All fear of knowledge is irrational.
The Amish do not fear knowledge, they just shun the use of some of it for themselves. They certainly aren't luddites, up in arms warning the world about the dangers of knowledge and its application, and attempting to stop either the pursuit or use of it by others.
Hank
Not true, at least as I use the word fear. If you understand that something can be very dangerous, you fear it, even though you may still deal with it. I fear gasoline, but I use it in my car daily.
Should I forget to fear gasoline, I become more dangerous when using it.
Similarly, knowledge is very dangerous. All who approach it should do so with holy fear.
Knowledge corrupts.
Shalom.