Living Diversities

Living Diversities There are many different kinds of religious beliefs in our world. Many groups have their ways to practice their beliefs and have different perspectives toward their daily livings. Among them, Amish and Mormons have their own unique ways of living when compared with most other group. First of all, living structures are important to both Amish and Mormons, yet the social life of the Amish are very different from Mormons. Nowadays, the Amish live mostly in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and even as far as Ontario Canada; however, Mormons live almost everywhere in the world. Unlike Mormons’ modern life, the Amish enjoy simple living, and wearing plain clothes as they believe that they are not allowed to pollute and damage God’s creations. The Amish tend to resist using modern technology for the same reasons. On the other hand, Mormons welcome new technologies as most of us today, they believe that new technologies can provide easier living and help better protect God’s creations.
In addition, education is equally important for both Amish and Mormons. The Amish have their own education system just like Mormons; however, their ways of education practice and goals are not alike. The Amish believe that learning farming and homemaking are the most important goals in their lives, most of their children only required to finish U.S. eighth grade of education at their own private schools. Once they complete their schooling, their parents and other elders will be their lives long teachers to teach them farming and crafting techniques. Although Mormons believe learning from home is important, they also have their own private schools to provide education for their young ones. Mormons believe all knowledge comes from “The Book of Mormon”, which is scriptural canon consisting of the Bible. Most Mormon teenagers and adults spend most of their time studying such book to seek deeper meaning in God’s words.
Lastly, religious belief plays a very