Not Amish
Don’t jump to conclusions if you see someone wearing a bonnet; they might not even be Amish. Amongst them is Mennonites. Given their similarities, the Amish and Mennonites are not the same. In fact, mixing the two will irritate them greatly. Mennonites, like the Amish, are a non-Orthodox Christian sect. They do not live in isolation and are part of more modern cultures. Many of them are tech-savvy and drive cars. On rare occasions, a Mennonite’s attire can be mistaken for that of a non-Mennonite.
Not Amish
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Despite having many restrictions on their actions and ways of life, the Amish are remarkably strict and allow people to make their own choices. For those who break the rules, however, there is a framework in place. It’s essentially an Amish take on a “time-out.” There will unquestionably be consequences if anyone is found to be violating their ethics code. One of them is needing, which means the group shuns the individual.
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