What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Amish? On a personal level, I think of old-fashioned dresses, horse-drawn buggies, beards, farmland, and a group of extremely religious people. Although I haven't had the chance to sit down with the Amish, I have had experiences with them remotely, in order to gain some knowledge on this front. As we delve into the basics of this wonderful culture, we will learn the origins of Amish culture, why they care so deeply about religion, and how their religion connects all aspects of their culture: Humility and obedience are virtues twins in Amish culture. A spirit of humility signals respect for others. Members learn to obey those who have authority over them: children, their parents, students, their teachers, wives, their husbands, members, their leaders and young ministers, their bishop. Everyone is expected to obey the will of God as taught by the community. Despite the emphasis on humility and obedience, the Amish express great respect for the dignity of each person. Community and tradition also play an important role in Amish life. The well-being of the community comes before individual rights and choices. Collective wisdom, accumulated over decades, is more valued than the opinion of a single person. Traditional beliefs and practices are valued above scientific discoveries (Kraybill, Nolt and Johnson-Wiener). When we think or hear about Amish culture, we may tend to wonder what exactly the appeal of living without modern advancements is; To get a better perspective on this particular aspect of Amish culture, we must delve into the religious origins and kinships between people in Amish culture. The origins of the Amish religion go back...... middle of paper ...... Works CitedBonta, Bruce. “Encyclopedia of Some Peaceful Amish Societies.” Peaceful societies. Peaceful societies, March 20, 2014. Web. April 28, 2014. “Discovering Amish Country.” Explore Amish country, discover what makes it special. Exploring Amish Country, nd Web. April 27, 2014. .Hostetler, John A. “An Amish Beginning.” American Scholar 61.4 (1992): 552. Academic research completed. Internet. April 25, 2014. Kraybill, Donald, Steven Nolt, and Karen Johnson-Weiner. “Amish Studies.” Amish Studies. Elizabeth College, July 1, 2013. Web. April 27, 2014. .Tharp, Bruce M. “Valued Amish Possessions: Expanding Material Culture and Consumption.” Journal of American Culture 30.1 (2007): 38-53. Academic research completed. Internet. April 25 2014.