Contact With Modern World
Since connectivity is growing and becoming a norm all around the world, the Amish communities, who have been able to keep mostly isolated for centuries, are now finding themselves grappling with modernity. Some New Order Amish have allowed members to use cell phones and pagers, though many members of the Older Order will still avoid using cell phones.
Contact With Modern World
Not A Lot Of Choices
Due to the fact that Amish must marry someone from inside the community, it’s not surprising that options are quite limited. Marrying a first cousin is not allowed, but marrying a second cousin usually is. Marrying a “Schwartz” cousin, which is the first cousin once removed, is not allowed in the Lancaster County.
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Not A Lot Of Choices
