Ordnung
The Ordnung is a set of rules that govern the social elements that are forbidden. The Ordnung laws govern everything from clothing to technology to education. The word “order” or “discipline” is derived from a German word. Because there is no central church government among the Amish, each assembly is autonomous and governs itself.
Ordnung
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No Central Church Government
As stated previously, the Amish have no main church government, so each local church is free to alter the Ordnung as it sees fit. As a result, depending on the Amish culture, certain laws may differ. In other words, some Amish communities are more laid-back than others.
No Central Church Government
