I did a little reading this week about the Amish due to this thread. To the Amish, a photograph is a violation of the 2nd commandment - do not make any graven images - it's a long held Amish belief that pre-dates photography. They see photographs, paintings, sketches of the face, as a form of vanity, and, thereby, a sin. It's important to them and their beliefs.
They don't have an issue with things like x-rays or fingerprints, because it doesn't fit the vanity issue.
Personally, I'd like to see LESS restrictions on all of us that wish to purchase guns, not more. As far as the Amish go, given current laws, I have no problem with them perhaps being offered an alternative form of ID, such as the fingerprint idea. Maybe for them, that means they have to wait a few days that you and I may not otherwise have to do. That way, they still undergo a check and confirmation like you or I would, but are also allowed to honor their religious beliefs. Seems like a reasonable compromise for everyone, and they aren't given a special pass that the rest of us don't get to enjoy.
I would suspect that the Amish, who seem to be generally easygoing folks, would be willing to abide by such a rule. What do you think?
I think they would likely agree to that, and if done correctly it would be every bit as proficient and as effective as the alternative. Again, I am not opposed to the idea, I just don't think we should be allowing exceptions out of hat for religions. It needs to be across the board and available to all. If I decide I want to handle my affairs the same way, I should be allowed to.