I’m surprised no past president has hosted the Amish in the White House. They are a solid presence in various parts of the country. May as well welcome into the People’s House.
There are lots of Amish in my area, they have their faults, for sure, but most work hard and almost all have a trade/skill rather than just trying to collect a check.
In our little town in Idaho, we now have about 15-families.
They opened a really great country store and deli located about 10-miles from town...I never thought it could make it, but it is packed every day.
Really nice, friendly folks...hard working and welcome neighbors.
The Amish and most conservative Anabaptists like Old Order Mennonites do not vote as a rule. The foundation of their world view is based on a two kingdom theology which sees their primary allegiance to the Kingdom of God. Supporting politicians who may send men into war and who look at other human beings as objects of revenge would never fit into their practices as followers of Jesus Christ. So it is very unusual to see Amish people making statements about politics. However, I think they may be worried about retaining religious rights if a new, liberal Administration should infiltrate the White House, so perhaps they want to show particularly VP Pence that they appreciate the President’s stance on religious freedom.