Some sections of Amish believe it is OK to have gas driven equiptment to maintain a farm , chainsaws , generators , to provide electricity for air compressors , mowers, washing machines , welders , it just depends on the area they live in . It all stays within a minumum dependancy, lifestye when it comes to the modern world . They are very honest and hard working people .I will tell you that if you offer to take them to town to get a check cashed , they will pay you and have you stop at the store ,the bank, the post office, the licence branch , the bait and tackle shop , the gas station , and on and on .