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To: MtnClimber

I checked, and at least they do use power tools. I just couldn’t imagine building a house without a powered saw.


8 posted on 04/24/2025 6:20:21 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Carry_Okie

Most of my furniture was built by Amish craftsmen. They do wonderful work.


10 posted on 04/24/2025 6:23:12 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: Carry_Okie
I checked, and at least they do use power tools. I just couldn’t imagine building a house without a powered saw.

The Amish consider technology to be the work of the devil. Sometimes they must use the devil's tools for a greater good, but they try very hard to avoid that. They live a simpler life.
29 posted on 04/24/2025 7:34:19 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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