The Amish are an independent group of people. Definitely no doubt about that. Separation from the outsiders, from those who are not Amish, is what their whole existence is built out of. In fact, this independence exists because the Amish feel it is necessary to be pleasing to God. They believe they are called to be separate from the world, like the New Testament tells them to be. They take this in a very literal way that is displayed for everyone to see. Truth be told, they want people to know they are separate. That’s why they dress the way they do, and ride around in the carriages from place to place. That’s why their houses are dark at night.