The Struggle for Acceptance
Can you be Amish, and also a gay person? A reader writes: I am sure there must be some Amish kids that are gay. I wonder how their parents and church handle this, as well as how the gay kids deal with it. Any idea where I might find this info? The short answer is that Amish view homosexual behavior as a sin. Do you leave? Do you stay and play it straight?
Growing Up Gay and Amish
Repenting in front of your district can lead to forgiveness and no further punishment against you. Being Gay and Amish Being Gay and Amish Due to the religious beliefs of most Amish, it is no surprise that homosexuality is not discussed. Since they follow strict adherence to the rule of God, they feel that being LGBTQ is to live in sin and not “in the light of God.” Growing up Amish, you. Melanie Springer Mock. March 19, A respectful study of Amish sexuality
Many Amish people have limited or no exposure to modern media like television or the Internet. This limited exposure means they might not be familiar with terms like “gay,” “lesbian,” or “LGBT rights,” which are commonly discussed in mainstream media. Well, of course, there are. Now, in all of the years I have been visiting Amish settlements I have never met someone who openly identified themselves as much but, statistically, yes, there are gay and lesbian Amish. 
What’s It Like To Be Gay And Amish – Gay in the CLE
What happens if you are Amish and Gay? Discover the untold story of being Amish and gay in a community where tradition and faith dictate every aspect of life. Given the universal nature of human sexuality and identity, a small segment of the Amish population has homosexual inclinations. But because the Amish community is very traditional and follows religious rules closely, these people hide their gay identity.
What if you’re Amish…and gay?
I live in an area with a lot of Amish and Mennonite. I have very good friends that are one of those faiths. I asked that very question. I have universally been told that they feel it is a sin. If you wish to remain Amish or Mennonite you pray for forgiveness and marry and procreate and shove that part of you away. If you wish to live a "sinful life" then you join the English. At 17, he was removed from his home and community. He was sent, by his parents, to an ex-gay religious counselor. What Happens to Gay Amish People?
So, it is Pride month and I know some people have wondered: are there gay Amish or LBGQT+ Amish? Well, of course, there are. Now, in all of the years I have been visiting Amish settlements I have never met someone who openly identified themselves as much but, statistically, yes, there are gay and lesbian Amish. . 
Are There LGBT Amish Individuals?
James Schwartz was raised in an Amish community in Michigan. In a segment on HuffPost Live, he shared his struggle to fit into this group when he realized he was gay. "If an Amish youth comes out to his parents and says 'I'm gay', then they really don't have any choice," he said. "They're going to have to leave. Unless they choose, of course, to stay in the closet.". .
What if you're Amish and gay?
Gay Amish face a choice of leaving the church (and thus their families, churches, communities and vocations) or sublimating their gay identities and presenting a heterosexual self. Because “personal identity is subsumed to the group,” and because the collective culture of the Amish is heteronormative, there is no openly gay Amish subgroup. .