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| Amish clothing is meant to keep one's mind on God daily. |
Probably not. The Amish believe that their clothing must reflect their lifestyle of non-conformity, simplicity and be designed for utilitarian purposes and not to be attract attention to the body. Thus the purpose of simple clothing.
Amish were the Anabaptists back in the 1500's and most were considered peasants, which today would mean a lower class on the rung of social status. The goal is to blend and become the community for the good of all, for the purity of all and humility of spirit.
Catholic Sisters used to dress in habits for the very same reason. Orthodox Jewish people have a similar thought process and follow rules of dress. Muslim women cover their head.
The bottom line is to praise God at all times and not to deviate with their clothing.
Our bottom line is much different. To be stylish. To be attractive to others. Does our clothing reflect our love of God?
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