Pacifists
The Amish faith is largely pacifist, avoiding violence and emphasizing repentance above all else. On religious grounds, the Amish do not participate in the military or accept the death penalty. The Amish are pacifists, claiming to follow Jesus’ command to love one’s enemies. The Amish despise all types of aggression.
Pacifists
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Children Are Given Faceless Dolls
Young Amish children are sometimes given faceless dolls as a toy. Pride and vanity are discouraged by the expressionless, blank faces. According to a 2007 sociological study, the dolls are faceless since “all are alike in God’s view,” and the absence of facial features complies with the Bible’s prohibition against graven photos. The majority of Amish doll makers remained anonymous.
Children Are Given Faceless Dolls
