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  • Music is something I can sleep to. Hehe very relaxing.

  • nice job on getting the buggys

    and cool vid

  • Kingpin

  • A nice video although it appears that you may have duplicated some of the shots to lengthen the video. The church bench wagon is a little different than ones I have seen in Indiana, Iowa, WI, Pennsylvania and even Ohio. Thanks for sharing it appeared to be done in good taste.

  • I really like it thanks for sharing =)

  • what's up with Amish folks and auto-tint glasses?

  • Do these people mind you stalking them like this. You seem to have videoed this from your car.

  • This video brought so much peace to my soul. Thank you for posting. God bless the Amish.

  • Awesome video, God bless them :)

  • a really nice video . pretty respectful, too. :)

  • Lovely people. We had a TV programme over here in the UK where some Amish teenagers came to spend time with British teenagers. Their hardworking, happy, intelligent and positive outlook on life in comparison to many of our lazy, aimless, materialistic, night-clubbing teenagers was a revelation. I might not agree with their over-reliance on religion but they have something precious we've lost in our own societies.

  • I think the Amish have it all figured out,..

  • @myOATHmyCREED Amen to that friend.

  • They need to stop living in the past and start living in the present!!!

  • why do they live like that?

  • It looks like they were trying to have their worship and community time together and and the photographer was being a paparazzi. I'm sure they hate being stared at and people taking their photos.

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  • Do they pay taxes???

  • Nope.

  • @babystylle: yes, the amish most def pay taxes. it is a popular misconception that they do not. however, they cannot be drafted for military service.

  • @machias88 Amish should be Tax free ,,are they ? seems that they are ok they are doing their own business...in short I like them...

  • This is absolutely awesome - they are indeed a shining light.

  • hey that playskool is modern

  • Yes, it depends on the order of the Amish and the wealth of the community. Different Amish communties accept different things.

    It's stupid to believe every Amish community is a throw back to the 1800s, because that is not the case. People who live around the Amish know this, but outsiders don't so they expect more then what the Amish actually are.

  • added this one to my favorite list

  • Me, too!

  • Whats that have to do with the Amish?

  • The Amish live the way they do because they believe that is the path to heaven. God told us that we are to live seperate from the world but thats not what saves us. That is why I left the comment below.

  • what the name of the song???

    I like it

  • Ashokan Farewell.

  • what a wonderful video :)) 5 stars!

  • I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you!!

  • This is so beautiful! What an outstanding job on this video!! I visited Upstate NY last month and got to see the Amish for the first time in my life and I was so fascinated. Thank you for sharing.

  • I thought that you would appreciate it!

  • @hikingtrailmaster Good people a peaceful eden..the race of modern life is not here.technology controls our lives

    the simple practical ways of life, are the way God wanted us to live..we have complicated everything to the point of insanity..

    Peace..

  • I Would say that's probably due to the fact that Amish rarely see doctors, unless they really have to. Education only runs till the 8th grade too, although Autism is spotted long before that in our world, it may not be in theres.

  • Ahh... The Amish! My people! (My great-great grandparents)

  • I was wondering, was that long gray box on the side of the school or church a Amish Herse?

  • it mosst likely was a bench wagon. This wagon goes from house to house for preaching Sundays, wedding,ect...

  • A very beautiful (and respectful) video. Thank you for sharing this as I enjoyed it very, very much!

    Sometimes, with the world we live in these days, I think the Amish have had the right idea about living all along.

  • I love the Amish!

  • i've actually have had, amish baked goods. when i bought them, i said hi, to the amish lady, and she was very soft spoken. they really keep to themselves,it's fascinating.

  • They're very peace-loving and quiet people. Though they keep to themselves, they will always acknowledge you when you speak to them, and are always very respectful. They don't pass judgment.

  • Are the Amish church occasions held at the bishop's home?

  • LOL! My people believe that pictures take their sole...

  • While I feel sorry for the Amish woman and kids, your use of the f word is uncalled for.

    (And I grew up Amish)

  • I find this video rather odd. I grew up amongst the Amish and if there is one thing I can say is that they are both the most conservative and yet most radical people I have ever known. They are most conservative in preserving their culture yet radical in their resistance to our over secularized society. All in all, they are most representative of what it means to be American. God bless them.

  • Yeah, but we don't try to hide it lol

  • They don't either - they just don't live in a media-intensive world. They deal with it in an older fashion: privately. Something which I'm sure the Holloway, Anthony, Peterson, and Smart families, whose scandals and misfortunes became public knowledge, would have appreciated.

  • fair enough. We can agree to disagree. Growing up in an amish town may have left me a bit bitter. At any rate, Have a nice day. :)

  • Bitter? About what exactly?

    (FYI I used to be Amish)

  • eh. Just living in a town where one religion dominates I guess. As a kid I was never allowed to play with anyone cause I wasn't Amish. Went to an Amish school and that was dreadful also. Before that I used to live in SLC Utah, and that was just as bad. But I don't really HATE the Amish, I just hated growing up in an Amish community. The cemetary I thought was very confusing too. Its really nothing personal, I just don't have the fondest memorys is all. PS sry about the spelling, I'm so tired.

  • OK, Well I make videos about my people, I am not exactly happy with everything either, but I do love my people.

  • Your videos are very good. Kept me up an extra hour last night watching them lol. Take care :)

  • Cool thanks for watching... Did you see my parent's video?

  • name of the song please?

  • Ashoken Farewell

  • I respect amish desire for a more simple life than that of a chaotic world however jesus made sense of the chaotic world and wrapped in his heart so can we

  • I don't know why any one would want to visit the Amish. Theres nothing there really to visit. I like going to the Amish because they sell good cold cuts. I think visiting the Amish is more of a in state visit thing, not something for say somone from California or Europe to visit.

    Amish culture is unique in that it is still true Christian. There are other plain Christian groups in America. Like the Hutterites, Old order Mennonites, German Brethern ect.

  • Amish are very good Christian People. Nice Video

  • Amish do not like there pics taken.

  • It may sound strange, but I really want to join the church. Right now,I'm learning a lot of Penn. Dutch words. Can anybody tell me how to say "Hey, how's it going?" When I learn the entire language, hopefully, my parents will let me go join.

  • Wie Gehts! Pronounced, "we gates".

  • No thats not strange at all cause i want to join the church too finnaly iv found somone else oh wants to be amish to

  • Are you serious? Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

  • Yah. Ih do.

  • You can check out YahooGroups and search for Amish, there is a group that is wants to join simular churches...

  • I love the way thier simple thier about love and family i think that is vary good. I love this video.

  • oh it's not like that at all, read more about the amish and you'll see what they are like. Not respecting their women, not educating them etc.

  • I have wacthed a lot and I don't see it. Tell me where to go so I can see it. I did not know that. I really thought they were loving and good people. So please let me know where Ican see this. Thank You

  • there is probably no video of course. Google amish women, and you'll find a lot of info. Children don't get educated past grade 8 and women are not equal to men (except maybe in doing chores) they play somewhat of a "submissive" role in a marriage. Though I'm obviously not amish, but I've read a lot about them

  • @paralyzer1111 That's not only an Amish thing, about women being submissive. Many conservative Christian churches, especially the Anabaptists (Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite, etc) believe the Bible says women are to submit to their husbands. They submit to their husbands' leadership and have different roles, keeping the house and raising the children. But (even though it's hard to understand for an outsider) women are actually highly honoured in these churches.

  • username amishdeception

  • you guys are idiots..i grew up amish..they are not abusive..i know of 1 sex offender..amish ppl are taught respect.you obviosly have none of that

  • I too was Amish, and I know of many. It depents on which Amish sect you ae asking about. I was from the Swartzentrubers.

  • can anybody tell me what the name of the song is plz?

  • That guy with the sunglasses looks like some sort of Amish Hitman, anyhow, do The Amish pay taxes?

  • One of the misconceptions, most of them do actually, but thy do not accept a lot of the gov't assistance programs

  • They don't need government assistance because 1) They don't want the government dictating what they do.

    2) They are self-supporting and care for each other-which is the way it should be.

  • Hello meddetect, I am aware of that, cause I was Amish, I was just answering a question about taxes.

    I was just at my parent's house today (and yesterday) and they are still Amish.

  • I find this video very relaxing to watch. I lost count of how many times I repalyed this video on my computer.

  • I agree - I find it very relaxing too :)

  • Being Amish must be better than living with my Alchoholic family.

  • What beautiful Country.

  • Why don't the Amish wear any colors? I ifnd it very morbid seeing everyone of them in dark grim outfits. Where that in Bible? American society is most definately totally corrupt and out of control but the Amish go way to far to the other extreme. Where's the moderation?

    Did anybody else see the big industrial propane tank in the background?

  • Ashokan Farewell brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it.

  • Great video htm, thank you!

  • I loved how you played Ashokan Farewell. This will defenetly go on my favorites!

  • What a wonderfuly put-together video about the only Christians in America who truly live their faith. The Amish don't have all the answers, they just know what doesn't work, and they avoid it. America laughs at them, but it's America that is suffering, not the Amish. Read Beverly Lewis's books for a good look at these people. And "Plain Truth" by Jodi Picoult.

  • Very well said mka.

  • @mka800 Because ignorance is bliss.

  • I guess most of the women are inside the building?

  • Seems you need to learn how to talk !

  • i guess your are right

  • Dude. With cussing like that, I can see why you have no subscribers.

  • Great video !

  • hey , really , im sorry for my bad language , honest . peace . wish all amish well. hard working people great families .

  • Seems we all could learn from them. I love their simple life, just dont think I could do it..without a walmart. :)

  • i envy those wonderful folks. though its a simple sort of life compared to mainstream society they are amonst the hardest working , most self sufficient people in the world are they have the sweetest families .my heart goes out to them . i have not been acting myself since i been taking tis medication , i feel so bad about my bad language in the first of my comment . i am sorry .

  • got to give the Amish credit for sticking to their principals

  • go amish woot woot

  • a generator?!!

    hahahahahahahahaha

    rotfl

    u amish are just so funny

  • Lol They saw you!

  • Only on YouTube can you find a charming glimpse into a life different than your own. This video has been filmed and edited to portray the Amish in a very positive light. The music adds to the genuine feel of the author's apparent intent - to show the simple charms and family values of this rare community. And don't overlook the fact that the family walking on the road smile and wave to the camera at the end of the clip.

  • This is a great video!!!!!

  • Great Video. I've always wanted to visit the Amish people. Sounds like a stupid question but do they use money? Or are they compleatly self sufficient? I once saw an artical that claimed the Amish people eat only once a day.... Is this true?

  • Yes they do, my Father had dealings with them years ago. Phones are also allowed in barns provided they are just used for business. They can seem standoffish, but once you get to know them, they're the kindest people you'll ever meet.

  • i do find the amish fascinating, does anyone know what song this is in the background?

  • Ashokan Farewell

  • amish aren't allowed being at computers :P

  • Those movies about the Amish-people are really interesting!Keepèm coming!

  • good very awesome keep making this movies

  • Wow, I must have hit the mark to get you all riled up like that, huh?

  • Nice piece of work. Too bad the ignorant, uninformed, and the narrow minded have to resort to profanity and name calling to deal with anything they can't understand. If you can't say anything good, then just don't open your mouth.

  • I like the fact that the kids are playing on a plastic play set and the baby has a plastic pacifier in her mouth

  • Man they seem like really gentile, nice people. I wish I could live a life like that. Just family, God, Work and chill.

    the only thing im concerned about is, if they only wed other amish, who all come from the same little group of colonist back then.. the person u marry and have kids with is almost certain a relative of yours ... that aint right.

  • They believe a lot is treating all animals especially dogs like disposable farm animals. They have huge numbers of puppy mills. Also the Amish has very high amounts of child molestation. These are the people who have puppy mills and they should be legally accountable.

  • You are a liar.

  • This is for WillBackbone

  • Attack me all you want but we know its the truth.

  • i'd never heard of the molestation bit. can you provide a reference?

  • Well simpleton's use that excuse all the time " I have never heard of that" You will hear them exclaim. Bottom line here is these people are high on the Michael Jackson list. They call most elders in the Amish community, Chester as in Chester the Molester. From extensive research of statistics which if far above your intellect I have researched that the rates of molestation in the Amish community are 2x's higher than general society. Here endeth the lesson.

  • simpleton ?!? are you a little sensitive to someone asking for reference? which you still have'nt provided. before i posted my comment i did a google search on "amish child molestation" and only one article came up. one.

    you sound like a dick also. did i critisize you? No. just asking because i sincerly hadn't heard of that.

    and until you can provide reference for your statistics they mean nothing.

  • Everything is fine except for the cuss word.

  • sorry man. it is a peaceful video i certainly don't want to bring a bad spirit here.

  • You're just as bad as a bible thumper, insisting that you are right and forcing your "enlightened" beliefs on people. You are just like a christian missionary. I am irreligious as well, but at least I leave people alone.

  • i grew up in PA, remember seeing amish. I'm in Korea now, but i miss seeing them.

    I have always wondered if they believe in repentence and faith in Jesus alone for Salvation? was never explained to me.

    Beautiful video By the way.

  • Yes they do.

  • i like ohio

  • Nice to see people who are still devoted to their way of life, and like to live in peace. Very nice video. Thanks enjoyed by all who watched it, uk.

  • why do they dress like jews?

  • Actually they are dressed in the fashion of European ancestors. They chose to shun 'modern' lifestyles-I guess they made that decision around the 17th Century or so.

  • are the amish ppl racist ?

  • Man check out that...parking lot

  • almost like norway!

  • The very best to these very intelegent people

  • Welcome to the 18th century. LOL.

  • you made my day :D

  • No way. Can't live like that.

  • ARE THERE BLACK AMISH FOLKS?

  • I don't think so. If a black person wished to become part of their community, they would let him do so, I think, but the Amish as an ethnic group are of German descend and therefore white.

  • I'M GLAD I'M NOT amish

  • nice calm music

  • they look hasidish

  • the amish people have a very good life no money no worrys they take care of each other they even take there time there greatful not like us we are greedy selfish people who take advantage of others i think they have strong beliefs and to his own good on them living this way there is nothing wrong wearing sunglasses man we all like to have 1 day with them it will open our eyes

  • i WOULD LOVE TO LIVE THIS LIFE, BECAUSE MY FAM LIFE IS A WRECK.

  • Think you will find that Amish do have autism in their communities

  • they seem really really nice people

  • if they're happy living like that...

    good for them... i prefer the computer and my iPod :P

  • AMEN SISTA

  • Are you calling the Amish a bunch of losers? I know someone who is Amish, and they live much better simpler lives then we do!

  • what is the name of the song in the back ground?

  • Interesting as we'r studying about "religious sects" in Sociology yay!!

  • what are you actually saying?please proof read your comment

  • podziwiam ich za to że potrafia zyc bez

    tych wszystkich wynalazków :o thats amazing

  • I like Amish, they cant be blamed for anntyhing. All of us are buisy destroing the world.. and they are one af the few who can say that it just wasn't their fault. If it wasnt for the religous part, I would probely have joint them

  • you are absouluty right! when i was growing up i had one secret. that was to be amish

  • I would disable comments on this video as it is a stand alone piece. The comments are a distraction from its beauty.

  • i used to see this all the time living in upstate new york i work with the amish they are very nice people. i think it is wonderful that they are pretty much staying back intime.

  • This is a very interesting video. Anyone who is judging the Amish should be ashamed of themselves. They are human beings like you and me, not animals. Just because they live a different way doesn't mean anything. They are just living their lives the best they can--just like everyone else. It's just another culture.

  • They just stopt going with the develepment. But if they want to be so pure why did they stop so late? That is what Iam saying. Why is the 19th century better then the 21th century? If we now stop to develop they say in 200 years: Beatiful they are obiosly closer to God. But why? Why is the 19th century closer to God? Cause is we stop develop for 200 years we are closer to God? I find that strange that`s all what iam trying to say

  • this is because then they didn't have so much. like now we worship money,clothes,video games,ect.... that is just how they worship.

  • Had nothing because they were dropped in an empty world. We are now filling that world. What iam trying to say is that the 1800 were ones modern to. So if I now create my own religious comunity and I say: we are staying at this point of develpment and go no further. Than in 200 years that will be primitive to. But why should this time be more to God then the 23th century? And why should the 19th century be more close to god then the 21th century?

  • who in the world said this century is better? by the time of the flood men were so corrupted, the human raze had to be destroyed:(..... you think ancient times were better then this? i mean who said that? if someone said then i'll b able to get your point

  • Nobody but that`s as strange as thinking the 19th century is better.

  • Then they will say who that guys are living pure and stuff. But it really is the modern of 200 years ago. And why is the 1800 a better time for God? It was just as full as sin as the 21 century. But that is just the vision of a naïve dutch guy. Sorry for my bad english.

  • Offcourse it`s simple. But I think it`s a little bit hypocrit because they don`t live in caves like God have created us. Iam not a believer but they believe God created them. And they are not naked. Offcourse it is primitive but at some point it was modern. And if I go to start a comunity and I will not go with the normal develpment anymore.

  • what are you talking about? God didnt creat us to live in caves, and men wasnt living in caves! they are not naked? what are you talking about my friend?

  • So you think time started in the 1800`s? No in the beginning man had to create something. They were naked.