The United States is home to 280,000 Amish people, living in several eastern states including Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. They came from Germany and Switzerland in the 17th and 18th centuries, speaking both German and English. The Amish are a sect of Christianity that values freedom and peace, abstains from politics and military service, deeply believes in God, practices humility, emphasizes community cooperation and mutual assistance, and generally avoids contact outside their sect. Marriages occur only within the sect. Men grow beards after marriage, wear black suits with white shirts, and don hats, resembling Jewish men in appearance.

The Amish maintain a rural lifestyle where men farm and women weave. They take pride in preserving medieval customs, with each household owning sufficient farmland and a homestead, living comfortably with their agricultural products and handicrafts sold in the market. They view modern electrical appliances as corrosive and refuse to use cars, electric lights, electrical devices, computers, or mobile phones, relying instead on horse-drawn plows and carriages. Heating, old-fashioned refrigerators, and washing machines are powered by gas.

Around 200 Amish people form a small district, and they do not have churches; instead, worship rotates among households every two weeks. Family is central to Amish life, with most families having five to six children, who are formally baptized at the age of 17. The Amish have their own schools and teachers, separate from public schools. Education lasts eight years, without distinguishing between primary and secondary school, covering English, math, agriculture, construction, blacksmithing, and other practical skills, which they consider sufficient. A few young people who wish to attend public high schools or universities have the option to do so. The Amish are known for their honesty and integrity, conducting business with a handshake rather than formal contracts.

The Amish maintain a pastoral, idyllic lifestyle, enjoying planting flowers. Indiana has large and beautiful Amish communities open to visitors, and Pennsylvania has Amish towns that can also be toured. The Amish offer modern society a lesson in how to enjoy the benefits of nature while living a balanced life, without constantly chasing the latest electronic inventions. Even without electronics, a rural life can be peaceful and fulfilling.