Why Amish Men Grow Beards But Not Mustaches

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This tradition stems back to the early days of the Amish when wearing elaborate mustaches was common among those in the military.  In their early days, the Amish and other Mennonites in Europe were often persecuted by these groups. In addition to that, the Amish, being a pacifist group, didn’t want to associate themselves with those who waged war, so strictly forbid their members from growing  mustaches.  more...