Breaking the Silence I | The Secret Strength of the Amish Church | Joseph J. Graber | Lester Graber
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2020
- A rare inside view of an Amish church service and the inner workings of the Amish culture. A six part series on the Amish and their history.
THE AMISH: From the outside they all look the same, and yet each Amish person has their own story. Discover their stories. Six episodes, approximately 42 minutes each.
Director: Joseph J. Graber
Starring: Joseph J. Graber, Lester Graber, Rebecca Graber, Joe Keim
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Am also an Ex-Amish person. Leaving what didn't feel my truth, I took all the good. Have a rich life and, after about 20 years of shunning I now have peace with my siblings and my beautiful mum. Life is good. So very thankful.
These women look so dead n the eyes. But I'm glad u got out n found UR truth n was able 2 reconnect wit ur siblings n mom. *I'm EX witness. It's jus sadness all around
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Beautiful , God be with you ! We are formed by our experiences in life , thank you for sharing . Nothing negative to say about Amish community , lived it myself !
So happy to read this, you are amazing!! 💞
I read some comments. Saying you can't read the Bible. ? I thought that is where they get their scriptures from. Only the German Bible. I like their ways, but not really going without power in the house. No car. The houses are clean etc. Thank you. God Bless 🙏❤️🦋🥰💒
I read some comments. Saying you can't read the Bible. ? I thought that is where they get their scriptures from. Only the German Bible. I like their ways, but not really going without power in the house. No car. The houses are clean etc. Thank you. God Bless 🙏❤️🦋🥰💒
I use to see Amish people from a distance....and liked them . I didnt even have to talk to them. Then one day a Amish man came up to help me when my car wouldnt start. Nobody else offered to. He was so smart and fixed my car easily. He knew exactly what to do. He was so kind and respectful. Just as I had always thought they were. I dont know everything about them but still like them!! I'd love to spend a few hours with them to know more! I am that impressed!
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watch Sins of the Amish. it's a documentary on how lovely the Amish men are.
My church wants us to study the Bible, to know what Jesus wants from us. We are saved by grace. Thank you, Jesus.
I’m a cult survivor. Finally got out 5 years ago after being in it my entire life … I’m 60 now .. and raised my family in it as did my parents with myself and my siblings. My mom finally left my dad & us when she was 60, and for the next 23 years, we were not allowed to contact her ever. I finally couldn’t stand it anymore. She set a wonderful example for us all, that no human should ever have to be, or allow themselves to be controlled by another human!! It is wrong, and it leaves deep scars which may or may not heal. Thank you for sharing this documentary.
Im soo sorry for your suffering No one,should have their mom or family used to hurt & control ...I pray for unity.
Well done getting out. You're very strong. Best wishes
@@NiecieSavo your encouragement is much appreciated 🙇♀️
What’s the name of the cult? Understand if you can’t share, good work on getting out
@@cat3584 thank you for your encouragement. This is a mostly unheard of evangelical group, only about 75 years old. Didn’t start off being a cult, but that’s what it became. Thank you for understanding that I can’t mention details publicly. I’m only grateful I’m out … yet wished it had been much sooner
MY MOTHER HAD OUR AMISH LANDLORDS FAMILY BABYSIT ME ALL THE TIME. IT WAS THE BEST PART OF MY LIFE. I WAS 9 AND 10 YEARS OLD AND PLAYED WITH THE KIDS, MILKED THE COWS, RODE A MULE, FED ANIMALS, ATE DINNER, SPENT THE NIGHT, THE MOM MADE ME A DRESS AND I STILL HAVE IT. THEY LIVED IN LANCASTER PA. NOW I TOOK MY TEENAGERS TO VISIT THE SON IN THE EXACT SAME HOUSE I PLAYED AT. I MISS THEM SO MUCH. THE PARENTS PASSED AWAY AND I WENT TO THERE GRAVE. I LOVE THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. I CRIED.
I love how this man who has gone away from the amish, still talks with so much respect and love and also very good memories about them!
Yes but he So I led u
@@celticmist14 I don't understand what you mean by that?
Because he is making money From it
haha no! I dont know what World you live in, but people enjoy lies, conspiracy and intrigues much more than "boring" stories without it all 🤣
So thanks for reminding us, because him talking good, makes him even better, because with a different story he could make much more money 😊
@@kollmann-fan4325 why do atheists always watch religious videos if their not religious?
I'm not too sure how but my Grandmother had a few Amish friends she was not Amish. When she passed away they showed up to her funeral service and were very kind and prayed with us. This simple way of living is so over looked anymore. I wish the world would pull together like the Amish community does. I have very much respect for the hard word they do!
No you don’t-u think you do!
My cousin has lots of Amish friends nor is she Amish. Here in Michigan Amish and non Amish easily become friends .
The rules if nen their tradition of men
They have “English” Friends. My Husband is a driver for them and they seem to be normal people just like us.
@@Puddingcup110 Of course! What else would they be!
Belonging to a 'community' is what so many people lack in this day and age. Lovely documentary.
You know how much community the EX amish get? THINK before you speak.
I totally agree,it’s so sad that people don’t have that “ belonging to a community “ frame of mind!!
@@carmenleal1711 I'm so lucky to have a strong community in my own church and traditional values are taught
Yes, the Amish community. Full of child abuse. What a thing to praise
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I'm a ex old apostolic church member. Very devoted since childhood. I see alot of similarity. No Godly love. It's Al about rules and the church. When you disagree with people being ill treated you are being treated as a outcast. These churches are all about power and God is being used to uphold their power. Jesus is our only saviour. Praise Jesus . Hallelujah Amen.
AMEN!
Well said. Amen
im a apostolic since birth and proud of great man called pastor fred van eyke from south africe that shook the day lights lights outer the traditilon pentcostls that sat idile for 50 years every where fred went thousands got saved a great man of god he was he prayed for my nana that had 3 days to live she got healed
I disagree...the Amish are believers of God's word. Their customs are very different to our society. I wish that I was Amish. God Bless them...we need more Amish in the word.
I'd say it is 're!pant with abusr
I'm not a religious person, let alone an Amish, but for some reason, it makes me happy to hear that their community is thriving and doubling in size every 20 years.
What really impresses me is how, while the primary world civilization has culturally overtaken so many thousands of tribes and villages to create such a homogenous, mainstream global society, that smaller cultures like the Amish manage to thrive not only within the geographical boundaries of the heartlands, but so interwoven with the life of the surrounding culture, all while managing to retain such distinct ways of life. It seems many are unable to avoid the push to move forward at the pace set by societal standards of advancement, yet it's likely in the strength of distinct community that the Amish are able to go on in their own way. Surely we can learn a lot from them about how we might be more sensible about sustaining cultural sensibility.
It's obvious you aren't Amish......
You do know they shun those who change their mind right?
@@Roy_Boy4.1 What do you mean?
I’m going to make a movie where it’s 300 years in the future where it’s the same but advanced and the Amish threaten to take over the world. To bring an end to technology.
The way to heaven is through Jesus... Wonderful documentary sir...
Jesus said you can’t work your way to Heaven.".. Jesus died for all sinners…. I thank you for sharing this video to educate me about the Amish…✝️🙏🙏💯
Amen brother
This is absolutely fascinating. I grew up strict Jehovah’s Witness, and I definitely see some parallels in the way we are raised. Not beliefs, but rules EVERYWHERE. It’s no way to live.
You need to get saved. Jesus loves you! There is no salvation in the Watchtower. Only in Jesus! (Acts 2:38; 4:12)
@@LarzGustafsson Find jesus in yourself and you wont need to wait for a savior. Becoming the christ that you are meant to be takes time but you must believe that you hold the power.
I was raised Pentecostal in the 70s and yes lots of corporal punishment and molestation going on. Judgemental, and rules a mile long!
Impressive documentary . My babysitter was Amish , I was blessed to live with her family during the week as my father worked . My mother was frequently ill and in hospital . From a very young age I was accepted by their “community” . Although I was not “full amish “ to this day I consider it a blessing to have been able to partake in this lifestyle . Much gained and learned . I now still today feel more comfortable in dresses and with long hair . I made all of my childrens clothes , and am bilingual . My own family grew up going to farmers markets and eating farm fresh eggs , gardening our own herbs and vegetables. No cable , yes in the church . Pennsylvania Dutch and my second business is a seamstress quilter out of my home . When I needed to discipline my children they wrote Bible verses & yes they are a gift from God always no matter what their age is ! Thank you for posting this , very accurate and many memories .
The Bible being punishment won't serve them well. In fact, if you're proactive & positive with your parenting you should very very rarely, if ever, need to punish a child.
@king The punishment is a positive thing. It would be to either read and write specific Bible verses that relate to why they are being punished. Or require them to find verses relating to their improper behavior. That reinforces why they shouldn't do what they had done. It is lot like the "I will not do x again." 25 times on the black board, punishment of old.
@@starshinemoonbeamConsidering the state of today's youth that doesn't seem to be working out too well.
Excellent video. As a Christian who reads the Bible daily, I have always admired the Amish culture but wondered what they believed theologically. This video shows me that the Amish are very legalistic.
The world around us these days has gone completely nuts. You are so blessed to have this community and fellowship with other Christians.
if Amish people breaks a lot of rules is sure that they are going to be in Kensington in few time ! and that's the hell !
I love how they pray AFTER eating too, to thank the Lord. That blessed me.
Why do some kids in the mouth I dont think this is holly o much like me lying together I hope you can tell me about this a holy kiss good every thing from God is
Deuteronomy 8:10
It's too bad they don't know what those books say.
Tell that too the people around the world who very rarely eat or drink 🤔DUMMY
They don't walk with the real Christ of Calvary if they did they wouldn't be occult based these communities are ran by the most dangerous and cunning of wolves that will kill anyone who steps in their way and exposes them for the cold hearted wolves they are
I just love how respectful this is. He has left the old order Amish, but he doesn't criticize or demean them in any way. He just gives us that rare glimpse into their beautiful, simple life. Good or bad. It is what it is.
No matter what religion people have or choose, we all sinners i don’t criticize because I really don’t care.
To be honest. Their traditions of not telling people the truth is a great disservice and God is not happy when people do things like that..
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. I think this Amish life is far from beautiful.
@@gemsandlasers269 Its such a shame that they have to use subtle terror to keep their communities together, like if you don't do it my way, you are going to Hell. And last time I checked, humans aren't Jesus Christ/God. We don't have the authority to write the rules as so to speak.
did you watch the video? that life doesn't sound beautiful. It sounds awful
ahh yessss.... The sweet recollection of "ABSOLUTE CONFORMITY or COMPLETE BANISHMENT" Your choice!😊
This takes me home. Born and raised in LaGrange, IN. Married in Shipshewana, IN 1978. A best friend was a Graber girl. I am in Washington state past 22 yrs. Married 44 yrs. I miss Indiana.
If society breaks down, anyone would blessed to have an Amish community next door. Big respect to them!
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I live near many Amish here in northern Indiana. I have little respect for all of the Amish who have puppy mills. I've seen these places and they are horrid, dirty, and inhumane.
Majority of us don't even know how to butcher or grow crops. Kids these days think all food comes from the store or the microwave. it's scary not to learn all these important life skills, at any point things can take a turn for the wrost and we are screw, can't just eat a Tesla for dinner.
Amish society is breaks down too, incest, crimes and more
@@NamNguyen-wl8lv "Kids these days" yeah no, the average kids knows how to cook and grow croops and etc... Yes there is a reason why stereotypes exist but it doesn't even have to be 5% of that population to become a stereotype type
tl;dr: Kids know these stuff it's just stereorypes that people think they don't
This story has been told with respect and appreciation for the good they have received through the Amish culture.
Agree
Being sexual abused by their fathers and/or brothers?
@@laberlaban All of them ? I seriously doubt it. I also doubt that the Holy Spirit is allowing these people to "mouth the words" - and not be ministered to within the heart. I grew up in a Baptist town where you had an "emotional moment" and "got saved" weeping down at the front - after a long sales spiel - ignoring Judgment Day and thinking you had a free pass to do anything you wanted - until you got "re-dedicated" during another emotional service. On and on it went... 🤷♂️
@@Austin8thGenTexan No of course not all of them, among those suffering from religious insanity there's a few decent people.
I was so lucky being born into the only non-religious family in the middle of a village nicknamed "The Holy Town" in Denmark. 12 houses and 5 different kinds of christianity on our road. My mother hissed "Nonsense" when it came to "God" and religion but that was her only argument. It took me around 60 years to find out fully why she was right and before I realized how easy it is to proove that there's not one god as christianity, islam and judaism claims. About god(s) there's only 3 possibilities, 1) No gods 2) One god 3) More than one god.
In the Middle East many 1000 years ago out-of-Earth beings came flying down from the sky in smoke, fire, lightning and noise that made the ground tremble (As example Moses, Ezekiel, Enoch). The boss of the out-of-Earth beings was named God, (his helpers were called angels).
In the rest of the world many 1000 years ago the same thing happend, out-of-Earth beings came flying down from the sky in smoke, fire, lightning and noise that made the ground tremble. They were called god(s) in India, China, Japan, Africa, Australia, Scandinavia, North-, South- and Middle America, everywhere in the world same thing happend around the same time. And it can't be the same god, as there was more than one god at the time, they even had horrible wars with Star Wars-like weapons.
So it has to be 3) if they all were gods or 1) if none of them were gods. It can't be only one god.
I lean towards 1) No gods because of the behavior of the "gods". Massmurderers. Men, women and children dead by the millions in the most horrible ways. Ethnic cleansing. Blood, guts and fear, horror and slavery is the way of gods. None of them behave god-like.
I put my money on 1), for sure.
@@laberlaban you're gross.
A friend of mine in my Bible study group shared this link with us. I started watching and when they showed Rebecca Graber, I thought, “ I know her!” I used to work at the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce and Rebecca would rent a space at Market Days. Her booth always had the longest lines buying her wonderful breads and pastries! Rebecca looks exactly the same as she did 15 years ago.
What a great film about the Amish! Very well put together and I will be watching the rest of the series.
These people know a thing or two about decency, purity and goodness. Even when they have left the group they still carry with them a purity and goodness that it so desirable for this world. I have hope for this world hearing that they double every 20 years. Praise God.
It is often not good to over- idealize any community or a group, nor a person!
There is lots of good in the Amish community! However, there is also unspoken darkness!
Are u aware or know that there are very serious issues in the Amish Communities , such as an incest, pedophilia, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, serious animal abuse, etc!
Also, the Amish have no issues to lie to the Police and to the Judge, kidnap and hide the Children of the woman that had left the Amish, etc etc!
The Amish make all kinds of false promises that they would punish the perpetrator and keep the victims safe and permanently apart! They rarely do what they say!
Unfortunately, the Judges and the police have bought into this idea that Amish are ‘honest and trustworthy’! Of course, but Only when it suits the Amish! The World’s laws are Not the Amish laws! The Amish will not report incest, pedophilic abuse, nor anything ! They may report a murder, though!
Sure, the Amish may punish the husband that beat up his wife or kids! Sure they may punish the brother that raped his sister Or the neighbour that is a pedophilic! For a few weeks or for a few months, these will be disciplined and ostracized! Then, they have to be forgiven!
And if the victim doesn’t forgive, brings up her rape again after the shunning, keeps talking about it, then the victim will be disciplined in the church and shunned herself !!
Oh, and the perpetrator will definitely be living within same household ! Of course, the domestic and the sexual abuse will continue and there is no protection any more, unless the victim calls the police herself! Calling the police is also against the Amish rules!
Most of us blindly believes that social well being personal happiness depends on material gains. The more material we gathered, the more unhealthy minds we have. Finally I realised that Happiness is from inside not from the outside world.
Yes I agree. I'm a Christian. ❤☝️❤
This country is quickly becoming a nation where Government is God and provider. Look at the millions on welfare and many for multiple generations.
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@@firedragon77777 with five minutes of research you would see your wrong
I think a lot of us has forgotten that when we die nothing but what’s in our heart goes with us to be judged. Our spirit knows.... materialism, power, slavery, racism, and so much more evil out there does indeed poison the mind. The balance becomes off.
I grew up Amish and this is very accurately done
Their simple, family-oriented, faith-based beliefs are to be admired. Great examples of a two-parent family with morals that are missing today. They have problems but they support themselves and don't depend on government handouts and their children are just as smart as the English kids that graduate high school today without the "woke" teaching of today.
I am of Amish decent. My Grandfather and Grandmother left the community when they were 16. A year later my mother was born. By the time I was born in 1963 the memories and stories were long left behind never to be shared with me and my siblings. I would have liked to know about my heritage, but everyone has passed on and I am left with an empty book. Not sure how my life would be today if they had chosen to stay. I do travel to Pennsylvania from time to time and associate with them. I always bring home Rice Pudding, Apple dumplings, and Scrapple directly from one family.
that’s sad but also- you are free .... you can go commune with them at your own will but if one of them is shunned they cannot buy or sell from that amish community anymore
Hard working people. But how United they are. Working together but truly feel there life is so peaceful. I enjoy going to Pennsylvania and camp around them. They are so kind and grateful for life.
Yes how United they are but how they have their secrets and abusing their kids not their kids but the brothers using the child their sister for sex that's how United they are and yet they don't do a thing about it they blame it on the daughter not the man or the the youngster the teenagers the teenagers should control their urges not let's not to abuse their sister use her as a sex toy
@@lauralashbrook4042 Doesn't this stuff happen in non-amish too?
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There are evil minds in every area of life on earth. But you cannot judge the Amish as a whole, for what some have done. Why judge the 99.9% of the Amish people? Do you just not like the Amish or their Christian ways?
Laura Lashbrook very cruel to animals also Notoriously cruel puppy mills.
Liz Tedford. I see a comment below which states how cruel they are to animals. I have actually heard this said before, running terrible puppy mills. How on earth can they be so kind if they can treat animals so badly. One can judge a person or a community on how they treat their animals, it is a known fact! They should stand accountable for such crimes. Totally unchristian, I say NO MORE!
Joseph, this documentary was so well put together. It was informative and respectful, yet thought provoking. I love how you said towards the end of this episode: If the church service is based on scripture, why wouldn’t they want them to read the Bible? Well done!
Dest H. Mag je zelf de bijbel niet lezen? Van de Amish?
Malachi 1, 2, 3, 4
Joseph. My name is Danny and I live in Ireland. Thankyou so much for helping me to understand the amiss. Such a wonderful documentary, unshould be very proud for what u have done as I hope your family are proud of u as well. May God bless u and guide u along your path and again thankyou so much for helping me understand the amiss and how they live. By the way, your father looks like an amazing man. God bless, Danny
I thought The Amish aren't allowed to have electronic device!
I agree. Too many so called journalists, writers, etc. Create pieces of literature (written and filmed/videotaped) with ill-intent. They are neither objective nor fair in their so-called work.
Many are out to just Bash, humiliate, ridicul the said subject, be it a person or group/community. They will throw in a apparent good/positive Part or two in an effort to blow smoke in the viewer's face to put on the illusion that they are being fair across the board. I find that behavior Cowardly to put it mildly. Those individuals have zero integrity.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying just to show the good side, but be respectful and honest about the subject matter. I'm part of a religious community and I'll be the first to say that it's not all blue skies and lilies for every member. We all actually have our faults....I'll be the first that I do. We can just continue to fight to improve, not necessarily for others, although setting a good example is a positive thing, but for God.
I particularly enjoyed how those that left the Amish community, presented thier Objections to the said community in a respectful clear way. I could tell they did not have hate in their heart but voiced their doubts and disagreements properly. Those inside the Amish community and those who have left, both are of much greater character than Most non-Amish individuals in this nation and the rest of the world. If more outsiders had Half the integrity and discipline of the general Amish community, we could be rid of so many issues.
Furthermore, I can see that Time has, in a way, began to slowly "Compress" the values and rules of the Amish community. Like the producer said, the Amish rules, such as the shunning of members, has put them in a spot where, I believe, they are losing some of the focus of God's Word.
We must all learn from others, the good and the bad, less we become that of which we criticize.
May God guide us in his Word, day after day till his return
Believe Lean and Always Trust in ALMIGHTY GOD 💝🎚🙏🏻📿⛪️🙌🎚💗🕊ALWAYS
Helping each other is so refeshing!!!
No one should ever be shunned, but forgiven
They accept people choices they agree on disagreement
And it's the things they are being shunned for!!!!
yeah , that one isn't in their little prayer book , you piss some father off , YOU'RE OUT
lovely people aren't they ?
fucking WASTE of people imo
they don't know that word , forgiveness , which the hole bible is supposed to be based on ,
the hole point of a religion ... they just say ... nope fuck off , don't want to see you here again , can't see your own family , your community
those aren't people , those are MINDLESS ROBOTS
Religion us fundamentally a means of controlling by fear. For thousands of years, fear of "hell" is used on children to control behavior. Do that to the masses and you have power. It's about fear.
They do forgive but also they make clear that a choice has a consequence
I love the Amish people. I have many friends and even celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving with them. They are really wonderful people!
They celebrate Thanksgiving???
I agree 100%
Wonderful people in the dark.
Some will give u the shirt off their back ! Good & bad ones like any people!
No they are the same as us on the outside, that’s like saying Africans are SO wonderful.......no , there are bad ones too ,or all Germans are Nazis No ......there is a lot of sleazy going ons too ...if your CHILD gets pregnant by her brothers that’s ok , they will just pass baby too childless couples ooh very hush hush ......brainwashing in cults is the same as Hitler Youth (brainwashed )
Yep looks pretty ...that’s where it ends
Thanks for telling the truth. It shows that the Amish are more about self preservation pride, than actually following Gods word. This is almost as bad as The LDS CULT
I love the Amish. They are kind people, they dont bother anyone, and they have a peacful and beautiful culture. Good American citizens.
I have Amish friends they new me since i was a baby and taught my brothers how to work on the farm we rented a house they own and i baby sat there there children in the 90s when i was started high school pray for mother sadie she is not doing well she has cancer but is strong woman thank you i am from Pennsylvania reading grow up in Lancaster called leola small town
I have great respect for the Amish people and their traditions. They live an environment friendly way.
And the two brothers who got their 12 yr old sister pregnant? And that’s ok because the child will go to childless Amish couples , or the leaders sleeping with little girls or members wife’s ...all very hush hush ..yeh doesn’t it sound great.....
People think it’s idyllic......believe me it’s smoke and mirrors and gullible people say that’s ok ?
Not as rosy as it looks.women getting raped adultery gays children molested etc…They just dress different and can hide better under a cloak of religion sadly
@@MrPaultopp I condemn that criminal act, and we know that it happens in our culture, too.
@@jeanniewipf9490 I do not agree with those negatives and condemn it. Those same things happen to the "english" (non Amish) as well. I do see the hypocrisy.
@@jeanniewipf9490 "gays" LMFAO. You sound like a horribly bigoted individual. Btw. All of these and worse happen in the Catholic community, very wide spread.. and everywhere else in society.
As Muslim person . I respect the amish people . And I love their way of living as good human with peace .
Four generations back my father's family was old order Amish. So I come here to begin to understand my family a bit better.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
@Nick Franco no longer am I held by, the yoke of this world. Come upon me the yoke of Jesus. His yoke is easy, His burden is so light.
@@alysonkipp6080 The middle of the bible is Psalms 118: 8. How rema6s specified how in the beginning and in Exodus 20. The third angel stresses also about worship. This must be something of men, a commandment of man. The man with the number 666 - the pope; SUN-day worship.
I am a hispanic I am living outside the States but the Amish have been my inspiration to live a minimalist life and to consacrate my life to my Lord Jesus
I felt to presence of God when I watched them at church. It felt really Good. I cried.
Have you started going to church?
You've got no idea how close this system/service is to the Catholic Church. In fact I'm positive it's like a "left over" following the reformation. On Sunday Catholics have three scripture readings with the third one always coming from the Gospel the the priest preaches on that Gospel reading. We have opening hymns offertory closing hymns etc. We also have a liturgical calendar which repeats each year. We also have benediction. This format is the closest protestant format I've seen to the traditional Catholic religion including the Gregorian chant. Wonderful.
Not just that but the fear of doing wrong/breaking rules and going to hell. The obsession w/confession bc communion.
I respect these folks more than any others. Truly humble and strong people. I wish I could live this way. Pure, simple, and for family and faith.
I'm there witcha but I need electricity for UA-cam lol 😆
You can live that way, even if you're not Amish. Dedication of your life to God and Jesus in totality makes this easy. But religion and faith requires community. God made it that way.
I would have liked to live that way. As s child we did have horses butbgorvtranfportstion, we had no electricity either and I lived sdbjack and kill children story sharing a well, as in the ten commandment when Moses met his wife ti be. The well.
Many cult victims came from the Amish. Women and children are not respected there.
What's stopping you?
I can appreciate their orderly traditions in a world so full of chaos!
I agree. I love their simplicity and separation from this world.
I too admire and practice simplicity but people's faces in this video look like people burdened. The kids specially look bored as shit. No wonder handing out cookies by the third preacher became standard.
@@marztar we drive our Amish neighbors children to school each and every day and got in trouble with their parents for teaching them Spanish. I think they are bored as well but the church controls them. Otherwise they are wonderful people and human beings just like we are.
@@redhedhik-chik2510 yeah see that shows that it's a lot of effort to remain pure. They are shielding so much. Specially their children. Which is why I said that it seems like somewhat of a burden. I'm not taking away from their faith and world though. I certainly don't view them as lesser humans. In fact, without the high restrictions, they are very wholesome. I would even be open to living with them for a few months even a year. The way this world is going with "the new normal" maybe Amish life will become hip!
Four brothers get 12 year old sister pregnant, child abuse not unusual here , just covers up ....she still has to live with two of the brothers, the other two broke their probation not to live with girl but still went back , ignoring judges ruling ...they are now in prison ...
Parents can’t understand the problem as babies like this are brought up by another members of their community.....hush hush
Yep great isn’t it
Great documentary. My late wife and I lived in an area surrounded by Mennonite and Amish communities Ontario Canada. It was such peaceful, beautiful community and a unique experience to have.
This is such a great doco. I’ve always been interested in the lives of the Amish. I’m an Australian. You can see they have a lot that is right, perhaps a lot that needs adjusting but have overall loved the ideas of community, organic farming and faith. Perhaps the rituals need work. But loved this thank you.
The rituals are what keep them from crumbling or caving to the subversion that has destroyed the rest of America
Very informative video! I'm so grateful I have a personal relationship with the Lord. I thank God for the assurance of salvation & the gift of the Holy Ghost!! Everyday I experience the mercy & grace of God along with His joy, love & peace! I am able to study the Holy Bible & pray in Jesus' name. May people everywhere come to experience freedom & true salvation in the Lord💒🙏🙏☺
the day I claim to have a personal relation with god take me out and shoot me
@@ellencooper2199Jesus died for the sins of the whole world; thru Him we are reconciled back to God. You can have a PERSONAL relationship with the Lord today & be filled with the Holy Ghost. Read your HOLY BIBLE - men walked & talked with God.
Amen and God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
Oh please. I don't doubt that in your mind you have a relationship with a fictitious character that there is no evidence of having ever existed. Around here its called delusion. If you get a whole lot of delusional people incapable of critical thought together its called a religion.
nickacelv. The fool has said in his heart 'there is no God'!! I'm sorry u put yourself in that category. My faith is still in God!! One day we will ALL stand before Him & give account for our deeds. NO ONE escapes!!
I've rode the train many times in my life and have encountered/ spoke with many of the Amish and I find them to be lovely, friendly and intelligent people. Thank you for this!
the older i get, the more my respect grows for the Amish community-
and especially over their common sense, non fearful response to covid, a response based on faith and an understanding of previous pandemics-
YOU SHOULD SEE HOW BAD THEY TREAT THEIR ANIMALS. HORSES END UP IN KILL PENS AFTER WORKED RAGGED. THE DOGS THEY BREED ARE IN WIRE CAGES AND ARE BREAD BACK TO BACK. AFTER THEY ARE TOTALLY BREAD OUT THEY THROW THEM INTO A POND TO DROWN. YOU NEED TO SEE THE CRUEL SIDE OF THE AMISH AND NOT ADMIRE THEM
@@juttakosielowsky6942 you should see how fauci treats dogs, look up fauci and beagles if you want to see real mistreatment... in the name of science-
They are a great community they don’t care what’s happening in the world. Not influenced by over the top news propaganda programs
Wish I could live with them.
People can handle good times, bad times, hardships and what ever. Want to see their true colors? Give them power!
Exactly.
So true!
Absolutely
TRUTH!!
The men have power over the women, they have made so many rules. Looks really are deceiving.....
I am from Canada 🍁 and we have Amish people tooo,, i drive to them and buy meat 🥩 and vegetables 🌶 are organic food ❤️❤️❤️they are happy then us for real
Sounds like you have a good deal going there. I wish we had an Amish community here in the UK.
And thousands of girls are sexually abused every night.
@@Johnrider1234 why would you say that? Do you know for sure? Are you Amish?
This is so fascinating. I've never seen anything as detailed as this. Just from this one episode, I know more about the Amish than I have learned, even visiting Amish communities. I look forward to the other episodes in the documentary. Really beautifully done.
I visited this place in 1978 when I was an exchange student in America. We were not allowed to take photos but I took a few shots. I wish I still have my photos with me. I still remember the photos I took. One was of a man with a long beard driving a buggy. The other was of the buildings especially the church and school building. I am very amazed to learn more about them in this story because what they told us was that they are a people who do not wish to live the modern way. ❤️❤️ Wow I'm so happy for learning more.
Where were you from?
I will say that this is the best documentary I have ever seen. It's so sad at the same time adding all these rules that have nothing to do with the Bible.
Even today Bible is not like it was written
This is what made me wonder if they were indeed Christian or if they followed a modified version of the old testament with some aspects of the new testament.
I was very confused about their fundamental beliefs.
@Psych Truth why not?
People have different interests and tastes
@@kihntagious dead sea scrolls
2 Thes 1:8,9;Matt 7:21-23;Matt 15:3,9;Mark 7:13.
What a community, hope for growth in Jesus's name.
I saw only one thing here in this documentary. LOVE . HE LOVES SO MUCH WHAT HE IS REPRESENTING.
Respectful and dignified community 🙏 so much respect for you guys 🥰
Reminds me of 19 and counting. They needed their children to help them with the hard work that comes living this lifestyle. One thing is for certain is that if we lost our power outage they will be teaching us how to live. We’d lose our sanity while they continue on with life uninterrupted. We have much to learn from them and the Native Americans.
As someone who lives beside the Amish I can tell you they too would be lost,at least somewhat,if there ever was an outage because they do depend on us for phone,electricity,and even emailing and advertising their businesses online as they cannot have any of these things in their name. However,I would agree that they would not have as a difficult time adjusting,should a long term power/ communications/ internet outage occur.
Well before contraception (1960s) most families were large.
Wait til you find out their Secret 😉
You might want to change your comment.
@@indigowarrior6469 I like a good secret.. please tell. I promise not to say anything. 🤭
@@annmarie4794 Lol 😁💜
Just keep watching the series.
😉👍🏽
Uniformity is not unity, he says....how wise!
Yes correct. Humanity will soon discover the beauty of Unity in Diversity. Join us as we do our little bit using our music and messages to shine some much needed light in these upside down and twisted times. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER.
Why do they believe in Trump
@@douglasnicholson3535 why shouldn't they... ???
That's a notable problem in their culture. Which thankfully keeps falling by the wayside.
Dear Person That's Reading This You May Be Goin Through Something But God Got U He Didn’t Bring You This Far To Quit.We Don’t Know Each Other But I Wish U All The Best In Life 2023 And Beyond.🇧🇸❤️
I pray that many communities are now getting into the word and serving God.🌻🙏🙌
The New Order Amish are! Not the Old Order Amish though !
Most of their traditions were what the world need most for a better thriving society. Respect, discipline and humbleness.
I m really interested in knowing from you Joseph
A lot of good stuff
Isaiah 65:17-25;Psalms 37:10,11,29;Gen 1:27-30;John 17:3;Psalms 83:18;Matt 6:9,10;Matt 24:14,42,44
Perfect earthly society will be under heavenly kingdom rule coming at anytime Now!
Father YAHweh You are the only one that can open their hearts and minds and give them spiritual eyes to see. Revelation 3:12
Amen! Heavenly Father!Open their eyes so that they will see you and what Jesus did for all of us at Calvary for our salvation!
@Greg F. There is always one that comments that there is no God. But that one is always watching videos about religion and God. Wonder why? Because the Lord has put in each of us the knowledge that there is a God whether Greg wants to admit it or not. Keep watching Greg...your heart may soften.
@J Kay NEVER would I be jealous of ANYONE for their devotion to God. Everyone has a CHOICE... To each his own.🤷🏻♀️ I am a believer, but I'd NEVER tell anyone they're going to HELL for not following MY RULES, or anyone else's for that matter. Everyone can choose what they want ,yet everyone ALWAYS thinks their way or religion is the RIGHT ONE!🤦🏻♀️ Hell, I just say let everyone do what they want,as long as they're NOT hurting anyone else. Yet so many religions do!☹️ I just like to study other people and what they believe in,it's interesting to me ,we almost ALL follow that there is SOMETHING/SOMEONE above us to pray to... I say be the best person u can be ! Be loving,kind ,giving, and compassionate towards OTHERS,period!🙏❤️🙏❤️
@@mickeytollison , start reading your Bible more especially that part about being self righteous! Lol
@Greg F. what year is it?
I`m from Brazil and didn`t have any knowledge about Amish. Amazing!! huge respect and tradition, what actually most people forgoting. God Bless you!
I'm ex Amish and I like this series. The first minute of the video brings me so much nostalgia.
I was raised very traditional mennonite. The way of life taught me so many values that i will cherish forever, but yes, lots of rules i didnt understand and sometimes no one could really explain.
Love the way the Amish live still work with horses and the old way of life.Right down my alley. Wishing them all the best coming from Saskatchewan Canada
This brought a lot of memories back. I’ve never seen a Amish service recorded like this before.
Thank you for the clarity.
I loved to drive the Amish, and have such a wonderful GODLY feeling and friendly and when I stopped driving I have felt so lonely. I will always keep all I have and met in my head and heart.
To be not of this world and live only for God is what we all should do, including myself.
question is are you willing to pay the real price! like you said it takes more than a prayer of oh I'm sorry to get Salvation,
@@DC-gp3vn does it really take more than a prayer? Read Ephesians 2:8-10
@@dmac2899 yes it does you have to surrender your life to him that means throwing down your crowns and pride and arrogance and selfishness and going before his throne broken having turned your back on everyone and everything you've ever loved, only then will he I see you are serious, and lift you up and make you a new creature! You have to be born again to enter into his kingdom and a simple little prayer is going to do it!
@@DC-gp3vn That’s not what I’m talking about. Of course you have to humble yourselves to God.
@@dmac2899 I'm not talking about humbling ourselves before Christ, I'm letting people know the real price of being born again
Thank you so much for teaching us about the Amish. My husband is a pastor of what we call a nondenominational Christian Church (meaning we are independent, with no governing body over us). We currently minister in Colorado, but we went to Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO and our continued interaction with the Amish was ... shopping. We loved to purchase Amish goods. This video was very enlightening. I appreciate your work! God bless you and your family!
It is so precious, In today's corrupt world , this is so l precious ,God bless u wonderful ppl.awesome,awesome!!
I was in a few Amish homes, and in one I was amazed at how much the kitchen floor shined! I don’t know why that I remember that, but I was impressed! The one woman was the same age as I(26 at the time)and she had 6 children. She was so happy to tell me that her daughter and I had the same name. They are hard workers, and good neighbors!
When I heard the older woman talking about moving to Wisconsin, I perked up, because that’s where I live. There’s a magazine that I read, “Our Wisconsin”, and every month an Amish man writes a very interesting article on his and his family’s life. His family has a bakery, and everything they make is delicious!
I have watched many videos on understanding Amish culture, and this is the best of them all. Teaching is so understandable, and Joseph's way of narrating and sharing the story is excellent. His humility shined through. I lived much my life in northern Indiana, in the Nappanee area. I attended an Anabaptist church there and I volunteered at Mennohof Amish cultural center for ten years. While I was not Amish, I was immersed in a law-based religion. I understand. I look forward to the beautiful presentation of Part 2, which I am going to watch right now. Thank you for your heard work in making the teachings of the Amish into a beautiful work of art.
Wouldn’t it be so lovely if there was a new age Amish, where they actually read and studied the Bible, and lived by it, and no one was shunned. Because I love their family and community aspect.
Its called Bruderhof -well thats what it reminds me of, there is Bruderhof you tubers
That's kind of what the New Order Amish are.
Look up Beachy Amish. That’s what you’re looking for.
They do read and live out the Bible standards, l know that,. Some people leave the church then use that for a reason to go away from the church.
I believe they do study the Bible, we use Amish school curriculum and we have a pile of Bible study books
What I'm fascinated with is their way of life. I know there's much I don't know about, but I love how they come together during harvest season and the barn raising. In my family history, apparently there's Pennsylvania Dutch on my fathers side.
I really love the simple way of life.
My family came to Bucks County in 1702. My mother’s whole family line was considered Pennsylvania Dutch. They were reformed, but some broke off and married into the Mennonite line. I love listening to you and your family
They have " A form of godliness but deny the power thereof : from such turn away".... 2 Timothy 3:5.....
Beautiful documentary.....
So who do you turn away from? That's the main question! That's why Christ said trust no man put your faith in him and your eyes and his word focus on him and walk with him only it's a personal thing! Every day you stepped out your front door you are stepping into a minefield of sophisticated traps, set there by the enemy! each trap has a specific purpose to your destruction only Christ can carry you over those traps, always be aware of your enemies relentless he has no mercy" and he's waiting to lay claim to you! So every day you step out that front door make sure you have the full armor of God on and that you are prepared for battle!
@@DC-gp3vn the ones I have met are very rooted in Christ. They know and serve Him.
@@mamamode1312 Christ preached about Gods Kingdom, they don't and should appreciate gifts from him.
They are a nice bunch of people but far from The true religion. THEY ARE NOR IN UNITY, THEY TEACH COMMANDANTS OF MEN ABD MAKE THE WORD OF GOD INVALID
@@geraldinemcardle2418 True! from the Vatican to the atheist calling believers hateful to the average church goer! not one of us obey God's laws or his commandments! our society has buried the old Testament in the ground! thanks to this arrogance man has put his laws over God's laws and our price for this is judgment! Truth is Calvary took place for sin Only! the old Testament and his commandments and laws never lost their place, they hold the same power and judgment for us as they did back then! 98% of churches today Hide the old Testament, even worse they don't preach the real price the cost of following the real Christ of Calvary! if that pastor standing in the pulpit doesn't have you fearing God's wrath he doesn't belong there, church is supposed to be a place of worship of fearing God's wrath! it's not supposed to be a feel good about the things you've done, remember the story of Ananias he sold some land and went to church to give thanks! but didn't pay the tithe he held back and lied about the amount, and they carried him out in a body bag! to walk into a Holy spirit filled church today would mean death for those professing Christ but don't walk with him! everyone of us will stand guilty of not keeping his commandments not obeying his laws! because we fear man more than God!
the fact that not one of them looked happy tell a huge story.
Exactly. Amish is a CULT
Not necessarily..a happy smiling face doesnt mean there is happiness deep in thier lives
Mr. Graber ….thank you for sharing this very beautiful story about the Amish community. I’m a Christian Brazilian American citizen living in New York City..I always have been fascinated by the Amish way of life…their dedication to religion..hard working people …following the rules religiously…and avoiding mingling with the outside world. I see the children are happy but the adults are kind of sad….I always wonder why the sadness….now I understand why so many good Amish people leave their community…the rules and regulations are to hard to follow and the uncertainty of salvation…who can bare? Jesus Cristo said: I am the way, the truth and the life no one comes to the Father except through me. That’s it ..bay grace we are saved by faith …not by work so we don’t be pride. I deserve mercy ..not sacrifice…Jesus Christ already paid the price for our salvation. You are right my brother in saying..the Amish elders are afraid to let the congregation read the Bible ..interpreting and change their minds. May God bless the Amish people of the world and open their eyes to the free love of Jesus. Thank you for the video…it has been an open eye for me..I still have great admiration for our Amish brothers and sisters 🙌🙏🇧🇷🇺🇸
I love this community they all have a peace of mind...that modern world don't have...
I really like their simple lifestyle, they keep themselves separated from the modern worldly lifestyle. I think the more you get involved with the world the more likely you'll end up disobeying The God.
1 John 5: 19 / Luke 4: 5-7 / Revelation 16: 14, 16 / John 15: 19 / John 14: 30. Hello Jason! You hit it right on the nose, read these text from the Bible. The ruler that Jesus mentions in the text of John 14:30 listed last above, is not referring to God. Have a good one👋
True, just like the American Indians that started following the white mans traditions and habits, they call them “Two hearted”.
Similar.
So true. We pray one day this will be for us.
That's the secrets for the the global elites gouvment
Which God?!
The quilts that are made by the Amish are so incredibly beautiful. Reminds me of the one's my grandmother and her mother had made. My grandmother, nor any of her family were Amish. I just truly adore the quilts and all the wooden hand made items they make. I lost all my great grandmother and grandmother's quilts in a house fire. I so miss getting them out in the fall for the winter.
@Vanezs Wilmer, seriously? Did I say anything about true Amish quilts? For your information I live less than 1 mile from 2 TRUE AMISH families. Plus many more that live in my area and I buy things from their stores all the time. I have seen 'actual Amish quilts' and I think they are beautiful. I am not sure what you think you interpreted in what I wrote, but I was only complimenting the Amish on their quilt making abilities. Gees!
My wife and I went to an Amish home store where a lady sold quilts and other novelties my wife started asking about the quilts and how they were maid basically the lady stated she didn’t make them but sent out the patterns and had them made 🤷🏼♂️ they weren’t even handmade there as one would think , I guess the lady couldn’t lie .
This was in western pa above Pittsburgh, Mercer area .
@@flippintobyland7257, the amish ladies that live less than a mile from me make theirs homemade. You can go and watch them make the quilts. They sell all kinds of homemade items and foods. They have a store they run and it is great.
@@soulshinebrowneyes8350 yea just like this doc shows there are many differing ways , a lot of them make homemade goods as well , and furniture and so on , but to many it seems it’s be just a name for profits in a sense . My wife and I were like 🤨 when the lady told us .
I love the old traditions. Sundays should be a shared family event all day Sunday.
I am a follower of Christ and it makes me so sad to see people behave according to men’s laws because of fearing their salvation will be lost. Only love can inspire true obedience, fear will always fail. ❤. Those who seek Him will find Him.
Beautiful and peaceful community.
Thank you Joseph. Thank you and God bless you all.....
Thanks for sharing the Amish Faith and community. We have them here in TN and we associate with them. We respect them and their wonderful dispositions. Thanks for sharing these truths.
So the "secret strength" is manipulation through fear and guilt... sounds like most religions. I still admire the ability and desire of the Amish to live without modern conveniences. I believe there is much wisdom in this, and this ability will be instrumental to survival in the future. Thank you to the Grabers for sharing.
I grew up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Many of my relatives on my mother's side of the family were Mennonite. I had an uncle...Uncle Krist (not sure of the spelling) who had been born Amish but he married his wife Mary, she was Mennonite but he got shunned because of that. They were some of the sweetest people! I loved visiting with them as a kid. Over the years and in many places I've lived. people would always ask me about the Amish. I would happily explain what I knew about the Amish and their ways. Even though I didn't grow up plain, I have always admired how they lived. I also understand why some of the young people chose to not return after going out on Rumspringa. I am also very surprised that they are allowing filming. Being in pictures of any kind and showing their faces was always taboo, at least back when I has a kid. I'm 60 years old now. Thank you for this inside look at a very misunderstood culture for many people.
I love reading Amish love story books.
I love the quilting, gardening.
I love down to earth
family life.
I live close to an Amish Community one of many in this area honestly I have never met a bad Amish man or woman and the children are some of the most respectful. Curious and hard working kids I have seen lately.
You haven't been to parts of Pennsylvania then...
Everything about the Amish seems beautiful.
We have visited the Amish in Lancaster Pennsylvania many times. We even took a tour of an Amish house. It’s a beautiful country.
I've lived here all my life. It is beautiful ❤
I noticed someone drew on the closed bible pages... Makes me smile ☺️ I did that with my books too as a kid!
This is wonderful. I'm Italian-american and I recognize the togetherness of this community. The shunning of the modern world is a good thing.
I agree from an Italian Australian.
Greetings from the UK... The Amish community fascinate me... I admire their humility.... modesty and faith. However those youngsters certainly looked bored to tears in that church service... Thank goodness for the cookies they're given during the preachers message... Thanks be to God... 👍😇