by A.A., Summer Intern | Jul 26, 2021 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion
When I was first searching for an internship, the name Amish Heritage Foundation (AHF) caught my eye. Living in a rural area, I had always seen the Amish, but never interacted with them. They were almost hidden in plain sight: always there in the background, but never...
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 L.W., Summer Intern | Jul 15, 2021 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
“We feel if the child has received instruction that will enable it to earn an honest living and lead a Christian life, few would deny the child has been adequately educated,” states the Regulations and Guidelines for Amish Parochial Schools of Indiana booklet....
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...
by L.W., Summer Intern | Jul 11, 2021 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion
The Amish––an insular, underserved minority population living in approximately 30 states across rural America––adhere to a turn-of-the-century life. If you find yourself on some of the country roads in Lancaster County, PA, one of the largest traditional practicing*...
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