Religion is a system of beliefs, values, and rituals that exemplify behaviors based upon teachings. Beliefs are the foundations for our values and are what we hold to be true. Beliefs are formed based upon personal experiences, teachings, exposure, cultures and faiths. Opinions surrounding life and death experiences are held in the highest regard by those practicing.
Foundations are supported towards truthfulness and often result in a foundation built on speculation without evidence.
Beliefs provide a sense security and a calming sense of completeness in our daily lives.
We readily accept those early teachings without question and recurrently utilize them. As expected, we inherently pass those beliefs along for the continuance by future generations. …show more content…
Baptisms occur for the many that choose to remain in their faith and adhere to the Church. There is no marriage outside the Amish faith. Divorce is unacceptable and separation is uncommon.
Funerals are simple and held in the home of the deceased. Bodies are allowed to be embalmed but makeup is not permitted. Within three days of death, bodies are placed in plain wooden casket boxes that are built by the community (McKenzie). Caskets are placed in the gravesite which is hand dug. Unmarked tombstones are on the grave with a map to identify where the deceased are located.
The Amish communities are attempting to preserve their rich heritage and wish to …show more content…
Their goal is to lead a simple self sufficient life, without interruption or temptation in order to continue to reinforce the family and community structure.
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Conclusion
Beliefs surrounding religion are the basis for what we know to be true. Individual beliefs are based upon past personal experiences and expose the foundation for decisions and entrust decisions made are absolute, without question.
The Amish have a rich tradition of customs and values. The Amish are mindful, simple individuals who wish to continue to uphold the journey to self sufficiency, devoid of temptation in an effort to ensure the family structure remains dependable and intact. External temptations symbolize perpetual punishment in hell and obstruct the most important pursuit of eternal life.
The eternal commitment to the Amish lifestyle is not without obligation. The Amish lifestyle is strongly related and questioned by the young adults and it challenges their internal desire for an eternal commitment of assurance and acceptance. It is not assumed that young, adult individuals will embrace rituals and adhere in the strictest manners, but by allowing exposure to competing, external factors only then is it expected that the right pronouncement be
Foundations are supported towards truthfulness and often result in a foundation built on speculation without evidence.
Beliefs provide a sense security and a calming sense of completeness in our daily lives.
We readily accept those early teachings without question and recurrently utilize them. As expected, we inherently pass those beliefs along for the continuance by future generations. …show more content…
Baptisms occur for the many that choose to remain in their faith and adhere to the Church. There is no marriage outside the Amish faith. Divorce is unacceptable and separation is uncommon.
Funerals are simple and held in the home of the deceased. Bodies are allowed to be embalmed but makeup is not permitted. Within three days of death, bodies are placed in plain wooden casket boxes that are built by the community (McKenzie). Caskets are placed in the gravesite which is hand dug. Unmarked tombstones are on the grave with a map to identify where the deceased are located.
The Amish communities are attempting to preserve their rich heritage and wish to …show more content…
Their goal is to lead a simple self sufficient life, without interruption or temptation in order to continue to reinforce the family and community structure.
Running: AMISH
5
Conclusion
Beliefs surrounding religion are the basis for what we know to be true. Individual beliefs are based upon past personal experiences and expose the foundation for decisions and entrust decisions made are absolute, without question.
The Amish have a rich tradition of customs and values. The Amish are mindful, simple individuals who wish to continue to uphold the journey to self sufficiency, devoid of temptation in an effort to ensure the family structure remains dependable and intact. External temptations symbolize perpetual punishment in hell and obstruct the most important pursuit of eternal life.
The eternal commitment to the Amish lifestyle is not without obligation. The Amish lifestyle is strongly related and questioned by the young adults and it challenges their internal desire for an eternal commitment of assurance and acceptance. It is not assumed that young, adult individuals will embrace rituals and adhere in the strictest manners, but by allowing exposure to competing, external factors only then is it expected that the right pronouncement be