It goes on to say that twelve volt batteries are often used to power small appliances in the home or on the job. Phones are thought of as worldly and they can encourage gossip. The Amish also feel that visitation is important for their social well-being, and phones are too impersonal. However, the same book says phones outside the home are permissible for use. The Amish way of life, although very different from our own, should be respected and preserved.
Technology makes day to day life easier, but it can create problems in the scheme of things.
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