The Impact of Persecution On Amish Culture The Amish belief system is based on a very literal interpretation of the Bible, which has frequently brought them into conflict with mainstream society. This is especially true in the case of the principle of non-resistance to violence, based on the verse "whoever hits you on one cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt from him either" (Luke, 6:29). Actually, it has caused antipathy from the beginnings of Amish society in the 16th century (Karybill 4). On the other hand, the Amish interpretation of this specific verse has contributed a great deal to the survival of the Amish culture to the present day, despite all the problems that have arisen from it. The Amish were persecuted in their early history because of their passivity. Since t....

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