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38 Beliefs And Ways Of Life The Amish Strictly Follow

Modesty - Humility

30. Amish Communities Have Codes of Conduct

Amish men taking a break outdoors. Lake Cumberland Vacation.

In addition to the Bible, Amish communities have an unofficial code, known as Ordnung, that governs many aspects of their daily lives. Different communities operate under different variations of Ordnung, some of which are stricter, while others are more lenient. All Ordnung codes emphasize humility and modesty in all areas of life, and are intended to integrate Biblical law into daily life.

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