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[–] [email protected] 57 points 4 weeks ago (28 children)

I don't think jewelry wearing is compatible with the Amish conception of propriety and modesty but I'm not going to say it wouldn't happen.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 4 weeks ago (8 children)

The "rules" the Amish live by are determined by the Elders of that group. They can be quite strict or fairly loose. And can vary by a fair bit from colony to colony even as neighbors. Cell phones can be fine for one group and be forbidden for the next.

Like some much in life, the rules are open to interpretation.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

On top of that, many people will see a Mennonite and think "Amish."

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

I'm one of those, but I will educate myself. Thanks for the information.

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