by A.A., Summer Intern | Aug 13, 2021 | Amish Culture, Wisconsin v. Yoder
The Amish religion falls under the umbrella of Christianity, and within that, it is an offshoot of Anabaptism. Anabaptists are a subset of Protestants who believe baptism at birth to be immoral. They emphasize that baptism should not occur until one can make the...
by A.A., Summer Intern | Aug 1, 2021 | Amish Culture, Wisconsin v. Yoder
The US Supreme Court Case Wisconsin v. Yoder, decided in 1972, ruled that compulsory high school education was not required for those whose religious beliefs did not support a full education, in this instance being the Amish. This case has allowed hundreds of children...
by A.A., Summer Intern | Jul 18, 2021 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
United States Supreme Court Case Wisconsin v. Yoder placed the futures of thousands of children in limbo. The fundamental right to a full, enriching education was being argued: one side claiming religious liberty, and the other fighting to give children the right to a...