As the tension between the Protestants and the Church of Rome intensified, so did the desire for a third way among dissenting groups. Soon a new group emerged, though in some senses it was also an old group–one that felt it could trace its origins all the way back to the New Testament. Known collectively as the Radical Reformation, these persecuted groups often advocated a nonviolent ethic, the separation of church and state, and a desire for both personal and corporate holiness. The ideas of these radicals spread through Europe, and over the years the Amish, Mennonites and Anabaptists, and to a lesser degree the Covenanters and Quakers, emerged or were influenced by this movement. . David Holdsworth
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The term Amish is derived from the German words “am” (on) and “heim” (home). The Amish are a group of people who live in the Pennsylvania area. They are known for their simple, plain dress, shunning of modern technology, and acceptance of the Old Testament. They are also known for their rejection of war.

According to one Amish website, "The Amish way is not to kill because it is contrary to God's law. . .

. To destroy another person because you do not like his appearance, his color, his religion or whatever reason would make you hate the person was never God's will."

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