Interesting Facts About Amish People That Most People Do Not Know

Published on 06/09/2021
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Beards Are A Lot Common

Although an older Amish man with a long beard is not exactly unusual, mustaches are uncommon. Mustaches are frowned upon, but beards are acceptable because men in the Bible sported them frequently. As a result, seeing an Amish man with a large beard isn’t surprising.

Beards Are A Lot Common

Beards Are A Lot Common

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Believer’s Baptism

“Believer’s baptism,” which is plainly a baptism for people approaching adulthood, is observed by traditional Amish people. A believer’s baptism is also regarded to as adult baptism because it is assumed that faith cannot exist before the age of accountability. If a child is old enough to earnestly confess their faith, they are frequently baptized as believers. This belief arose from the Christian movement of Anabaptism.

Believer's Baptism

Believer’s Baptism

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