Dr. Couch, what do you think of the Amish?
ANSWER: Years ago I lived in Amish country. There are several levels or
fellowships of the Amish, with varying degrees of legalism. They had a
lot of moral problems that they tried to hide, and were very deep in
problems. Many were nice folks, and all whom I knew I felt were born
again. But some have moved so far from the gospel it is doubtful if they
are saved. The way they live (trying to deny the world by dress and
funny little hats) is excessive. We are to be separate from sin but not
isolate from sinners. They claim to be rejecting modernity, but they are
not. They are selective in what they give up. Some give up cars for
horse and buggies but then wear glasses! Contradiction!
Thanks for asking!
Dr. Mal Couch
