They Don’t Accept Government Help

The Amish do not accept government benefits. They do pay taxes, but those who are self-employed do not have to pay social security taxes. This means that they cannot receive unemployment checks. Their whole philosophy is based on self-sufficiency, and it’s no surprise that they don’t get any government-related benefits.

They don’t believe that it’s the government’s responsibility to help them with their elderly or their sick. This means that they take care of their own without any help from the State.