What are the limits on Amish use of technology?

It seems like the calendar always says it's 1840. So trains are okay; cars aren't. Lanterns are fine; electricity is out. But some things seemed strange to me, like Eli's use of the office chair with wheels on it around the kitchen. They sure didn't have chairs like those in the 19th century.

How do they decide what's okay and what's not?

And why are they making electric heaters for the home now? :-)




I asked the doctor to take your picture so I can look at you from inside as well.