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by Torah Bontrager | Apr 9, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
Jesus on a cross isn't something you’ll likely see in traditional Amish homes. But you might see Easter eggs and bunnies.
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by Torah Bontrager | Apr 2, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
Blind obedience to authority can prevent you from thinking critically and making your own decisions. It can stifle creativity and independent thought, leading to a narrow worldview and a lack of self-confidence. This is why a rigorous education is so important.
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3 Disappointing Comments Found in the Wisconsin v. Yoder Final Judgment
by B.R., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Apr 26, 2023 | Amish Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder |
In a display of irony, the Supreme Court acknowledges that people need a sufficient educational background in order to actively participate in a democratic society. However, they approved a case that intentionally restricts a child’s education, in order to appease the desire of those in charge to prevent social exposure and higher knowledge.
3 Disappointing Comments Found in the Wisconsin v. Yoder Final Judgment
by B.R., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Apr 26, 2023 | Amish Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder |
In a display of irony, the Supreme Court acknowledges that people need a sufficient educational background in order to actively participate in a democratic society. However, they approved a case that intentionally restricts a child’s education, in order to appease the desire of those in charge to prevent social exposure and higher knowledge.
Celebrating Easter and Good Friday as an Amish American Child: 2023 Edition
by Torah Bontrager | Apr 9, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
Jesus on a cross isn't something you’ll likely see in traditional Amish homes. But you might see Easter eggs and bunnies.
Faith and Politics Should Never Mix. And Here’s Why.
by H.R., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Mar 27, 2023 | Amish Religion, Current Events |
The United States is home to over 200 officially recognized religions. With such a diverse range of beliefs and values, it's imperative for the US government to have a distinct separation of church and state.
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PopularWhy Amish Women Need Feminism & Important Ways You Can Help
by H.J., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Mar 22, 2023 | Current Events |
We have to stop thinking about Amish women and children as property of the Amish — and separate from us — and start thinking of them as fellow members of society. Empowering Amish women starts with our advocacy, and it relies on their education.
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Top RatedHopeful Joe Slabaugh Shares His Unique Story Being a Boy Forced to Follow
by B.R., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Feb 27, 2023 | Amish Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder | 0 |
The Amish are holding their youth back and not acknowledging how difficult it is for them to make it in the outside world. But that is the whole point: they want to keep the educational deprivation cycle going.
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