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The rate of [[autism]] among the Amish is only 1 out of every 271, while the overall rate in the [[U.S.]] is 1 out of every 36.<ref>https://x.com/BrianLenzkes</ref>  Differences in [[vaccination]] and [[video game]] [[addiction]] could be factors.

The rate of [[autism]] among the Amish is only 1 out of every 271, while the overall rate in the [[U.S.]] is 1 out of every 36.<ref>https://x.com/BrianLenzkes</ref>  Differences in [[vaccination]] and [[video game]] [[addiction]] could be factors.

The Amish are leaders in establishing rights of religious liberty, mentioned in more than about 1,000 court cases as of Jan. 23, 2022 (roughly half federal and half in state court).  Most of the cases concern challenges to regulations of their farms, but some implicate the [[Second Amendment]] and other rights.  One example was an unsuccessful motion to dismiss a federal indictment in [[Pennsylvania]] of an Amish man for allegedly "dealing in firearms without a license ... in violation of the Gun Control Act, specifically, title 18, United States Code, Section 922(a)(1)(A) and 924(a)(1)(D)."  ''United States v. King'', No. 5:22-cr-00215-001, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 224929, at *1 (E.D. Pa. Dec. 14, 2022).

The Amish are leaders in establishing rights of religious liberty, mentioned in more than about 1,000 court cases as of Jan. 23, 2022 (roughly half federal and half in state court).  Most of the cases concern challenges to regulations of their farms, but some implicate the [[Second Amendment]] and other rights.  One example was an unsuccessful motion to dismiss a federal indictment in [[Pennsylvania]] of an Amish man for allegedly "dealing in firearms without a license ... in violation of the Gun Control Act, specifically, title 18, United States Code, Section 922(a)(1)(A) and 924(a)(1)(D)."  ''United States v. King'', No. 5:22-cr-00215-001, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 224929, at *1 (E.D. Pa. Dec. 14, 2022).

Amish live "[[off-the-grid]]" without the use of electricity, which [[liberal]]s ostensibly prefer yet hypocritically rarely do themselves, and even impose regulations making it difficult to live this way.  Amish do not participate in [[Social Security]] (they obtained an exemption due to their religious beliefs) and also generally do not attend school beyond 8th grade but continue to learn by reading throughout their lives.  Their ancestors were [[German]]-speaking [[Swiss]] who arrived in eastern [[Pennsylvania]] in the 1700s, and more came over in the 1800s.  The now-largest Amish settlement (148 large families today) west of the [[Mississippi River]] was from [[Switzerland]] to Kolona in southeastern [[Iowa]], in 1846.<ref name="Trib">https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-08-09-8801210505-story.html</ref>  Many Amish people speak [[Pennsylvania Dutch]], a dialect of [[German language|German]].

Amish do not participate in [[Social Security]] (they obtained an exemption due to their religious beliefs) and also generally do not attend school beyond 8th grade but continue to learn by reading throughout their lives.  Their ancestors were [[German]]-speaking [[Swiss]] who arrived in eastern [[Pennsylvania]] in the 1700s, and more came over in the 1800s.  The now-largest Amish settlement (148 large families today) west of the [[Mississippi River]] was from [[Switzerland]] to Kolona in southeastern [[Iowa]], in 1846.<ref name="Trib">https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-08-09-8801210505-story.html</ref>  Many Amish people speak [[Pennsylvania Dutch]], a dialect of [[German language|German]].

The Amish are the fastest-growing religion in the United States, doubling every 20 years.<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-08-01/why-the-amish-population-is-exploding#:~:text=But%20according%20to%20a%20new,in%201989%20of%20about%20100%2C000. Why the Amish Population Is Exploding]</ref> The Amish population is growing so fast that each year some families move out to acquire more farmland.  They are highly successful financially and morally.  By 2050 the Amish are expected to attain 1 million in total population in the [[United States]], and by 2222 the Amish could be the majority in the U.S.<ref>By doubling its population every 20 years, the Amish population would increase by 1024 times in 200 years.</ref>  The largest Amish communities are in [[Pennsylvania]], where the Amish population exceeded 84,000 as of 2021 and is growing at more than a 3% annual rate.

The Amish are the fastest-growing religion in the United States, doubling every 20 years.<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-08-01/why-the-amish-population-is-exploding#:~:text=But%20according%20to%20a%20new,in%201989%20of%20about%20100%2C000. Why the Amish Population Is Exploding]</ref> The Amish population is growing so fast that each year some families move out to acquire more farmland.  They are highly successful financially and morally.  By 2050 the Amish are expected to attain 1 million in total population in the [[United States]], and by 2222 the Amish could be the majority in the U.S.<ref>By doubling its population every 20 years, the Amish population would increase by 1024 times in 200 years.</ref>  The largest Amish communities are in [[Pennsylvania]], where the Amish population exceeded 84,000 as of 2021 and is growing at more than a 3% annual rate.

There are different sects of Amish, such as the "Old Order Amish" and the "New Order Amish."  In some ways the New Order is more conservative than the Old Order, as the New Order completely bans [[alcohol]] and smoking.  Within the Old Order Amish are the [[Swartzentruber Amish]], who are particularly [[conservative]].

There are different sects of Amish, such as the "Old Order Amish" and the "New Order Amish."  In some ways the New Order is more conservative than the Old Order, as the New Order completely bans [[alcohol]] and smoking.  Within the Old Order Amish are the [[Swartzentruber Amish]], who are particularly [[conservative]].

The largest Amish communities are in [[Pennsylvania]]. Statewide, Ohio and Indiana also have high Amish populations.<ref>https://www.incontext.indiana.edu/2012/nov-dec/article2.asp</ref>  An Amish rule is that "one should buy no more land than he can work,"<ref name="Trib"/> such as 80 acres for one large family.  On that property crops of corn, hay, and oats can be grown to support 30 cows and 60 hogs.

The largest Amish communities are in [[Pennsylvania]], while Ohio has surpassed it in overall Amish population and Indiana also has a large Amish population.<ref>https://www.incontext.indiana.edu/2012/nov-dec/article2.asp</ref>  An Amish rule is that "one should buy no more land than he can work,"<ref name="Trib"/> such as 80 acres for one large family.  On that property crops of corn, hay, and oats can be grown to support 30 cows and 60 hogs.

The group was founded by Jakob Ammann in the 1690s and began to settle in [[Ohio]], Pennsylvania, and [[Indiana]] beginning in the 18th century.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>  "The Scribbler counted the number of directory pages devoted to each Amish surname. Stoltzfus came in first, by far, followed by King, Fisher, Beiler, Esh, and Lapp."<ref>https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/there-are-4-books-every-old-order-amish-family-keeps-in-its-home-collection-the/article_5a448cc2-9a8d-11e8-a2ea-1fc6bc69d5d9.htm</ref>  Hochstetler, Hochleitner, and Yoder are also common Amish surnames.

The group was founded by Jakob Ammann in the 1690s and began to settle in [[Ohio]], Pennsylvania, and [[Indiana]] beginning in the 18th century.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>  "The Scribbler counted the number of directory pages devoted to each Amish surname. Stoltzfus came in first, by far, followed by King, Fisher, Beiler, Esh, and Lapp."<ref>https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/there-are-4-books-every-old-order-amish-family-keeps-in-its-home-collection-the/article_5a448cc2-9a8d-11e8-a2ea-1fc6bc69d5d9.htm</ref>  Hochstetler, Hochleitner, and Yoder are also common Amish surnames.