Amish History and their place in society (details problems they face- also makes references to the film witness)

The Amish History During the Reformation in 16th Century Europe, Luther and Calvin promoted the concepts of individual freedom and the priesthood of all believers. In what has been called "the radical reformation", some religious reformers took these beliefs to a logical conclusion; they preached that the believer should separate themselves from all secular activities. One of the largest groups (the Anabaptists) promoted: * Baptism during adulthood after confession of faith, instead of during infancy, * The …

…genetic mutations that were present in the initial genetic pool (as they are in any population), making the Amish host to several inherited disorders." These include dwarfism, mental retardation and a large group of metabolic disorders. One in 200 have glutaric aciduria type I; they are born healthy, but can experience permanent neurological damage when a mild illness strikes. BIBLIOGRAPHY * The Bible (references are cited in the essay) * World Book Encyclopedia - Amish (Conflicts and Problems)