About.com: Amish 101
History, religious beliefs, and social customs.
The Amish
Includes a profile of the Amish, links with abstracts, a print bibliography, and video materials. Part of the Religious Movements site of the University of Virginia.
Background Dynamics of Amish Movement
Scholarly article by Leonard Gross on the history of the Amish.
The Old Order Amish: To Remain in the Faith or to Leave
Scholarly paper discussing research on Amish youth in northeast Indiana and their decisions regarding church membership. Attempts to identify factors more likely to lead to defection from the church.
National Committee For Amish Religious Freedom
Committee of non-Amish individuals working to preserve religious freedom for the Old Order Amish. Site includes information on the Amish including a question and answer feature and articles on a 1972 court case.
The Amish
A quick look at their history and beliefs.
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