The Taliban and their ilk use modern technologies in their efforts to turn the clock back to the 14th century. The Amish refuse to use modern technologies and they live their beliefs without imposing their beliefs on others. The Taliban seem to be using religion to achieve their political aims. The Amish live their religious beliefs. In America and most Western nations, individuals have freedom.
Individual freedom means that any person has the opportunity to make major contributions to society.
In societies that do not respect individual freedom and individual rights, people have very limited impact on their society. Their individual lives have little importance to the society as a whole. Individuals are expendable. We Americans value every individual American because any one of us might create an invention, start a company, aid the sick, solve a crime, inspire millions, cure a disease, serve their community, or even become President. There are no expendable Americans.