You are encouraged to take all of the photographs you wish. Please honor the wish of the Amish people themselves to not be photographed. Old Order Amish church services are held in the homes of the congregation. Services are passed around to different families throughout the year. This practice is partially to honor Amish forefathers who had to worship in secret to escape persecution in Europe.
Some younger people do.
This relationship has remained constant for quite awhile and is not increasing. Amish are pre-Victorian in their view of morals. Smoking is often permitted among the men and the use of alcohol for medicinal purposes is common. All rights reserved. See Trademarks .