The Amish religion is characterized by high standards. They strive to keep away from modernism and maintain the fundamental principles of their faith. The Amish live alone and take care of their belongings without the help of strangers. Isolating themselves from the modern world, the Amish maintain a strong faith. They have good values ​​and try to continue to show those values ​​through their children and grandchildren. The Amish believe many of the same things we Catholics believe. They believe in the Holy Trinity and that life after death exists in both Heaven and Hell. The resurrection of Christ and his death on the cross are also beliefs we both share. They isolate themselves from the modern world in order to keep their beliefs stronger. The Amish believe that modern objects such as cell phones, televisions, electricity, and tractors will lead them away from God and true worship. They are farmers because of their rural lifestyle and because they wish to stay away from modern life. Amish are baptized when they are approximately 18-21 years old (Amish Studies). They do this because they believe that when a young person is baptized it should be of their own free will and desire to be part of the Amish Church. They also want the young adult to understand what is happening and what their faith means. For the Amish, knowledge is salvation. The Amish religion was founded by Jacob Amman as a Mennonite movement, but was originally part of the Protestant Anabaptists. Jacob was trying to restore some of the early practices of the Mennonites but was unsuccessful and ended up creating a new religion. The Amish were then persecuted by Catholics and Protestant Christians when they were in Europe, so they accepted William Penn's offer and moved... center of paper... changed. They still believe in the same things and practice the same values ​​they always have. They also continued to keep away from modern things so that they could remain true to their old beliefs. Farming is still the primary occupation of the Amish and they continue to farm the old way as their great-great grandparents farmed. One step into most Amish districts is like stepping back in time 200 years. Things may not have changed for the Amish, but it wasn't a bad thing for them. Works Cited “Amish Studies.” Elizabethtown College. Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, Web. 9 March 2014. Erik. "The Ausbund." Amish America. Amish America, January 30, 2012. Web. March 9, 2014. Essay, Stephan. “How the Amish Work.” How stuff.com works. Amish America, September 19, 2002. Web. March 23, 2014. Zavada, Jack. "Amish Beliefs and Practices." About.com. Network. April 24. 2014.