by A.C., Summer Intern | 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 V.B., Summer Intern | Jul 19, 2021 | Amish Resources
Most of us have a vague idea of who the Amish are and what Amish society is like, but much of those narratives are influenced by deliberate campaigns to prey upon the Amish as a symbol in a religiopolitical argument (e.g., US Supreme Court case Wisconsin v. Yoder) or...
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....
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