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 Althea Chokwe | Jul 25, 2021 | Current Events, Wisconsin v. Yoder
This year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan are a chance for nations to reunite once more after being separated by the grueling coronavirus pandemic. Per Human Rights Watch, the Games are an opportunity for Japan to rectify its record of human rights...
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...
by K.F., Summer Intern | Jul 16, 2021 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
The most prolific Amish court case occurred in 1972. In this case, three men (one of whom was not Amish) argued over whether Amish children should have an education after the 8th grade. The United States Supreme Court ruled that the parent’s religious rights override...
by V.B., Summer Intern | Jul 13, 2021 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
In 1972, the Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled in favor of the respondents (Amish parents) who argued that the State of Wisconsin could not mandate that Amish children continue to attend school until age 16, which was the state’s compulsory age. All...
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