Special Protocol
The Ordnung is a set of rules that govern what can and cannot be done in social situations. Everything, including clothing to technology, to education, is governed by the Ordnung laws. The words “command” and “discipline” come from a German word. Because the Amish have no central church government, each assembly is autonomous and self-governing.
Special Protocol
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Local Autonomy
Because there is no centralized religious authority, each church is able to adjust the Ordnung as they see qualified. Each Amish organization can have its own set of laws because they have these capabilities. Some cultures have stricter regulations than others.
Local Autonomy
