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wsloand

(Not Really) New Pictures

Jan 15, 2006 21:03

So, I got off my lazy bum and finally scanned in several rolls of photos from Lancaster County, PA that I took two years ago.

( Enclosed are some of my favorites )

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eighmelin January 17 2006, 11:57:33 UTC

amish people don't like having their picture taken. it goes against the what the bible says.

redshirtedgradu January 17 2006, 13:48:19 UTC

Ok, I admit: I've completely lost the ability to tell when you're joking.
I know they're pro simplicity, but didn't know they actually took umbrage at having their picture taken.. Quick! To the Internet:
www.amish.net sez:
"The Amish people do not pose for pictures because they believe that photographs violate the biblical teaching against making graven images (Exodus 20:4). Also, they are concerned that pictures will promote self-pride. They may put their hands or hats over their faces, look away or take evasive action to avoid having their picture taken"

So is it OK if you only use a digital camera since it's not technically engraving? Not that traditional photography is actually engraving either though...
I do find it amusing that this page actually has pictures of Amish folks on the same page where it says they don't like having their pictures taken. WTF?

wsloand January 18 2006, 02:58:04 UTC

I'll have to remember the digital camera question if I head back there. It could be an amusing question. I can imagine the conversation now:

Bill (to Amish man): So, I understand that Amish people don't like to have their picture taken; is that correct?
Amish Man: Yeh.
B: Why is that?
A: Because we are not to make graven images because it could promote pride-- a deadly sin.
B: What about pictures with a digital camera if they're not printed?
A: What is a "digital camera"?
B: <... explaination of digital cameras leaving out as many technical bits as possible ...>
A: What is "printed"?
B: *sigh*

wsloand January 18 2006, 02:53:02 UTC

I didn't know that was serious, but apparently according to Hugh it may be. Amish people are silly that way. I think that one or two let me take their picture, but there are Mennonites around there, too, and so they may have been one of the Amish-look-alikes. Darned imposters!

eighmelin January 18 2006, 11:38:02 UTC

what do you mean "according to hugh?" you don't believe me??

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