main Point: What religious beliefs do the Amish have?
2. Main Point: There are two different ways in which the Amish can leave the church after baptism that both result in shunning.
3. Main Point: What happens when an Amish individual becomes shunned?
TRANSITION STATEMENT AND SIGNPOST: The Amish communities are members …show more content…
In order to become a member of the Amish church, you must take the vows of baptism on your own will.
b. At baptism the Amish make a vow to God to obey the church’s teachings for the rest of their lives.
TRANSITION STATEMENT AND SIGNPOST: After being baptized into the Amish church, an individual will have to obey all rules and rituals until the end of time. On rare occasions, some people don’t follow through with their promises and decide they want to leave the community. Others are kicked out of the church for not abiding by the rules they promised to follow. These issues will both lead to the consequences of being shunned since they had their chance to leave during “Rumspringa”.
B. Main Point: There are two different ways in which the Amish can leave the church after baptism that both result in being shunned.
1. Sub-Point: The Amish have the option of leaving the church voluntary.
a. The individual may decide that they do not want to live an Amish lifestyle anymore.
b. By leaving the church, the individual is breaking the vows they once made to the church.
2. Sub-Point: The Amish may be forced out of the church involuntarily.
a. If an individual breaks their vow to obey the rules of the church then they may be expelled.
b. This is also known as being …show more content…
It is important for members of the community to be sure they want this lifestyle before going through with the adult baptism. It is a strict community when it comes to religion and they expect the most from their members but also leave room for forgives and acceptance if the ex-member repents and would like to rejoin.
III. Conclusion:
A. Summary: The Amish communities are serious about their religious practices and expect their members to be fully committed once they receive adult baptism. They have a grace period where they can leave the church but then after that they are bound for life. If they change their minds or are kicked out due to disobedience, their family and friends will shun them until they repent and return to the church.
1. Main Point: The Amish communities are members of the Anabaptist denomination.
2. Main Point: Amish individuals may leave the church voluntarily or involuntarily.
3. Main Point: When shunned, the ex-member is cut off from all family and friends still involved in the Amish
I. Introduction:
A. Attention getting remarks: Get a closer look at the Amish religious beliefs and their consequences of not following them.
B. Purpose: To learn about the different ways to leave the Amish church and what it means to be shunned from the community.
C. Central Idea: The Amish church has strict shunning rules against ex-members of the church.
D. Preview of Main Points:
1. Main Point: What religious beliefs do the Amish have?
2. Main Point: There are two different ways in which the Amish can leave the church after baptism that both result in shunning.
3. Main Point: What happens when an Amish individual becomes shunned?
TRANSITION STATEMENT AND SIGNPOST: The Amish communities are members …show more content…
In order to become a member of the Amish church, you must take the vows of baptism on your own will.
b. At baptism the Amish make a vow to God to obey the church’s teachings for the rest of their lives.
TRANSITION STATEMENT AND SIGNPOST: After being baptized into the Amish church, an individual will have to obey all rules and rituals until the end of time. On rare occasions, some people don’t follow through with their promises and decide they want to leave the community. Others are kicked out of the church for not abiding by the rules they promised to follow. These issues will both lead to the consequences of being shunned since they had their chance to leave during “Rumspringa”.
B. Main Point: There are two different ways in which the Amish can leave the church after baptism that both result in being shunned.
1. Sub-Point: The Amish have the option of leaving the church voluntary.
a. The individual may decide that they do not want to live an Amish lifestyle anymore.
b. By leaving the church, the individual is breaking the vows they once made to the church.
2. Sub-Point: The Amish may be forced out of the church involuntarily.
a. If an individual breaks their vow to obey the rules of the church then they may be expelled.
b. This is also known as being …show more content…
It is important for members of the community to be sure they want this lifestyle before going through with the adult baptism. It is a strict community when it comes to religion and they expect the most from their members but also leave room for forgives and acceptance if the ex-member repents and would like to rejoin.
III. Conclusion:
A. Summary: The Amish communities are serious about their religious practices and expect their members to be fully committed once they receive adult baptism. They have a grace period where they can leave the church but then after that they are bound for life. If they change their minds or are kicked out due to disobedience, their family and friends will shun them until they repent and return to the church.
1. Main Point: The Amish communities are members of the Anabaptist denomination.
2. Main Point: Amish individuals may leave the church voluntarily or involuntarily.
3. Main Point: When shunned, the ex-member is cut off from all family and friends still involved in the Amish