Tourists from around the world are fascinated by the Amish community and make it a point to visit places like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in an attempt to understand the mysterious people who remain “behind” closed doors. » They do nothing to attract attention, other than having a culture that is unique to the rest of society. They isolate themselves from the outside world and aim to live the simplest lifestyle possible. Their way of life revolves around total obedience to God, the Church and tradition. People find it so intriguing: who are these people, what sets them apart, and how are they so successful in the midst of a changing world? (Kraybill, Johnson-Weiner, and Nolt, 3-4) The Amish society originated in Europe in 1693, when it was founded by Jakob Ammann. The last European group dwindled in the late 1930s and the remaining Amish families have since moved to North America. The Amish are a Protestant Christian group who integrate the teachings of Jesus into their daily lives. Today, Amish communities are primarily found in the states of Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio, although they are spread across many other states as well as Ontario. Despite the belief that this society would be extinct by the 21st century, the Amish population has unexpectedly skyrocketed over the past hundred years. In 1900 the population was only six thousand people. However, according to the Amish, the current population of this cultural group has reached 275,000 people (Kraybill, Johnson-Weiner, and Nolt, 3-4). What makes the Amish so different is their simple way of life. The Amish are commonly known for their use of horse and buggies as a means of transportation in the community. All modern technology is like... middle of paper...... because of the morals and values ​​that have been instilled in them all their lives. The Amish also believe that the bond of faith between new members of the Church will make their community stronger than ever, as they will be able to choose this path for themselves after exploring other ways of life (Kraybill, Johnson-Weiner and Nolt, 212). , Suzanne Woods. Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World. Grand Rapids, MI: Revell, 2009. “The Future of the Amish” in print. Academic research completed. EBSCO, nd Web. February 10, 2014. Kraybill, Donald B., Karen Johnson-Weiner, and Steven M. Nolt. The Amish. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 2013. 3-5. Print.Mazie, Steven V. “Consenting Adults? Amish Rumspringa and the dilemma of leaving liberalism. » APSA 3.4 (2005): 749-58. American Political Science Association. Internet. February 10. 2014.