Part one of term paper
The Amish belief system is based on a very literal interpretation of the Bible, which has frequently brought them into conflict with mainstream society. This is especially true in the case of the principle of non-resistance to violence, based on the verse "whoever hits you on one cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your c ...

Part two of term paper
... all the problems that have arisen from it. The Amish were persecuted in their early history because of their passivity. Since they took Jesus' commandment "Do not resist¡Kevil" (Matthew, 5:39) literally, they refused to serve in the military, thus attracting the anger of the aristocratic leaders who were already upset since the Amish did not acknowledge their authority (Lantz). According to Amish belief, one had to accept evil and violence without fighting back. They were willing to defend neith ...