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Emperor1956 -> RE: AMISH made BDSM toys???? (6/3/2008 2:20:19 PM)
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FR: Why would you think being Amish is inconsistent with being into B/D/S/M? There is nothing in the Amish theology (which is at base conservative mainstream Protestant theology) nor in the Amish "simplicity" code, which would make many aspects of WIIWD unusual. A fundemental concept of Amish belief is a "submission" to the will of God. On the submissive's end, how close is that to submission with one's marriage. From the Wiki article on Amish belief: "Two key concepts for understanding Amish practices are their rejection of Hochmut (pride, arrogance, haughtiness) and the high value they place on Demut or "humility" and Gelassenheit (German, meaning: calmness, composure, placidity) — often translated as "submission" or "letting-be," but perhaps better understood as a reluctance to be forward, self-promoting, or to assert oneself in any way. "
Indeed, one might argue that in a strongly hierarchical society where power derives from established family or social roles, persons are more likely to import a B/D/S/M "flavor" into interpersonal relationships. Granted, you are not likely to find polyamorous relationships common (although polyfidelity is not unknown in related Mennonite sects). And younger Amish are not sexually conservative -- indeed, during rumspringa (the awakening period for older adolescents who are about to decide whether to accept the church as adults), sexual experimentation is pretty much expected (although the major consequence -- pregnancy -- results in marriage and immediate assumption of adult duties.) Also, given the antipathy to electricity, you probably won't find a lot of electro-sex play.
E.
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