Among the Amish, "Rules of a Godly Life" are considered more of an annex to the Bible — an inspirational book to help guide the way to a more fulfilling life.
An English (non-Amish) man observes another man walking down the street — he is in plain dress, he wears suspenders and a hat. He must be Amish... right?
Thought a violation of the Second Commandment, which prohibits the making of "graven images," the Amish believe photographs of themselves promote individualism and vanity.
A 1940s video shows an Amish family harvesting wheat and tobacco. Shortly after this was taken, most Amish groups were forbidden from posing for videos.
