The Amish are a group of traditionalist Anabaptist Christians who follow a form of Protestant Christianity. Their religious beliefs are rooted in Anabaptist theology, which emphasizes adult baptism, pacifism, simplicity, community, and separation from the secular world. The Amish originated in Europe in the late 17th century, splitting from Swiss and Alsatian Mennonite Anabaptists under the leadership of Jakob Ammann. They maintain a lifestyle and faith that reflect their interpretation of the Bible and Christian teachings, focusing on humility, plain living, and submission to God's will (Gelassenheit)
. Amish worship services are typically held every other Sunday in members' homes rather than church buildings, and their services include hymn singing from the Ausbund hymnal, prayers, and sermons often delivered in Pennsylvania German or High German. The Amish church is organized into districts, each with its own community leaders, and they emphasize faith practiced through daily life rather than elaborate rituals or displays
. In summary, the Amish are Anabaptist Christians who practice a conservative, rural, and community-centered form of Christianity, distinct from but related to Mennonite groups
