In the World But of the World
In The World, But Not Of The World To many, the Amish are viewed as misunderstood, shut off from the outside world. ... Is it political reasons or religious beliefs that allow them to live in the world, but not of the world? ... Some of the most important beliefs held by the Amish are: separation from the outside world and closeness to nature. ... The fear of being shunned and excommunicated keeps the Amish from being tempted by the outside world. ... The world Amish population is estimated at 134,000, but only adults are counted as full church members. The Amish society is intent on keeping the outside world out of their lives. ... Today the Amish stubbornly maintain their way of life, making concessions to modernity only grudgingly, by living in the world, but not of the world.