The Amish Religion

The Amish are a religious community with unique beliefs. The Amish religion is a sect of Christianity. More specifically, they are an Anabaptist group, which is a division in Protestantism. There are about 308 000 people who are Amish; the majority of which live in North America.

Origins
The origin of the Amish faith begins during the time of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. The Amish religion is said to have come from the Anabaptists. The Anabaptists were known to re-baptize adults who had been a part of the Protestant or Catholic Church. The Amish religion was founded by Jakob Ammann, who was a follower of the Mennonite congregation. In 1693, Ammann decided to leave the church due to a disagreement regarding beliefs. This was the start of the Amish religion. He and his followers settled in Switzerland and south of the Rhine River. In the 18th century, many of the Amish migrated to North America to avoid religious persecution and military service.

Beliefs
Being a Christian denomination, the Amish believe in the Holy Trinity, and that Jesus Christ is the Messiah and son of God. They believe in his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. The Amish agree that there is a heaven and
There is no higher authority who leads the Amish church; every community has its own leadership. There are different positions in which the men may participate, such as a deacon, minister, or bishop. Amish women are not allowed to have leadership roles in the church. The Amish do not have churches; instead, worship services take place in the home. These services occur every other Sunday, and the location will rotate between the houses in the community. They consist of singing, prayers, bible reading, a short, opening sermon, and a long, main sermon. Services are spoken in High German. Men and women stay in separate rooms. The service usually is three hours long. After the service, someone may host a lunch