in fundamental beliefs, but instead over conforming to certain ecclesiastical traditions, including having males grow beards after marriage, strict dress codes, the practice of foot washing, and living by duty, honor, and personal loyalty. The main point of contention between the Amish and the Anabaptists involved the exercise of Meidung, which translates as to shun or excommunicate. The Anabaptist faith maintains that only the pure should be involved in religion; if any member were to fall into sinful action, he should be excommunicated and shunne
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