Do they consider themselves American?
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The Amish would say they are Americans, they are citizens, they pay their taxes, but they also keep the world as at a distance. They see the world being based on force. They see their church community being based on love and nonviolence and patience. I love this country with country of great people, but the kingdom of heaven comes first. And this trend in America, Love America or leave it. You wave the flag and the flag is fine. But we're the only national world that worships the flag. It's weird. It's very heathen. The kingdom we live in, we pledge allegiance to God and not the flag. The Amish shape themselves by rejecting us. And that's hard to get around if you're the group that's being rejected. I mean, they don't want to be like us.
Summary
The text contrasts the Amish's identity as American citizens with their commitment to a nonviolent kingdom of heaven. It highlights their rejection of worldly force and flag worship, emphasizing allegiance to God over national symbols. Ultimately, the takeaway is that the Amish willingly reject dominant cultural norms to maintain their distinct way of life.