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The Amish don't serve in the army because of there belief but they can if they so choose

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No, they are exempt for the draft as conscientious objectors. Also, they do not volunteer for the armed services.

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No, they are exempt from the draft as conscientious objectors. They do not volunteer.

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Can they? Yes. Will they? No, the Amish are pacifistic and conscientious objectors.

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