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Adyson Wyatt, Breanna Whitcher, and Spencer Samuels
Amish Adyson Wyatt, Breanna Whitcher, and Spencer Samuels
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Beliefs about birth No infant baptism – usually between ages 16-25
Birth at home with husband and other Amish women – hospitals and birth centers allowed to be used Birth control by choice - usually not used because "families are gift from god" Abortion not allowed but some groups allow only to save mothers life
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Beliefs about death No last rites
Bodies may be embalmed (preserve a corpse from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative), but buried in coffin in hole dug by hand No eulogy or flowers Life support is personal decision but usually refused Organ donation allowed if for the help of recipient Autopsy only required by law No cremation
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Healthcare beliefs Live a simple life with nature
Hard work to please God Purity important Remain clustered with family and church No insurance Standard treatments allowed Immunization not prohibited, few use them Herbal remedies
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Symbols, books, religious practices
Churches made of small groups of local Amish Bible is the authoritative word Service held every other Sunday in one's home Ordnung, the rules of the church, vary between groups of Amish Ordnung Covers all aspects of life; clothes worn, prohibits use of modern technology Ausband is he hymnal used - just words, no music notes Prohibit the swearing of oaths in court Symbols, books, religious practices
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Healthcare interesting facts
A common healthcare practice among the amish is Folk medicine. A Folk practitioner may provide healing services such as "pulling out" stomach aches. The practice used words, charms, and "physical manipulations" to achieve healing.
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