The Case of the Amish (Who Have a Very Strong

The case of the Amish (who have a very strong Protestant ethic)

A) shows that a Protestant ethic is sufficient to ensure affluence and upward mobility (though it may not be a necessity) .
B) disproves the Weberian Protestant ethic thesis.
C) shows that while certain value orientation might contribute to affluence, it is not sufficient unless other factors are also present.
D) demonstrates that certain religious orientations were necessary and sufficient for upward social mobility in the modern world.