Amish Religion
In the Amish society, living the way that God wants is their number one goal. The Amish people hold church services every other Sunday at a different house in their church district. A church district usually consists of twenty-five to thirty families and has normally one bishop, two preachers, and one deacon. The bishop is the spiritual head of the district. A church service is about three hours long. During the service, men sit in the front rows of benches, and women sit behind them. Each district has a set of benches that are hauled to designated areas for the next service. These benches have no backs to them. After the service, there is a meal and time for socializing.
Amish people are not members of the church at birth. The Amish believe that making the decision to belong to the church is each individuals choice. Usually the Amish, in their early twenties, make the decision to join. They must, however, do so before marriage. Eighty percent of Amish children grow up to join the church and choose to stay in the Amish community.
The Amish believe they are temporary visitors on earth, and their principle duty is to prepare for the next world. The Amish believe in eternal life, however, it may be spent in heaven or hell, depending on how a person leads their life on earth.
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