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Originally posted by ajrsmom
The groups differ primarily in matters of dress, language, forms of worship, and the extent to which they allow modern technology and the forces of the "outside world" to impact their lives. Most Brethren and Mennonites dress much like their "English" neighbors. Other Mennonites, Brethren and Amish Mennonites wear distinctive Amish clothing but may make use of "worldly" conveniences -- such as cars, electricity and telephones. On the other hand, Old Order Mennonite and Old Order Amish groups are more restrictive in their views of modern technology, with the Old Order Amish being the most conservative of Lancaster County's "plain" groups. |
Not to, be ignorant. But, to nitpick.
Actually, the Brethern religion, is nowadays, much different than the Amish and Mennonite!
Young Brethern approx age 60 and under. Dress like the rest of the world, only a few select Brethern still dress as the Mennonite. Brethern woman are allowed to attend church without a covering, and wear pants and/or jeans to attend church. This would not be allowed in a Mennonite church. The older order Brethern are considered
unbiblical if not wearing their covering, which now most never wear a covering.
Just a little inside info. on the PA dutch, Mennonite/Amish. Though modern conviences are not permissible in the home. Many have an outhouse with a working phone in it.
Also, this is a good one. When a young mennonite/amish girls covering is removed, they are allowed to do
anything I find that very amusing.
Just a few interesting inside facts about the Brethern, Amish and Mennonite.
Oh, I am Brethern, and never realized that I am considered that closely to a mennonite/amish!
