The Amish do not believe electricity is evil in itself, but easy access to it could lead to temptations and the deterioration of church and family life. The verse from Romans guides much of their life. The Amish do, however, believe in gas power. Silver propane tanks sit outside almost every home. The propane gas operates water heaters, modern stoves and refrigerators.
Gas lanterns light homes, barns and shops.
The Amish do not put phones in their homes, but they will use them, in much the same way they will ride in a car without driving one. Our guide says you have to try and understand that by rejecting certain types of modernity and accepting others, the Amish appear to be contradicting themselves. But he said some modernization to meet their living needs requires compromise. They try to disrupt their social structure as little as possible. The Amish don't see this as hypocritical.