Love And Marriage, Horse And Carriage

Ever wondered why the Amish hadn’t embraced cars or any other form of modern technology? Well, it’s because they follow the old ways, as governed by the Ordnung, which says that they may not use any technology. There is, however, room for change as long as the proper procedures are followed.

Members of an Amish community can petition to make new technology acceptable. This has caused rifts in the society and generated many new factions, with those who prefer the old ways breaking away from those embracing new tech. This was especially evident in the early 1900s, as modern farming equipment like tractors became more prominent.