Who are the so-called "plain people"? Without sufficient insight and research, one might assume that Amish and Mennonites are simply interchangeable terms for a group that is essentially one in the same thing. This assumption is, without a doubt, a misperception. Although expressed in very different ways, both share a commitment to nonviolence and a desire to live simply. In fact, the Amish broke away from the Mennonites, who were believed to be too liberal for the Amish's leanings. The two different factions share numerous similarities; however, the Amish and Mennonites do not view certain beliefs and values ​​regarding modern technology, clothing, urban civilization, punishments, church involvement, education, or occupations the same way. For example, the idea of ​​technology is generally rejected by the Amish but adopted by the Mennonites. The Amish steadfastly abstain from the use and possession of any form of electricity or technology; henceforth, this group of people tends to use horse-drawn carriages for transportation (whose education is that?). The ban on technology among the Amish community exists because modern influence is said to interfere with the purity of their faith (Amish and Mennonites). Essentially, the Amish mentality perceives modern technology as the primary connection to the evil nature of the world that is believed to so easily trap a person in conveniences and temptations deemed immoral. Fearing that the ability to practically sustain life will be destroyed, the Amish use every tactic possible to prohibit that which would devastate family life and community unification. Simply put, smaller is better and less is better (Religion Facts). Mennonites, on the other hand, are more tolerant of technology and… middle of paper… developments, punishments, religious obligations, construction, and livelihoods in general. First, the differentiation between Amish and Mennonites is not necessarily in beliefs, but rather in the level of application towards belief in what is considered right in the eyes of each separate religion. Anonymous works cited. "The Amish." ReligionsFacts. March 5, 2013. Accessed November 17, 2013. .http://www.welcome-to-lancaster-county.com/amish-and-mennonites.htmlhttp://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid= 5&sid= fe28ee3b-15cb-42a3-b1bc-9a1359c0d647%40sessionmgr13&hid=127&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=aph&AN=9707226698http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer /pdfviewer?sid=49 5f1136-223f-4e5e -9b9a- 015e639c978f%40sessionmgr4004&vid=6&hid=4206"Amish." Encyclopedia Britannica. Volume