Exactly! 1 Timothy 6:10 says "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". I've heard this mis-quoted so many times. If you leave out "the love of" part, it means a very different thing!
But money is a most dangerous temptation to become greedy, prideful and selfish. All hugely discouraged by the Amish belief system. Too many, particularly in the US, do "worship" money at the cost of losing the very core values that the Amish hold most important in life.
And the Amish worship the Amish. They lord over each other and disobey many other things the Bible teaches. They don’t believe in God’s gospel or Jesus. They have their own version of god but not the true God. Their church is their highest authority. Not God, not Jesus. They are trusting in their own works.
I struggle to comprehend the concept of not using modern machines but still having engines, washing machines, LED lights, batteries, computers, cell phones etc… that’s all modern!
i see your point. however, i also think people, even amish, cannot exist and resist every progress around them bc many of them have some sort of contact to the world outside their community. ithat's why i think they need to compromise, and if it means to use some modern equipment to have more time for the religion and its practices, it's a "good" solution and isn't seen as sth evil
I don’t know, Ruth seems to be a couple bad days away from “Breaking Amish” 😬 she is so sweet, humble, and respectful but ending every answer in “it would be easier/ better/etc, but that’s just the way we do it I guess” makes me sad. I hope you’re doing well, Ruth!
It's sad that the men are allowed to use modern tools, electricity, and labor saving devices for their work, but Ruth is not. It's like they don't consider women's work around the home like cooking and cleaning real work.
Agree with you, it's like they wanted to embrace the modernity but it's their church who hinders them, just sad they wanted to use some machines for convenience
Can you blame her? She has to use a washing machine from the 1950’s meanwhile homeboy gets to use some of the most sophisticated, modern woodwork machinery in his workshop. And an electric bicycle!😂 hypocrisy at its finest..
I can't get over the 'rejection of modernity' but within 10 mins there's a school bus, a diesel powered harvester, modern silos, modern style glasses.. etc.
what kind of nonsense, every girl at the genetic level wants to be at home with her children, who indoctrinated you like that, are you people there at all?🤣
I grew up in Ohio, and my grandparents ran a very small farm after they retired. Nearby, there was an Amish community and they would always visit them to buy fresh eggs. Although the Amish weren't allowed to ride in cars (at least in the mid-1960s), they absolutely loved sitting in them while we visited. Very nice, polite, and respectful people.
@@catsario7512You seem to have an axe to grind towards the Amish. They, however, would not harbor any resentment towards you, and your attitude, because thats just the way they are.
@@catsario7512 Having a legal right and being right are not always the same thing; similarly, what is "legal" is not explicitly synonymous with what is moral or ethical.
I grew up in what was once dairy country in Usptate New York. When the family dairy farms began to fail the Amish bought them up and have created thriving communities. Their religiosity and self sufficiency have contrbuted to the health of the wider community.
Fantastic documentary. I am not religious personally, but i think its always a good thing to 'understand' a people and their society rather than just 'tolerate' it or completely dismiss it as nonsense.
We have lived in Morrow County, OH. Our Amish neighbors were very kind and friendly. Yes, they would ask to use our phone at times, paying any costs for long distance calls. One Amish neighbor, out of the kindness of their hearts, brought a freshly baked loaf of bread when our daughter and her family visited one Christmas. During the Christmas holidays, we exchanged baked goodies with them. Once, I was asked (and paid) to ‘taxi’ our Amish neighbor lady to the ‘Holmes County’ birthing hospital. In Holmes CO, some Amish, were permitted to ride bicycles or scooters. In all areas, there were different Amish churches, each having their own beliefs and practices. What may be permitted in one was not necessarily prohibited in another church. When the Amish girl across the road married, we were invited to attend. There was about 2 Greyhound buses, rented by extended members of the neighbors having the wedding. The wedding was quite different than any we’ve ever been to! We found that all the Amish in our county and surrounding areas to be very kind and welcoming. ❤
I live in Richland Country which is next to Morrow County, and I live in a city. A short 15-minute drive we can see Amish folk homes. They are shy but very kind!
And then the farmer has a horse drawn harvester with a diesel engine attached tool … and an mechanical conveyor belt that takes the corn into the silo .
something doesn't seem right about limiting children's education purely so that they do not know too much and cannot expand their horizons beyond the scope of what you need them for.
@smallbeginning2 Of course they can. They are citizens of the United States after all (with all the constitutional rights). But with their very limited education they will find it very hard to survice in the modern world.
I guess I'm romanticizing a simple life without the need to constantly compete, devour and learn. Just focus on what's immediately around, the people, and what's for dinner. Seems beautiful and the way people lived for our entire existence until recently. My great grandad never went further than 10 miles from where he was born in his entire 98 years of life. I used to think that sounded horrific when I was younger. And though I've enjoyed traveling the world and everything, I do envy the kind of deep connections he had with his patch of earth and everyone in it. I'm also apprehensive of the way that globalisation seems to be going. I wouldn't mind a few acres, fresh baked bread and a lifetime of shared experiences. Even with people around I still feel lonely and I know I'm not alone. Plus I'm always getting stressed out about things in the news that realistically don't affect me in any way. Sometimes, I think we know too much, and look too far. And like I said, they can still leave and do whatever they want as many people have. Difficult now (in school etc) for everyone no matter what, or difficult later for those who want to choose difficult. Nothing in life is easy. I think we're living in a dystopia and we don't even realize because we've convinced ourselves we're superior. Kind of like the people in Orwell's 1984 I guess.
My daughter has multiple disabilities and learning difficulties I wish our society would look at and take care of such children as being special and a gift.
I couldn't live the way they do, but I have a huge amount of respect that they do. If there was a middle ground with such love and devotion but more modern, I would seriously look in to it. They have a real sense of community that we lack
@asmaarb9944 The Mennonites are one step away from the Amish. They have a church building; majority have electricity; majority are allowed a house phone and cell phone; majority have vehicles (might have a few restrictions about the vehicle); the women are aloud to socialize with the men; they are aloud to read the BIBLE freely, both men and women; both men and women aloud to be in the House of God.
This was very interesting! It was very nice of the Amish people to open up their lives for this documentary, to share their lives. They seem like very nice people who appreciate the simple things in life. A good example for all of us.
My mother died when I was 16. I would have given anything to help her. And have her back. She was wonderful. 🥴🙋🇨🇦 It is hardly a sentence. If we love someone we still live a full life,but modern "thinking" is selfish. As you should know if you live in the same world as others who breathe.✌️ Me, me, me. That is this world and it's trappings. There is a bigger picture.
I feel sorry for those beautiful Amish communities who don't have access to the internet and similar resources, including reading these lovely comments about them. Denial of technology is more of a curse than a blessing at times! I hope the lives of those lovely children in the Amish community change and prosper. 😢😢
why not, well obviously you're ok with internet technology you're using it, so...whatever interesting you find it ok to pick and choose and they can't, sounds a bit hypocritical to me...@@amishgirl1000
Technology is beyond evil. It is robbing us of intelligence, jobs skills, common sense and is helping to destroy mankind. My father at 85 could mentally calculate complicated additions, subtractions, multiplication and division faster than I could with a calculator. He could fix household equipment, repair cars, be an electrician, be a plumber, cook, clean, garden, sew, knit, preserve, fish, hunt, repair their equipment, prune trees, weld, be a roofer, plow and plant, work most machinery, tile, lay carpets, repair furniture, do woodwork, do metalwork, repair dentures, put in paving and more. All this after having had a knee replacement, shoulder joint replacement and hip replacement. He refused to use a wheelchair until his death and insisted on walking with his crutches. He adored his wife, was a great provider and fsmily man, took great care of his children. He loved the outdoors and tinkering in his garage or doing something constructive was considered relaxing.
I live in Southern Michigan and there are Amish everywhere. I respect them for their way of life. My step-dad knew quite a few Amish and every interaction we ever had with them they were nice and respectful. You couldn't ask for nicer ppl. This was a great documentary. Thank you to all of them for letting us learn more about their way of life. I knew most of it but there were a few things i didn't.
Ooh wwow... These people the way of life and the way they shave mustache and leave beards is like Muslims. They are Christians but practicing Islam's way of life as well!
I have a silly question. Where did the metal come from to build their stoves and fire places? There is nothing in the Bible against modernity.. Can they explain Dinosaurs Skeletons? Just another group of nut job control freaks..
We have Amish communities here in Maine. A pair of brothers run a metal roofing business in Whitefield. We have purchased from them twice. They are very pleasant to deal with and provide a quality product to the community. Their kids are adorable in their traditional Amish clothes.
@@N0N4M30 The Amish i know treat their animals very good. I wish people would blame the individuals for their actions and not judge an entire group of people the same because of the actions of the bad ones.
@@RichRez Yet quite a few Amish operate horrible puppy mills, withhold vet care from their horses especially draft horses and dump them in poor condition at auctions to be sold into the slaughter pipeline to be shipped to Canada or Mexico, and they have the nerve to call themselves "god's" children.
While there is something in me that longs for the idea of a simpler life and a stronger community bond, while watching this documentary I felt so many people looked so miserable! especially young women (and omg, the children at the school, those faces!)
yes, the children in the Amish communities are happier and healthier overall. This video shows a tiny fraction of their life. A lot of people in these comment section will not understand unless they walk in these people's shoes.
Yes the Amish 'traditional life' doesn't seem very traditional. They basically use everything from my childhood on a farm in the UK. We didn't use the phone often maybe once a day at most and only for essential reasons. We used hand labour alongside diesel engines. M mother had a sewing machine that was powered by a foot treadle until she got an electric one. I even rode a horse sometimes. I more than slightly think the Amish life is about control like most churches. The whole rejecting modernity thing just seems like its something they observe until they need to use a phone and then they borrow one from a non Amish neighbour or have one but not in their house.
I admire their dedication to their way of life. There is many things we can learn from them. However I believe in a balance between old ways and the current ways.
I agree with you. Life will be so much better if there was a balance. For example i am not Amish but i dont like jewerly at all I never understood why people spend so much money for diamonds. Its just a rock at the end of the day..
My neighbors are Mennonite--not strict, but still no TV in the house. I watched their kids grow up, do missionary work, get married, have kids... Hard working, always smiling! and always a 'hey there'. They remind me to slow down... and be grateful.
I have been to an Amish community in Ohio. Honestly one of the happiest community I have ever visited.They send their academically taleted children to higher eduction. They also send some members to help communities around the world during great natural disaster events.
I'm in Philadelphia PA...not far from Lancaster (one of the largest Amish communities in the USA) Driving by still blows my mind. There are many rules I don't agree with which is why I love seeing so many Amish women leaving their communities.
They don't want people looking into them too much. That speaks volumes on it's own. Lots hiding behind their curtains. You only have to look at the elder men in these communities and you can already have a good guess at what might be happening.
It made me kind of sad when the girl said she would miss working... And the girl who answered that she will go home to help her mom at age 14 when she is done with school. :/
Yes. Some things in their life are quaint, but other things like educational achievement, individuality, and the role of women seem very sad if you're trapped in that world.
@@puch9830 I think being a good mother is literally the highest achievement in this life. But clearly they are given no choice, and they expressed that they will miss their old lives. That's what makes me sad.
So the men get to use modern technology for their work (computers, electric bikes etc) but the women have to use 70 year old technology for their work (domestic servant). Makes total sense...
I enjoyed this documentary especially seeing the 88 year old Father in such great shape and youthful. It really shows how stress, bills (ex. Car notes, school debt etc) things they don’t have to worry about contributes to their peacefulness. Their simple life works for them and I commend it.
@@private2371 his spirituality is indeed the overall reason for his peacefulness but allow me to clarify a little more for you. My comment was moreso aimed at individuals who choose to poke fun at the Amish lifestyle when in all actuality it makes perfect sense. They help their community and do not have a crabs in a bucket mentality, they protect their children from the dangers of the internet, they all wear the same thing, etc. We hear daily about child predators on the internet, or children being bullied at school because their parents can’t afford certain types of clothing, etc. Lastly, would the community you live in come together and pay a 70,000+ medical bill for a family? Probably not. Thank you for your comment.
As a 60something European male I think the greatest crime that a human being can perpetrate against another human being is to prevent them from reaching their potential .. To bar them from education and research and satisfying their curiosity.... Great Teachers do not impart knowledge, they inspire the pupils to learn, to research, to be inquisitive.. Those who prevent this do so out of fear, the fear that the kids will become smarter than they are...That the kids won't be duped as easily as the adults such as the teacher was... The boys have to be just smart enough to, without question, follow orders... The girls are destined for a life of Bare Foot and Pregnant.
Potential. More often equated with: Greed, envy, covetousness, materialism, pride, arrogance, self importance, lack of empathy, idolatry, Me first mentalities. Yup. Plenty of That in our Modern world. Don't you think? 🙄 What will I gain...What will I receive...me, me, me. No other matter but ME. There are no chains on anybody I saw. Free will is a choice. It is on them to stay or leave.
@@Icry4us ''.Potential...often equated with: Greed, envy, covetousness, materialism, pride, arrogance, self importance, lack of empathy, idolatry, Me first mentalities....'' With respect I was referencing those who prevent girls from being educated, prevent promotions, deny transfers...Sportsmen and women denied the opportunity to reach their maximum... Spiteful acts by managers , borne out of jealousy Your interpretation says more about you and Americans in general.
What a foolish comment, in a genuine God fearing community there will never be abuse, Furthmore have you any idea of the scale of abuse in the so called 'free- world'? Clueless comment!
Not enough education is just a method of control. What a terrible shame that all of these young brains are not given the chance to stretch and find out who they could be.
I agree; they do not allow new generations to grow internally to educate themselves. These kids are born into slavery with very little saying about how they want to live. They are not given the freedom to choose anything in their lives because the consequences will be shunning and leaving the only world they know. With that very little education, it is most likely they will end up staying in an abusive situation.
@@newsgetsoldbest strategy. I provide the basics for you and theach you nothing you need outside, then I give you the option to leave. Is it really your choice?
I am an East Indian and this is the 1st time that I came to know about this Community.I really enjoyed the video,how simple life they have.They are helpful to each other .
HOW IN USA THIS SCHOOL SAVE 5HEMSELVES WITHOUT MAS.. SHOOTING.WHETHER U R ADAM EVE CHILDRENS .BUT U CANT IGNORE THE SCIENCE THAT WITHIN COMMUNITY MARRIAGE INCREASE THIER RISK FOR AUTISM AND GENETIC DISEASES
I first learned about the Amish in the movie "Eyewitness" with Harrison Ford, but this is the first time I watch a documentary about them. In my opinion, it's just a matter of time --hopefully not measured in centuries! -- than more of them will break away. I was raised catholic but was always a libertarian and became an atheist when I was 65. You see, I finally managed to get rid of the indoctrination, albeit not ridgid, by my family and society, and ended up a free-thinking man. It's noticeable that they have been accepting technology little by little and eventually they will embrace the whole world. Even cavemen were lured by the outer world where danger reigned but they dared to explore it. What really struck me is that it's young ladies that are setting an example!!! Welcome to Freedom, friendly and hard-working folks! Here Science reigns!
I get that there are many benefits to living an Amish life, looks like a simple life, but on the flip side the stuff you hear about the abuse of all kinds,incest, shunning those whose beliefs/ opinions dont align with the church or question anything are punished with losing everyone and going to hell , sounds extremely culty to me, usually things are never as nice as they may appear!
Sexual crimes happen everywhere in all different cultures and communities, that's no reason for an Amish person to turn away from this religious life. Run from a sin or crime in your community only to find the same sins and crimes in your new adopted community 🙏🙏
They treat their horses terribly!!! It’s absolutely DISGUSTING how they treat them !!! Ever see a horse after the Amish where do with them ?? Scared up, thin, sad and broken in every way !!!! And I can’t stand them for it !!!! It’s not necessary to treat horses like that !!!!!!!
That's all or most so called religions. Catholic, Christians...all of them are Man Made, hypocritical, fabricated to control people. Religions cause Wars, and hate. Priests that molest children, Nuns that beat children to death. You know all this. Man Made religions have been the biggest make believe since before Stone age. Just keep life truly simple....... in balance with Mother Nature, and respect & care for this Earth., and each other.
I lived close to an Amish community when I was in my late 20s. They are a peaceful, kind, devout and very hard working people. Their simple life brings so much joy in so many ways. Every culture has its limits and its bad and good, but I can tell you first hand as I have witnessed it, the power of forgiveness and their humility is something we all should strive for.❤ Ty for this documentary 😊
I too lived near the Amish in Ohio. I agree they are kind and easy to get along with. What I like about them is that they never judge people of other beliefs. Never ever did they make me uncomfortable. Now me and my Ohio-born son live far away in Sweden. where we thrive and are happier than in the US. Sorry, just being honest....
But I gather that the Amish DO benefit from modern developments in some fields ... medical and dental treatment for instance . They have items made of plastic , their schoolchildren have books which have been printed ....not handwritten . They certainly have a society which is peaceful and positive , but they do pick and choose which modern things they outlaw.
Forgiveness is not a community thing, the community cannot force people to forgive. Its solely individual. If people want to be individuals in the outside world, they need to practice forgiveness. There are entire books on this. One of them you have to read the whole way through or you feel bad about yourself. Go read "The Miracle of Forgiveness."
It's refreshing to see how the destruction caused by modern comforts of society stops in the confines of these kind people's community. Some might call it anti-progress but a different kind of progress sets in, one that takes more time to measure or understand. When 85% of people don't choose to leave the community when they come of age, it's very unlikely that the same can be said of someone working their respective 9-5 or equivalent. I've seen the same values of a simple Amish life across the parts of the world, Central Africa in particular during my stay. It's not by choice yet carries the same sense of gratitude.
Thank you for this interesting documentary on the Amish. I also couldn’t live their ways or beliefs but I really appreciate them for sharing their world with us. I wish them well in their lives.
@@Alex-P- I wish more people had the guts to join them and let go all the worldly ways. That would be good for the world, too. It would bring up the morals of the people of the West, and remind us who we are.
@@WhitePositive This is what you replied to my comment about their children getting genetic disorders because of the inbreeding. You sound very reasonable. Also, it's not about people not having guts or anything. It's not like everyone secretly aspires to live like the Amish do. Almost no one wants that for obvious reasons. Living a shit life with almost zero comforts isn't all that desirable to most people, if you think about it. If you idolize the noble savage lifestyle, then go live it. Why are you here online talking about it? Why don't you "have the guts" to do it?
Yet many Amish operate horrible puppy mills, and some withhold vet care from their horses especially draft horses and dump them in poor condition often horribly lame at auctions to be sold into the slaughter pipeline to be shipped to Canada or Mexico, and they have the nerve to call themselves "god's" children? Can you please explain?
Thank you so much that so many people have opened their doors to us and given us a little insight into their world. I appreciate their way of life, especially their simplicity and sense of community. That is often missing in this great "modern" world. A little more modesty and humility are virtues that would do us all good. But some things I don't understand either. A washing machine would make women's lives easier, and musical instruments would be nice too! The thought of having no choice but the predetermined, traditional life would frighten me. But I sincerely wish you all God's blessings and all the best, especially for little Levi.
As a Sarasota resident, I have a ton of respect for the Amish. The Florida part of the documentary is where I live, it’s practically next door. These humble folks are awesome! Would go right through their community every day on my way to work.
Great video and I am lucky enough to be friends with a small to medium size group of Amish families up here in Norther Michigan. They are wonderful people and the amount that they help each other out is amazing. I bought a big storage building from them about 3 years ago and started driving them around when I retired in 2019. I also escort the really big barns to customers all around this area. If you get to know some Amish you will be very happy you did.
I love how the men are allowed to have modern farm equipment as a "concession", but the women are not allowed electric washing machines or refrigerators! 😂
Enjoyed this documentary very much. So much information and very insightful. I feel like I definitely learned a thing or two about the Amish community! I love their willingness to help others and admire their hard work.
While I do find most Amish people incredibly kind and think most are not intentionally doing harm, I don't see how it's fair or appropriate to limit these kids education & dreams. They can live a simple lifestyle while also allowing their children to pursue their own ways of life. Sadly it seems that this trend within religious communities of under-educating and isolating their children is done very intentionally to keep as many people trapped & unable to think for themselves as possible. They make them all wear certain clothes & shield them from the world not unlike a cul+. They don't allow them to have "worldly things" meaning money, cars, individuality, any means of caring for themselves. It's intentional. Plenty of people have found balance between living off grid/simply, having their beliefs & still allowing their kids to be themselves. This behavior is harmful, even if you're a nice person on the outside.
Exactly!!! Totally agree!!! As an ex-teacher, I am horrified to hear the answers of the students " work in shop/ farms/ help mum at home". And the Principal in his very words " We will never be doctors or veterinarians or dentists." When the reporter asked "Why not?" The Principal seems a bit shocked to be asked this, and tried to explain it conflicts with their beliefs. Are there no doctors 300 years ago?? Why aren't the children allow to aspire and dream??? There seems to be a total lack of law enforcement in these communities, the most vulnerable, females and children, who will protect them?
I agree. I do think there's something insidious about actively preventing education, because you're afraid of what people will choose if you actually give them ALL the information. To me, that suggests they're fully aware that if people were given a real choice, a LOT of them wouldn't choose the Amish way of life. So they do everything they can to swing the choice in their favour. And that's... not okay. You can hold certain beliefs for yourself and still recognise that your children have the right to choose their own. I respect the lifestyle. But I don't respect intentionally holding people back because you KNOW, if given the choice, they would choose something else. That's immoral to me.
This is reductive with incredibly sweeping, biased statements. Rumspringa is a real thing where maturity holds space for choice. Many modern adults project without considering how confusing too many options, lack of boundaries or clear expectations can be. Many children spend more time being influenced by a variety of agendas of desensitizing and conditioning. Parents are supposed to protect their children.
I love how down to earth these people are. They were so open and honest about their struggles as Amish people. I would love to visit Amish country one day and meet Amish people in person. Their way of life intrigues me so much.
@@naturazpolski9213 they probaby treat them like tools, which is what they are. they're not pets, so they shouldn't be treated as such, but they probably don't abuse them like you're making it sound like they do. Abusing a horse is a quick way to get a hoof to the face
What struggles they have ? What kind of struggles ? They not opened not honest either. My advice to you if you love to live your life , don't , don't visit them, for your own safety , just don't . But then if you like to visit Amish community why not, maybe you are feeling sui....cid....al after all, no idea. But that's all on your own risk. Of course if you are one old men, or old ugly women, well then you can visit them , you will be fine.
Who I'm to you - Police?! I not need to proof nothing to no one, it is my own experience , what you think , are you believe to me or not I don't care. What ever. @@amyrivers4093
I’m not sure why, but when they started singing in school at the beginning, I was brought to tears. I was brought up in the Catholic church in England but upon adulthood, I became an athiest and was embarrassed by my religion. After corona, giving birth and multiple health concerns, I started believing again. I had surgery after an ectopic pregnancy surgery, thinking I would die, but woke up to look out of the window to a beautiful sunset. That’s when I knew I truly believed in a God. I am so sad that my son will grow up in this modern world. I wish I could take him back to traditional times, filled with family, hard work and faith.
Absolutely lovely way of living. Yes, I agree, to stay clear of modern society. Your humble, simple, honest way of life is very much respected. When the world collapses, and modern civilizations destroy itself, the Amish will still thrive. Although I personally do not follow any kind of religion…… I do so much admire this way of living. In balance with Mother Nature, taking care of the Earth. And being kind and respectful to one another. So simple, yet most modern people just can’t seem to figure that out. Thank you for sharing your private way of life with us.
@@shilpitripathi1951the marrying process and also I think they should be allowed to leave the community if they want to become a doctor etc Then they should not forbid it
What a nice group of people and how beautiful they are so devoted to God and pleasing Him and loving each other. I just love their people. May God continue to bless the Amish community and keep them safe and healthy. ❤️
I live in a small town in Indiana and we have a few Amish communities around us in surrounding towns and counties. They come into town and sell baked goods, handmade rugs and purses, jams, and other goods. They're very kind and are always very friendly.
A fascinating and inspiring community the Amish are. So much of what they are about could so positively influence how we in the western world live. Thank you for this presentation.
I grew up Mennonite (basically first cousins to the Amish, literally just a couple generations further out in my family), and I really appreciate this documentary. This is the first time I've seen a documentary that mentions either group coming from the Alsace region of France, where my father’s family is from. The beautiful green farms with white houses and red barns made me feel homesick, even though when I lived there I hated having to dress differently from my friends and not being allowed to use computers or even talk with boys about assignments. Thank you!
With some of my old Pennsylvania family, there were some Huguenots that joined up with the German Lutherans in colonial times. Swiss families along the lines too.
If your community calls themselves Christians, why is it that they do not Obey the lords commands..Matthew 28:16-20 Seems like it's just about their own community.. similarly to the Jewish community.. just a question, I appreciate it if you open up so I can understand
@@ffigueroamatt419 Mennonites do go out into the world and preach the gospel, just not in a showy way. The ancestors of one branch of my 8th cousins went to western North Carolina when that area was still Indian Territory, because Mennonite missionaries and their families were about the only white people welcome in the area back then (note I didn't say they were the only white people present in the area). Mennonite were welcome because they respected the Cherokee as fellow humans and fellow children of God and they taught the Cherokee to read and understand English so they'd at least know what was in the treaties they were being pressured to sign. It was only in conjunction with these obviously good actions that they reached out and, as friends and neighbors to the Cherokee, talked with them about Jesus. This is a continuation of how they behaved toward the Lenape in the part of Pennsylvania we're from and is a good example of how they behave(d) wherever they went, wherever they go today. When I was a kid, our one little church supported a missionary family all by itself. I assume they continued, long after I left.
These communities condemned modernity and technology, and you are banned from contacting the outside world. Perhaps I wonder where you have learned all the pedophilia going on with children in your community.
Years ago I travelled to the US & we were in Missoula, Montana & the town had a lot of Amish people. It was absolutely fascinating to see the way they respect their counterparts, animals & people in general. I even saw many Amish families have a more blended lifestyle, where they allowed certain parts of modern life enter their community, but did not misuse it.
I believe that some of the Amish communities are making an effort take young people to different areas so the young women and men can meet each other outside of their immediate groups in order to combat the incidence of genetic diseases such as Muscular Dystrophy, etc. I once saw groups of young Amish at Conner Prairie on an outing with young people from different areas.
When some of then say they are happy with their way of life, I think "Fine. You should live how you like." What makes my eyes roll, is when they don't know why they may or may not do things. They never seem to ask "Why?"
Do other people ask Why always? - Why today women wear pants, while 300 yrs ago that was unimaginable? Why today we don't marry a sibling, while in Cleopatra's time that was normal for nobles? Why we use toothpaste, who invented it?
I enjoy watching documentaries on the Amish communities. Deep down my soul knows that this is closer to the right way compared to what society has to offer right now.
@@tired_buthappy but no one of any faith ever sees that, they'll drive themselves further into destruction in the name of a book and some powers who no one has witnessed.
You'll also see where the rules on modern conveniences vary by region. In Pennsylvania, there are Amish communities where they are allowed a phone shack in their yard (not attached to the house) and can make calls for business, relaying messages, etc and they are allowed smartphones and internet access, even Facebook, while at their place of work as a means of conducting business in the 21st century.
Das ist Unsinn! Nach ihrer „ Rumspringer -Zeit „ können sie sich entscheiden ob sie in die Gemeinschaft der Amish aufgenommen werden möchten oder ob sie ein weltliches Leben führen wollen. Wer Amish ist hat sich als fast Erwachsener dazu entschieden und nicht allein durch Geburt in die Gemeinschaft gekommen. Sie sind nicht Unglücklich.
@@Mawe511are you really not aware that they would lose their whole family if they would leave the community? Also, they don‘t have any proper education that would get them anywhere outside of the community. I can’t believe that the US government allows their ‘education system’. And especially the women have it hard as hell - they don‘t even have any money! Leaving that community is not easy at all. A lot of people who want to leave probably don‘t have the courage to do so because of these reasons.
Really enjoyed this documentary. I think many of us could learn from the Amish when it comes to taking care of the environment, your community and children with special needs.
I love this documentary. I definitely respect the Amish as a whole & find their simple life interesting & thought of replicating it to a certain point.
People think Amish communities are wholesome and proper but they have the same social problems as the rest of society! There's drug and alcohol abuse, drug dealing, women hooking in the inner cities,and they have their own organised crime circles. Now they are embracing electricity,driving cars,and even comupters and smartphones! The Amish are a fake society!
Thank you for this beautiful insight into the Amish life. As someone who became a Christian later in life, I really respect their adherence to Biblical principles (even if I don't fully agree with how and the extent to which they do). I could definitely use a little more of the simple life in this crazy, too fast-paced world. Much love. ✌️🙏
I like the lifestyle but I don't like the shunning of family members if they don't choose that lifestyle We don't know if we haven't lived the life. There are many good aspects of a simpler life.
@@sharonwalberg5438 you are so right just because they sin or made a mistake Jesus said to forgive 7 times 70 ,he does say if you can't forgive your brother or sister nor will he forgive you
I really admire their dedication to their tradition and way of life! In some how It reminds me of my early life when I grew up in a small village near the Iraqi/Iranian borders mid the 80's! And that's exactly how we used to live. No TV, no phones, and not much to do other than taking care of farms and animals. Love to all Amish people around the United States.
Me too , I use to live smaller to this life in South Iraq as Shia Muslim , and under Sadam Hussain regime. I managed to go to university, It was difficult as young girl travelling to a capital city
17:31 How they achive the solar panel technology if dont learn on how to do it on the school? Not only the panel the all proces to make it ovens and rafination of that diesel.
what's so heartbreaking about this is that the amish children would never get the freedom to be whatever they want. you heard the teacher at the beginning of the video: "they'll never going to be doctors, dentists, veterinarians.." they are restricted into their tiny communities and aren't allowed to experience the whole world..... what a sad life
In this sort of communities , woman is the most one who face all the difficulties of that life, especially when there are no electricity , modern machines or appliances that make her house life easier , her main job is to stay at home ,give a birth for many children and look after them , maybe some of them are happy with that kind of life , but clearly some of them are not , one thing that we can't find in modern communities is that,when one of the Amish people are in need they stand for each other and help each other, thanks for sharing 🙋♀️
Wow! A community that can even take care of medical bills worth $70K is beyond amazing. Honestly the world would be a better place if they adopted some of the Amish principles.
That’s interesting - because the Amish leave school at ?14. No opportunity to become doctors, vets etc. but it’s ok to use hospital facilities while denying their people the right to higher education and freedom of life decisions. These men with their chin beards who rule their families and ensure they toe the religious party line. It’s not freedom it’s oppression.
I have not finished watching this and i can see the positives of the comments below. And each to their own way in life. The only thing I would say is that NO ONE should be forced into this way of life. And if someone is born into the Amish community but wants to leave then i hope they are allowed to leave whenever the want. I have not watched the whole programme yet so it may mention this. I remember the comment at the beginning where the teacher says his pupils will never eg get to be dentists. god almighty, the poor kids, they are not being given a chance and are stuck in this community that lives in the past. Those poor school kids look bored out of their minds and totally fed up. I certainly would never give up my life in favour of the Amish and equally if an Amish person does not agree with the life they have been born into then they must be allowed to leave it, otherwise it becomes a prison
There is much to learn from these people. The singing could actually be introduced into our school system again. I mean, not the Christian singing, but singing in general is very beneficial. And they know so much about horses. I'm thankful for the great work on horse issues they publish and share so openly.
@@hendihorlings2341 Interesting, what does this mean in concrete? In my home country Switzerland, we use to eat them. Is that treating "not well"? What are you doing when your horse is no longer useful? Sport horses have a very hard live in Europea, while and after they are useful.
I have always thought I would enjoy this way of life. They live very much the way I would prefer to live and they are all about family and their community. I love the Amish! Great Documentary!
You might want to watch documentaries and reports of the dark sides of amish communities, and hell are there a lot. This was a VERY sugar coated documentary.
My only contact with the Amish was indirect, as there was a shop in my hometown in Iceland which traded with the Amish. No money involved. The Amish produced goods and they got fish in return. The shop sold the Amish products for money though - of course. I bought a set of carved wooden little figurines of stylized Amish children, a boy and a girl, riding kick bikes. I cherish them very much. Such rare things to have.
What I find kind of problematic is that they tend to say „we’re afraid of temptation if we have contact with the modern world“ like if you’re as religious as they are, shouldn‘t you be confident in your faith and not be tempted?
I appreciate their simple life, but at the same time. I find it difficult the that they grow up without a choice in how their life will be. They can’t aspire to be anymore then the people around then. They just have to accept it.
It's not really sustainable. If a whole country were Amish they'd have to kill off 75% of their population to survive on the produce, and forget forestry and natural areas, it'd all have to be farms.
I wonder why (and how) their church justified using a washing machine from the 1950's. Is that some sort of compromise between washing by hand and a modern washer? I'm sure that rule was decided on by men (who never have to wash clothes)! I noticed they used power tools in the furniture factory. How is it that power sanders are fine, by other machines are not?
amish are not anti-technology but skeptical about unforeseen effects of technology on their society. they have a process to test new technology and then decide if it passes their test with respect to overall impacts
How interesting! They seem to be fulfilled and I do think their life has a lot of positive sides (They eat very unprocessed food and don‘t seem to be as stressed) Their language is so unique! - As someone who speaks german I did not understand a single word tho haha. And Wilma is ADORABLE! She really seems young at heart
as someone not from america, i find it interesting to see that whenever i consume american media its a lot more with opinion or trying to lead your opinion than the media i am used to
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The bible does not say money is the root of evil! It says the "love" of money is the root of all evil!
I noticed that too! It’s “the love of money that is the root of all evil.”
Exactly! 1 Timothy 6:10 says "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". I've heard this mis-quoted so many times. If you leave out "the love of" part, it means a very different thing!
But money is a most dangerous temptation to become greedy, prideful and selfish. All hugely discouraged by the Amish belief system. Too many, particularly in the US, do "worship" money at the cost of losing the very core values that the Amish hold most important in life.
And in the Greek it really says the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil. This verse is used way out of context by many fake Christians
And the Amish worship the Amish. They lord over each other and disobey many other things the Bible teaches. They don’t believe in God’s gospel or Jesus. They have their own version of god but not the true God. Their church is their highest authority. Not God, not Jesus. They are trusting in their own works.
I struggle to comprehend the concept of not using modern machines but still having engines, washing machines, LED lights, batteries, computers, cell phones etc… that’s all modern!
IKR..... diesel powered generators🙄🙄
Its a cult
@@leannej7723yup. UA-cam channel Cults to consciousness 😊
i see your point. however, i also think people, even amish, cannot exist and resist every progress around them bc many of them have some sort of contact to the world outside their community. ithat's why i think they need to compromise, and if it means to use some modern equipment to have more time for the religion and its practices, it's a "good" solution and isn't seen as sth evil
Yeah but they don't have internet. Way different!!1!1
I don’t know, Ruth seems to be a couple bad days away from “Breaking Amish” 😬 she is so sweet, humble, and respectful but ending every answer in “it would be easier/ better/etc, but that’s just the way we do it I guess” makes me sad. I hope you’re doing well, Ruth!
I noticed that too. She didn’t seem super into the old school ways of life but probably feels like there’s nothing she can do about it.
It's sad that the men are allowed to use modern tools, electricity, and labor saving devices for their work, but Ruth is not. It's like they don't consider women's work around the home like cooking and cleaning real work.
@@GigiGhiba-hq7bri agree with you there. Emphasis on PEACEFUL AND SANE..which in my opinion most people lack nowadays
Agree with you, it's like they wanted to embrace the modernity but it's their church who hinders them, just sad they wanted to use some machines for convenience
Can you blame her? She has to use a washing machine from the 1950’s meanwhile homeboy gets to use some of the most sophisticated, modern woodwork machinery in his workshop. And an electric bicycle!😂 hypocrisy at its finest..
I can't get over the 'rejection of modernity' but within 10 mins there's a school bus, a diesel powered harvester, modern silos, modern style glasses.. etc.
True, but free of overindulgent brain rot and consoomer fad technology like you use to whack yourself out on everyday.
Thats the blessing of life. you can choose what parts work for you and leave the rest. you too have that freedom
The girl looked so sad when the guy talked about her quitting her job :(
what kind of nonsense, every girl at the genetic level wants to be at home with her children, who indoctrinated you like that, are you people there at all?🤣
Exactly what I thought as well... you could really see how the joy in her face faded away...😢
And that is the problem with Amish culture. The lack of freedom to choose.
Yeees girl needs to RUN...
I grew up in Ohio, and my grandparents ran a very small farm after they retired. Nearby, there was an Amish community and they would always visit them to buy fresh eggs. Although the Amish weren't allowed to ride in cars (at least in the mid-1960s), they absolutely loved sitting in them while we visited. Very nice, polite, and respectful people.
Or so it seemed they were happy
@@catsario7512You seem to have an axe to grind towards the Amish. They, however, would not harbor any resentment towards you, and your attitude, because thats just the way they are.
@@cheetoesgal5229 I have no “axe to grind “ just stating my opinion, as I am able under the first amendment
@@catsario7512 Having a legal right and being right are not always the same thing; similarly, what is "legal" is not explicitly synonymous with what is moral or ethical.
I met Armish in pa. Very nice people.
I grew up in what was once dairy country in Usptate New York. When the family dairy farms began to fail the Amish bought them up and have created thriving communities. Their religiosity and self sufficiency have contrbuted to the health of the wider community.
Amish visit iowa , farming community
At what cost?
@@catsario7512What do you mean by that?
@@catsario7512 at no cost. A cost is a debit . He's talking about a credit not a cost. Get it?
@@deborahdean8867 No it is a huge cost.
Fantastic documentary. I am not religious personally, but i think its always a good thing to 'understand' a people and their society rather than just 'tolerate' it or completely dismiss it as nonsense.
We have lived in Morrow County, OH. Our Amish neighbors were very kind and friendly. Yes, they would ask to use our phone at times, paying any costs for long distance calls. One Amish neighbor, out of the kindness of their hearts, brought a freshly baked loaf of bread when our daughter and her family visited one Christmas. During the Christmas holidays, we exchanged baked goodies with them. Once, I was asked (and paid) to ‘taxi’ our Amish neighbor lady to the ‘Holmes County’ birthing hospital. In Holmes CO, some Amish, were permitted to ride bicycles or scooters. In all areas, there were different Amish churches, each having their own beliefs and practices. What may be permitted in one was not necessarily prohibited in another church. When the Amish girl across the road married, we were invited to attend. There was about 2 Greyhound buses, rented by extended members of the neighbors having the wedding. The wedding was quite different than any we’ve ever been to! We found that all the Amish in our county and surrounding areas to be very kind and welcoming. ❤
Thank you for sharing.
I live in Richland Country which is next to Morrow County, and I live in a city. A short 15-minute drive we can see Amish folk homes. They are shy but very kind!
Lots of people are kind, neighbourly etc - you don’t have to be Amish to love your fellow ‘man’.
"No car, no electricity, no telephone. They reject any intrusion modernity" As they show cupcakes in a single use PLASTIC container.
But they have absolutely no concern for anyone else but themselves so the single use would not even register
And then the farmer has a horse drawn harvester with a diesel engine attached tool … and an mechanical conveyor belt that takes the corn into the silo .
They hav computers, Mobile phones , electric bike 🚲
Hypocrites😂
@@consueloenlatierra6680 Total Hypocrites!!!
something doesn't seem right about limiting children's education purely so that they do not know too much and cannot expand their horizons beyond the scope of what you need them for.
Yes, that’s called abuse. Keep them as uneducated as possible so they don’t flee
They can leave once they're 16. And go and do and learn whatever they want. Some do.
@@smallbeginning2but often they will be shunned by their whole community if they do that. They can't legally leave until they're 18.
@smallbeginning2 Of course they can. They are citizens of the United States after all (with all the constitutional rights). But with their very limited education they will find it very hard to survice in the modern world.
I guess I'm romanticizing a simple life without the need to constantly compete, devour and learn. Just focus on what's immediately around, the people, and what's for dinner.
Seems beautiful and the way people lived for our entire existence until recently. My great grandad never went further than 10 miles from where he was born in his entire 98 years of life. I used to think that sounded horrific when I was younger. And though I've enjoyed traveling the world and everything, I do envy the kind of deep connections he had with his patch of earth and everyone in it.
I'm also apprehensive of the way that globalisation seems to be going.
I wouldn't mind a few acres, fresh baked bread and a lifetime of shared experiences. Even with people around I still feel lonely and I know I'm not alone.
Plus I'm always getting stressed out about things in the news that realistically don't affect me in any way.
Sometimes, I think we know too much, and look too far. And like I said, they can still leave and do whatever they want as many people have. Difficult now (in school etc) for everyone no matter what, or difficult later for those who want to choose difficult. Nothing in life is easy.
I think we're living in a dystopia and we don't even realize because we've convinced ourselves we're superior. Kind of like the people in Orwell's 1984 I guess.
My daughter has multiple disabilities and learning difficulties I wish our society would look at and take care of such children as being special and a gift.
I couldn't live the way they do, but I have a huge amount of respect that they do. If there was a middle ground with such love and devotion but more modern, I would seriously look in to it. They have a real sense of community that we lack
You don't have to look into it, live how you want, lead by example
Yes there is , Islam look into it
@asmaarb9944
The Mennonites are one step away from the Amish. They have a church building; majority have electricity; majority are allowed a house phone and cell phone; majority have vehicles (might have a few restrictions about the vehicle); the women are aloud to socialize with the men; they are aloud to read the BIBLE freely, both men and women; both men and women aloud to be in the House of God.
Mennonite is more relaxed
@@asmaarb9944 Aside from hijacking planes and the wars everywhere and hating on women islam seems...just as dumb as any other religion.
This was very interesting! It was very nice of the Amish people to open up their lives for this documentary, to share their lives. They seem like very nice people who appreciate the simple things in life. A good example for all of us.
Living in a cult with no freedom of speech, no education, and no knowledge other than that of an ancient book seems like a good example to you?
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8no
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8Amen 🙏🤍
Yet a lot are also despressed that they are "forced" to be a part of the community and want to embrance (at least part of) the new world.
@@Tconl it would be a very difficult choice.
" Help mom at home" what a life to look forward to.
Then marry get her own children and do housework for the rest of her life
Trying to romanticise this awful cult that is almost impossible to leave.
@arnicepernice865 agreed 💯 😂
My mother died when I was 16. I would have given anything to help her. And have her back. She was wonderful. 🥴🙋🇨🇦 It is hardly a sentence. If we love someone we still live a full life,but modern "thinking" is selfish. As you should know if you live in the same world as others who breathe.✌️ Me, me, me. That is this world and it's trappings. There is a bigger picture.
And you will work 40 hours a week for someone else, then some more at home. And have no community or sense of belonging or meaning.
I feel sorry for those beautiful Amish communities who don't have access to the internet and similar resources, including reading these lovely comments about them. Denial of technology is more of a curse than a blessing at times! I hope the lives of those lovely children in the Amish community change and prosper. 😢😢
Let’s hope they don’t
why not, well obviously you're ok with internet technology you're using it, so...whatever interesting you find it ok to pick and choose and they can't, sounds a bit hypocritical to me...@@amishgirl1000
Technology is beyond evil. It is robbing us of intelligence, jobs skills, common sense and is helping to destroy mankind. My father at 85 could mentally calculate complicated additions, subtractions, multiplication and division faster than I could with a calculator. He could fix household equipment, repair cars, be an electrician, be a plumber, cook, clean, garden, sew, knit, preserve, fish, hunt, repair their equipment, prune trees, weld, be a roofer, plow and plant, work most machinery, tile, lay carpets, repair furniture, do woodwork, do metalwork, repair dentures, put in paving and more. All this after having had a knee replacement, shoulder joint replacement and hip replacement. He refused to use a wheelchair until his death and insisted on walking with his crutches. He adored his wife, was a great provider and fsmily man, took great care of his children.
He loved the outdoors and tinkering in his garage or doing something constructive was considered relaxing.
I just can’t understand how a ten year old computer is better than a ten year old washing machine.
I live in Southern Michigan and there are Amish everywhere. I respect them for their way of life. My step-dad knew quite a few Amish and every interaction we ever had with them they were nice and respectful. You couldn't ask for nicer ppl.
This was a great documentary. Thank you to all of them for letting us learn more about their way of life. I knew most of it but there were a few things i didn't.
My parents have a cabin up north and most of the lumbar, kitchen cupboards & counters were bought from the Amish community up in the UP
@@jilliannoble00 that's cool! The Amish know what they're doing. They make it to last too!
Ooh wwow... These people the way of life and the way they shave mustache and leave beards is like Muslims. They are Christians but practicing Islam's way of life as well!
I have a silly question.
Where did the metal come from to build their stoves and fire places?
There is nothing in the Bible against modernity..
Can they explain Dinosaurs Skeletons?
Just another group of nut job control freaks..
Do they know black people exist?
We have Amish communities here in Maine. A pair of brothers run a metal roofing business in Whitefield. We have purchased from them twice. They are very pleasant to deal with and provide a quality product to the community. Their kids are adorable in their traditional Amish clothes.
Yes we have some Amish communities in Tn
I wish they would treat their animals good and they’d be good
@@N0N4M30 The Amish i know treat their animals very good. I wish people would blame the individuals for their actions and not judge an entire group of people the same because of the actions of the bad ones.
i've been there, my friend buys wood from them
@@RichRez Yet quite a few Amish operate horrible puppy mills, withhold vet care from their horses especially draft horses and dump them in poor condition at auctions to be sold into the slaughter pipeline to be shipped to Canada or Mexico, and they have the nerve to call themselves "god's" children.
While there is something in me that longs for the idea of a simpler life and a stronger community bond, while watching this documentary I felt so many people looked so miserable! especially young women (and omg, the children at the school, those faces!)
yes, the children in the Amish communities are happier and healthier overall. This video shows a tiny fraction of their life. A lot of people in these comment section will not understand unless they walk in these people's shoes.
@@janedoe6097You're saying the children are happy and healthy. I could ask the same question, how do you know if you've not walked in their shoes?
@@pumpkinpie999 healthy? With that rate of genetic diseases? Don't know...
I grew up in the 1960's. No Internet, cell phones, cable tv....played outside till dark. Great childhood
So did I. Most today can't live w/o their iphone. Personally, I wish I could get rid of mine but I can't.
Yes the Amish 'traditional life' doesn't seem very traditional. They basically use everything from my childhood on a farm in the UK. We didn't use the phone often maybe once a day at most and only for essential reasons. We used hand labour alongside diesel engines. M mother had a sewing machine that was powered by a foot treadle until she got an electric one. I even rode a horse sometimes.
I more than slightly think the Amish life is about control like most churches. The whole rejecting modernity thing just seems like its something they observe until they need to use a phone and then they borrow one from a non Amish neighbour or have one but not in their house.
It sounds exactly like my childhood in the 80s in Poland.
my 90's in Russian small city. starts 00 in village.
But all of you guys are now using the modern amenities..Hope you are all fine😅
I admire their dedication to their way of life. There is many things we can learn from them. However I believe in a balance between old ways and the current ways.
I agree with you. Life will be so much better if there was a balance. For example i am not Amish but i dont like jewerly at all I never understood why people spend so much money for diamonds. Its just a rock at the end of the day..
My neighbors are Mennonite--not strict, but still no TV in the house. I watched their kids grow up, do missionary work, get married, have kids... Hard working, always smiling! and always a 'hey there'. They remind me to slow down... and be grateful.
The only thing we can learn from them is stupidity.
I have been to an Amish community in Ohio. Honestly one of the happiest community I have ever visited.They send their academically taleted children to higher eduction. They also send some members to help communities around the world during great natural disaster events.
Sounds like a dream honestly
I watch all of these reports and there is a part of me that yearns for what they have in some ways. They do look so content.
I'm in Philadelphia PA...not far from Lancaster (one of the largest Amish communities in the USA)
Driving by still blows my mind. There are many rules I don't agree with which is why I love seeing so many Amish women leaving their communities.
They DO NOT GET AN EDUCATION. Beyond maybe 5th grade or so. There is lots of incest in Amish Communities. Sad but true.
Also notorious animal abusers. Especially ones who breed dogs!
They don't want people looking into them too much. That speaks volumes on it's own. Lots hiding behind their curtains. You only have to look at the elder men in these communities and you can already have a good guess at what might be happening.
What?
Seriously leave these people alone keep your shit to yourself
“This is the way we do it I guess” there was something sad about this
Sad is if you hear on TV or internet that was shutting in school
My pastor always says,' You live in the world , DON'T LET THE WORLD LIVE IN YOU'. Education, technology, etc are a BLESSING if used APPROPRIATELY
Very wise piece of advice.
Yeah but that’s never how it’s used anywhere. Now we’re in a whacked out overindulgent wasteland of brain rot people.
But the modern world and technology is destroying us...@@elisabetta4478
Yeah how’s that working out for you
@@susan7414 It's working REALLY very well. My use technology wisely have set many boundaries and its working for me.
It made me kind of sad when the girl said she would miss working... And the girl who answered that she will go home to help her mom at age 14 when she is done with school. :/
Yes. Some things in their life are quaint, but other things like educational achievement, individuality, and the role of women seem very sad if you're trapped in that world.
And?why are you underestimating motherhood?they could be great moms and wives that nurture their family,something the west is missing very much
@@puch9830 I think being a good mother is literally the highest achievement in this life. But clearly they are given no choice, and they expressed that they will miss their old lives. That's what makes me sad.
Thanks so much for this doc! Really enjoyed it
So the men get to use modern technology for their work (computers, electric bikes etc) but the women have to use 70 year old technology for their work (domestic servant). Makes total sense...
Patriarchy double think is interesting
Yes 😂😂
well its either that or make babies
A solar powered sewing machine?
😂😂😂😂😂 I know, I know 😂😂😂😂
Interesting!!! I couldn't imagine living this way but I'm happy I saw this documentary. I'm happy that this documentary was very unbiased.
I enjoyed this documentary especially seeing the 88 year old Father in such great shape and youthful. It really shows how stress, bills (ex. Car notes, school debt etc) things they don’t have to worry about contributes to their peacefulness. Their simple life works for them and I commend it.
I feel it probably is a spiritual reason he is like that vs modern amenities
@@private2371 his spirituality is indeed the overall reason for his peacefulness but allow me to clarify a little more for you. My comment was moreso aimed at individuals who choose to poke fun at the Amish lifestyle when in all actuality it makes perfect sense. They help their community and do not have a crabs in a bucket mentality, they protect their children from the dangers of the internet, they all wear the same thing, etc. We hear daily about child predators on the internet, or children being bullied at school because their parents can’t afford certain types of clothing, etc. Lastly, would the community you live in come together and pay a 70,000+ medical bill for a family? Probably not.
Thank you for your comment.
88??? I hope I am that vital at 88
Their carriages and horses aren't cheap. Probably worth more than many cars on the road.
@@NurseChelsRNBSN very good point does this mean you will go out with me
As a 60something European male I think the greatest crime that a human being can perpetrate against another human being is to prevent them from reaching their potential .. To bar them from education and research and satisfying their curiosity.... Great Teachers do not impart knowledge, they inspire the pupils to learn, to research, to be inquisitive.. Those who prevent this do so out of fear, the fear that the kids will become smarter than they are...That the kids won't be duped as easily as the adults such as the teacher was...
The boys have to be just smart enough to, without question, follow orders...
The girls are destined for a life of Bare Foot and Pregnant.
Potential. More often equated with: Greed, envy, covetousness, materialism, pride, arrogance, self importance, lack of empathy, idolatry, Me first mentalities.
Yup. Plenty of That in our Modern world. Don't you think? 🙄 What will I gain...What will I receive...me, me, me. No other matter but ME.
There are no chains on anybody I saw. Free will is a choice. It is on them to stay or leave.
@@Icry4us
''.Potential...often equated with: Greed, envy, covetousness, materialism, pride, arrogance, self importance, lack of empathy, idolatry, Me first mentalities....''
With respect I was referencing those who prevent girls from being educated, prevent promotions, deny transfers...Sportsmen and women denied the opportunity to reach their maximum... Spiteful acts by managers , borne out of jealousy
Your interpretation says more about you and Americans in general.
@@kinlika Right babe. Happily, I am not thin skinned. Also, not a yank. Peace out.
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While this documentary sounds positive, let's not forget the overwhelming amount of abuse that often happens in these communities.
Or the sad looking faces of a lot of the kids in this very documentary
Animal abuse for sure
What a foolish comment, in a genuine God fearing community there will never be abuse, Furthmore have you any idea of the scale of abuse in the so called 'free- world'? Clueless comment!
We wish Amish was House on the Prairie
but it isn't .
not letting you being an onlyfans hoe is such an abuse.
Not enough education is just a method of control. What a terrible shame that all of these young brains are not given the chance to stretch and find out who they could be.
@avkay12or the fact that their education ends at 14..
I agree; they do not allow new generations to grow internally to educate themselves. These kids are born into slavery with very little saying about how they want to live. They are not given the freedom to choose anything in their lives because the consequences will be shunning and leaving the only world they know. With that very little education, it is most likely they will end up staying in an abusive situation.
And yet they are allowed to leave...
@@newsgetsoldbest strategy. I provide the basics for you and theach you nothing you need outside, then I give you the option to leave. Is it really your choice?
I really enjoyed the documentary. Thanks a lot. Love and blessings for Amish community FROM AFGHANISTAN ❤
A beautiful community, loved every bit of it. God bless them.
I really enjoyed your Amish documentary and hope to see more of them.
I am an East Indian and this is the 1st time that I came to know about this Community.I really enjoyed the video,how simple life they have.They are helpful to each other .
HOW IN USA THIS SCHOOL SAVE 5HEMSELVES WITHOUT MAS.. SHOOTING.WHETHER U R ADAM EVE CHILDRENS .BUT U CANT IGNORE THE SCIENCE THAT WITHIN COMMUNITY MARRIAGE INCREASE THIER RISK FOR AUTISM AND GENETIC DISEASES
They are just stupid
Namaste from north India 🙏🫂
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH who the fk in their same minds use EAST INDIAN term?
@@devm.9189I do
I first learned about the Amish in the movie "Eyewitness" with Harrison Ford, but this is the first time I watch a documentary about them. In my opinion, it's just a matter of time --hopefully not measured in centuries! -- than more of them will break away. I was raised catholic but was always a libertarian and became an atheist when I was 65. You see, I finally managed to get rid of the indoctrination, albeit not ridgid, by my family and society, and ended up a free-thinking man.
It's noticeable that they have been accepting technology little by little and eventually they will embrace the whole world. Even cavemen were lured by the outer world where danger reigned but they dared to explore it.
What really struck me is that it's young ladies that are setting an example!!!
Welcome to Freedom, friendly and hard-working folks! Here Science reigns!
I loved watching this documentary. You can clearly see how many contradictions and hypocrisy that this community lives in
Like the sewing machine when they aswell sow with the hand
I get that there are many benefits to living an Amish life, looks like a simple life, but on the flip side the stuff you hear about the abuse of all kinds,incest, shunning those whose beliefs/ opinions dont align with the church or question anything are punished with losing everyone and going to hell , sounds extremely culty to me, usually things are never as nice as they may appear!
Terrible things happen in all walks of life. Sin entered the world.
Sexual crimes happen everywhere in all different cultures and communities, that's no reason for an Amish person to turn away from this religious life. Run from a sin or crime in your community only to find the same sins and crimes in your new adopted community 🙏🙏
They treat their horses terribly!!! It’s absolutely DISGUSTING how they treat them !!! Ever see a horse after the Amish where do with them ?? Scared up, thin, sad and broken in every way !!!! And I can’t stand them for it !!!! It’s not necessary to treat horses like that !!!!!!!
That's all or most so called religions. Catholic, Christians...all of them are Man Made, hypocritical, fabricated to control people. Religions cause Wars, and hate. Priests that molest children, Nuns that beat children to death. You know all this. Man Made religions have been the biggest make believe since before Stone age. Just keep life truly simple....... in balance with Mother Nature, and respect & care for this Earth., and each other.
@@leanneadams2549No it’s not right. It ruins any animal or human to have it’s spirit broken like that!! Horribly Abusive!!😢
I lived close to an Amish community when I was in my late 20s. They are a peaceful, kind, devout and very hard working people. Their simple life brings so much joy in so many ways.
Every culture has its limits and its bad and good, but I can tell you first hand as I have witnessed it, the power of forgiveness and their humility is something we all should strive for.❤
Ty for this documentary 😊
I would love to be Amish. Anything the material has to offer is the equivalent of nothingness.
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I too lived near the Amish in Ohio. I agree they are kind and easy to get along with. What I like about them is that they never judge people of other beliefs. Never ever did they make me uncomfortable. Now me and my Ohio-born son live far away in Sweden. where we thrive and are happier than in the US. Sorry, just being honest....
But I gather that the Amish DO benefit from modern developments in some fields ... medical and dental treatment for instance . They have items made of plastic , their schoolchildren have books which have been printed ....not handwritten . They certainly have a society which is peaceful and positive , but they do pick and choose which modern things they outlaw.
Forgiveness is not a community thing, the community cannot force people to forgive. Its solely individual. If people want to be individuals in the outside world, they need to practice forgiveness. There are entire books on this. One of them you have to read the whole way through or you feel bad about yourself. Go read "The Miracle of Forgiveness."
It's refreshing to see how the destruction caused by modern comforts of society stops in the confines of these kind people's community. Some might call it anti-progress but a different kind of progress sets in, one that takes more time to measure or understand. When 85% of people don't choose to leave the community when they come of age, it's very unlikely that the same can be said of someone working their respective 9-5 or equivalent. I've seen the same values of a simple Amish life across the parts of the world, Central Africa in particular during my stay. It's not by choice yet carries the same sense of gratitude.
Thank you for this interesting documentary on the Amish. I also couldn’t live their ways or beliefs but I really appreciate them for sharing their world with us. I wish them well in their lives.
I wish that they didn't marry into their communities, which leads to genetic disorders in children. That's what I'd wish.
@@Alex-P- I wish more people had the guts to join them and let go all the worldly ways. That would be good for the world, too. It would bring up the morals of the people of the West, and remind us who we are.
@@WhitePositive This is what you replied to my comment about their children getting genetic disorders because of the inbreeding. You sound very reasonable.
Also, it's not about people not having guts or anything. It's not like everyone secretly aspires to live like the Amish do. Almost no one wants that for obvious reasons. Living a shit life with almost zero comforts isn't all that desirable to most people, if you think about it.
If you idolize the noble savage lifestyle, then go live it. Why are you here online talking about it? Why don't you "have the guts" to do it?
I wish I never meet them like ever. I don't care who they marry, not my business. I happy they are far from me. @@Alex-P-
Yes, you right, it is true, appearance's can be deceptive . @@VintageOilOtiginal4Sale
I have grown up basically surrounded by Amish communities and they are the best people I have ever met. Respectful, kind, considerate....
Thank you for respectfully portraying our people, God Bless.
Yet many Amish operate horrible puppy mills, and some withhold vet care from their horses especially draft horses and dump them in poor condition often horribly lame at auctions to be sold into the slaughter pipeline to be shipped to Canada or Mexico, and they have the nerve to call themselves "god's" children? Can you please explain?
Thanks for posting the video…..Respect the Amish people no crime no drugs they live simple life.👍💙
………you lose some you gain some …….
Thank you so much that so many people have opened their doors to us and given us a little insight into their world. I appreciate their way of life, especially their simplicity and sense of community. That is often missing in this great "modern" world. A little more modesty and humility are virtues that would do us all good.
But some things I don't understand either. A washing machine would make women's lives easier, and musical instruments would be nice too! The thought of having no choice but the predetermined, traditional life would frighten me.
But I sincerely wish you all God's blessings and all the best, especially for little Levi.
As a Sarasota resident, I have a ton of respect for the Amish. The Florida part of the documentary is where I live, it’s practically next door. These humble folks are awesome! Would go right through their community every day on my way to work.
Great video and I am lucky enough to be friends with a small to medium size group of Amish families up here in Norther Michigan. They are wonderful people and the amount that they help each other out is amazing. I bought a big storage building from them about 3 years ago and started driving them around when I retired in 2019. I also escort the really big barns to customers all around this area. If you get to know some Amish you will be very happy you did.
'Too much education would alientate the children' - I'm speechless. Living in 2023 like 200 years ago is enough alienation.
Yeah send your children to school to get drag queen story hour. Send your children to university to not think
I love how the men are allowed to have modern farm equipment as a "concession", but the women are not allowed electric washing machines or refrigerators! 😂
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what about sawing machine ?
You obviously didn't notice the old fashioned agitator/wringer electric washing machine or what appeared to be a modern spin dryer.
Everybody but the hard-core ones are just pretending to be something they're not.
And that my love explains why man is not on the top of the food chain, and never was. 🥴🇨🇦🙋
Cheryle and Neva look like siblings. I’m glad they’re there for each other and I pray only the very best for these young ladies. 🙏🏾💜
Cause they’re probably cousins. Or inbred. 🤷♂️
Enjoyed this documentary very much. So much information and very insightful. I feel like I definitely learned a thing or two about the Amish community! I love their willingness to help others and admire their hard work.
Thank you for sharing , very inspirational thanks for letting us into your lives ...love and Blessings
While I do find most Amish people incredibly kind and think most are not intentionally doing harm, I don't see how it's fair or appropriate to limit these kids education & dreams. They can live a simple lifestyle while also allowing their children to pursue their own ways of life. Sadly it seems that this trend within religious communities of under-educating and isolating their children is done very intentionally to keep as many people trapped & unable to think for themselves as possible. They make them all wear certain clothes & shield them from the world not unlike a cul+. They don't allow them to have "worldly things" meaning money, cars, individuality, any means of caring for themselves. It's intentional.
Plenty of people have found balance between living off grid/simply, having their beliefs & still allowing their kids to be themselves. This behavior is harmful, even if you're a nice person on the outside.
Exactly!!! Totally agree!!! As an ex-teacher, I am horrified to hear the answers of the students " work in shop/ farms/ help mum at home". And the Principal in his very words " We will never be doctors or veterinarians or dentists." When the reporter asked "Why not?" The Principal seems a bit shocked to be asked this, and tried to explain it conflicts with their beliefs. Are there no doctors 300 years ago?? Why aren't the children allow to aspire and dream??? There seems to be a total lack of law enforcement in these communities, the most vulnerable, females and children, who will protect them?
now take any islamic country and look at what the prospect for girls are there and youll be praising the amihs in comparison
@@Chiyosesama now take any islamic country and look at what the prospect for girls are there and youll be praising the amihs in comparison
I agree. I do think there's something insidious about actively preventing education, because you're afraid of what people will choose if you actually give them ALL the information. To me, that suggests they're fully aware that if people were given a real choice, a LOT of them wouldn't choose the Amish way of life. So they do everything they can to swing the choice in their favour. And that's... not okay. You can hold certain beliefs for yourself and still recognise that your children have the right to choose their own.
I respect the lifestyle. But I don't respect intentionally holding people back because you KNOW, if given the choice, they would choose something else. That's immoral to me.
This is reductive with incredibly sweeping, biased statements. Rumspringa is a real thing where maturity holds space for choice. Many modern adults project without considering how confusing too many options, lack of boundaries or clear expectations can be. Many children spend more time being influenced by a variety of agendas of desensitizing and conditioning. Parents are supposed to protect their children.
I love how down to earth these people are. They were so open and honest about their struggles as Amish people. I would love to visit Amish country one day and meet Amish people in person. Their way of life intrigues me so much.
Wonder if you change your mind if you see how they often treat their animals like horses or dogs.
@@naturazpolski9213 they probaby treat them like tools, which is what they are. they're not pets, so they shouldn't be treated as such, but they probably don't abuse them like you're making it sound like they do. Abusing a horse is a quick way to get a hoof to the face
What struggles they have ? What kind of struggles ? They not opened not honest either. My advice to you if you love to live your life , don't , don't visit them, for your own safety , just don't . But then if you like to visit Amish community why not, maybe you are feeling sui....cid....al after all, no idea. But that's all on your own risk. Of course if you are one old men, or old ugly women, well then you can visit them , you will be fine.
@@Lita-bj5ircan you back up your statements with proof or are you just making things up?
Who I'm to you - Police?! I not need to proof nothing to no one, it is my own experience , what you think , are you believe to me or not I don't care. What ever. @@amyrivers4093
Wilma is a doll. I really enjoyed the documentary. My family and always visited the PA Amish. They have such delicious foods and wonderful crafts.
I’m not sure why, but when they started singing in school at the beginning, I was brought to tears.
I was brought up in the Catholic church in England but upon adulthood, I became an athiest and was embarrassed by my religion.
After corona, giving birth and multiple health concerns, I started believing again. I had surgery after an ectopic pregnancy surgery, thinking I would die, but woke up to look out of the window to a beautiful sunset. That’s when I knew I truly believed in a God.
I am so sad that my son will grow up in this modern world. I wish I could take him back to traditional times, filled with family, hard work and faith.
This was a very interesting documentary and very respectfully done. Thank you!
I love the Amish way of life.simple, humble, healthy,active n happier than most modern life.
Absolutely lovely way of living. Yes, I agree, to stay clear of modern society. Your humble, simple, honest way of life is very much respected. When the world collapses, and modern civilizations destroy itself, the Amish will still thrive. Although I personally do not follow any kind of religion…… I do so much admire this way of living. In balance with Mother Nature, taking care of the Earth. And being kind and respectful to one another. So simple, yet most modern people just can’t seem to figure that out. Thank you for sharing your private way of life with us.
I was thinking the same but couldn't have said it as you did 👍
Just the marrying process needs improvisation.... otherwise best way of life.. peaceful and fulfilling
@@shilpitripathi1951the marrying process and also I think they should be allowed to leave the community if they want to become a doctor etc
Then they should not forbid it
Thank you. A great doco
Thanks!
What a nice group of people and how beautiful they are so devoted to God and pleasing Him and loving each other. I just love their people. May God continue to bless the Amish community and keep them safe and healthy. ❤️
I live in a small town in Indiana and we have a few Amish communities around us in surrounding towns and counties. They come into town and sell baked goods, handmade rugs and purses, jams, and other goods. They're very kind and are always very friendly.
A fascinating and inspiring community the Amish are. So much of what they are about could so positively influence how we in the western world live. Thank you for this presentation.
yeah lets breed sick children, so inspiring
Now one said they were without foibles...but here simple life does resonate with many of us.
"Rules they obey blindly without knowing why" got me off guard 😂😂
I grew up Mennonite (basically first cousins to the Amish, literally just a couple generations further out in my family), and I really appreciate this documentary. This is the first time I've seen a documentary that mentions either group coming from the Alsace region of France, where my father’s family is from. The beautiful green farms with white houses and red barns made me feel homesick, even though when I lived there I hated having to dress differently from my friends and not being allowed to use computers or even talk with boys about assignments.
Thank you!
With some of my old Pennsylvania family, there were some Huguenots that joined up with the German Lutherans in colonial times.
Swiss families along the lines too.
If your community calls themselves Christians, why is it that they do not Obey the lords commands..Matthew 28:16-20
Seems like it's just about their own community.. similarly to the Jewish community.. just a question, I appreciate it if you open up so I can understand
@@ffigueroamatt419 Mennonites do go out into the world and preach the gospel, just not in a showy way. The ancestors of one branch of my 8th cousins went to western North Carolina when that area was still Indian Territory, because Mennonite missionaries and their families were about the only white people welcome in the area back then (note I didn't say they were the only white people present in the area). Mennonite were welcome because they respected the Cherokee as fellow humans and fellow children of God and they taught the Cherokee to read and understand English so they'd at least know what was in the treaties they were being pressured to sign. It was only in conjunction with these obviously good actions that they reached out and, as friends and neighbors to the Cherokee, talked with them about Jesus. This is a continuation of how they behaved toward the Lenape in the part of Pennsylvania we're from and is a good example of how they behave(d) wherever they went, wherever they go today. When I was a kid, our one little church supported a missionary family all by itself. I assume they continued, long after I left.
These communities condemned modernity and technology, and you are banned from contacting the outside world. Perhaps I wonder where you have learned all the pedophilia going on with children in your community.
Years ago I travelled to the US & we were in Missoula, Montana & the town had a lot of Amish people. It was absolutely fascinating to see the way they respect their counterparts, animals & people in general. I even saw many Amish families have a more blended lifestyle, where they allowed certain parts of modern life enter their community, but did not misuse it.
I believe that some of the Amish communities are making an effort take young people to different areas so the young women and men can meet each other outside of their immediate groups in order to combat the incidence of genetic diseases such as Muscular Dystrophy, etc. I once saw groups of young Amish at Conner Prairie on an outing with young people from different areas.
That gives me hope for the futures of these children :)
When some of then say they are happy with their way of life, I think "Fine. You should live how you like." What makes my eyes roll, is when they don't know why they may or may not do things. They never seem to ask "Why?"
Do other people ask Why always? - Why today women wear pants, while 300 yrs ago that was unimaginable? Why today we don't marry a sibling, while in Cleopatra's time that was normal for nobles? Why we use toothpaste, who invented it?
I enjoy watching documentaries on the Amish communities. Deep down my soul knows that this is closer to the right way compared to what society has to offer right now.
Both are very flawed, especially when lined up with scripture. Bad theology hurts people.
I agree!
@@tired_buthappy but no one of any faith ever sees that, they'll drive themselves further into destruction in the name of a book and some powers who no one has witnessed.
I been living in Ohio and meet lot of Amish people, in my opinion their way of life is simple and happier than us , respect their life style
You'll also see where the rules on modern conveniences vary by region. In Pennsylvania, there are Amish communities where they are allowed a phone shack in their yard (not attached to the house) and can make calls for business, relaying messages, etc and they are allowed smartphones and internet access, even Facebook, while at their place of work as a means of conducting business in the 21st century.
You could tell the lady wants to tried the modern stuff. It will make things alot more easier
I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many unhappy people in a video before except for the old man farming his land, he’s living life
Well said
Particularly the women!
Das ist Unsinn! Nach ihrer „ Rumspringer -Zeit „ können sie sich entscheiden ob sie in die Gemeinschaft der Amish aufgenommen werden möchten oder ob sie ein weltliches Leben führen wollen. Wer Amish ist hat sich als fast Erwachsener dazu entschieden und nicht allein durch Geburt in die Gemeinschaft gekommen. Sie sind nicht Unglücklich.
Your right he is the happy one
@@Mawe511are you really not aware that they would lose their whole family if they would leave the community? Also, they don‘t have any proper education that would get them anywhere outside of the community. I can’t believe that the US government allows their ‘education system’. And especially the women have it hard as hell - they don‘t even have any money! Leaving that community is not easy at all. A lot of people who want to leave probably don‘t have the courage to do so because of these reasons.
Really enjoyed this documentary. I think many of us could learn from the Amish when it comes to taking care of the environment, your community and children with special needs.
I love this documentary. I definitely respect the Amish as a whole & find their simple life interesting & thought of replicating it to a certain point.
Wish I could see their faces when the pass and learn there's nothing after life.
@@OregonCrowIf you’re right about there being nothing after this life, they will never know it anyway.
People think Amish communities are wholesome and proper but they have the same social problems as the rest of society! There's drug and alcohol abuse, drug dealing, women hooking in the inner cities,and they have their own organised crime circles. Now they are embracing electricity,driving cars,and even comupters and smartphones! The Amish are a fake society!
Yes I agree, the simplicity of their lifestyle is what appeals to me and the preserves of their food is pretty amazing
Getting glasses including transition lenses is ok?
Love you both! Love to see these video updates, please keep doing them! Your editing is so impressive, for real!
-LJ
I must say, I am deeply impressed by their unwavering commitment to embracing simplicity as well as staying true to their beliefs
Thank you for this beautiful insight into the Amish life. As someone who became a Christian later in life, I really respect their adherence to Biblical principles (even if I don't fully agree with how and the extent to which they do). I could definitely use a little more of the simple life in this crazy, too fast-paced world. Much love. ✌️🙏
i can imagine you being with me
I like the lifestyle but I don't like the shunning of family members if they don't choose that lifestyle We don't know if we haven't lived the life. There are many good aspects of a simpler life.
@@sharonwalberg5438 you are so right just because they sin or made a mistake Jesus said to forgive 7 times 70 ,he does say if you can't forgive your brother or sister nor will he forgive you
I really admire their dedication to their tradition and way of life! In some how It reminds me of my early life when I grew up in a small village near the Iraqi/Iranian borders mid the 80's! And that's exactly how we used to live. No TV, no phones, and not much to do other than taking care of farms and animals. Love to all Amish people around the United States.
@@duffelbagdrag Unfortunately yes, it was a terrible time! I lost my dad and uncle during that time.
Me too , I use to live smaller to this life in South Iraq as Shia Muslim , and under Sadam Hussain regime.
I managed to go to university, It was difficult as young girl travelling to a capital city
The fact that you are filming this proves they are becoming more modern
There's over 300,000 of them there's bound to be some modern ones bruh.
17:31 How they achive the solar panel technology if dont learn on how to do it on the school? Not only the panel the all proces to make it ovens and rafination of that diesel.
what's so heartbreaking about this is that the amish children would never get the freedom to be whatever they want. you heard the teacher at the beginning of the video: "they'll never going to be doctors, dentists, veterinarians.." they are restricted into their tiny communities and aren't allowed to experience the whole world..... what a sad life
It’s only sad to us but this is their lifestyle and perhaps our life is sad to a lot of them - just different perspectives
They dont seem sad,they life more fulfilling life than many bossbabes and corporate wageslaves.
In this sort of communities , woman is the most one who face all the difficulties of that life, especially when there are no electricity , modern machines or appliances that make her house life easier , her main job is to stay at home ,give a birth for many children and look after them , maybe some of them are happy with that kind of life , but clearly some of them are not , one thing that we can't find in modern communities is that,when one of the Amish people are in need they stand for each other and help each other, thanks for sharing 🙋♀️
thats so much bullshit.
Like men doing the hard and often deadly work.
Feminists should really sit down and think a little deeper.
Wow! A community that can even take care of medical bills worth $70K is beyond amazing. Honestly the world would be a better place if they adopted some of the Amish principles.
That’s interesting - because the Amish leave school at ?14. No opportunity to become doctors, vets etc. but it’s ok to use hospital facilities while denying their people the right to higher education and freedom of life decisions. These men with their chin beards who rule their families and ensure they toe the religious party line. It’s not freedom it’s oppression.
I have not finished watching this and i can see the positives of the comments below. And each to their own way in life. The only thing I would say is that NO ONE should be forced into this way of life. And if someone is born into the Amish community but wants to leave then i hope they are allowed to leave whenever the want. I have not watched the whole programme yet so it may mention this. I remember the comment at the beginning where the teacher says his pupils will never eg get to be dentists. god almighty, the poor kids, they are not being given a chance and are stuck in this community that lives in the past. Those poor school kids look bored out of their minds and totally fed up. I certainly would never give up my life in favour of the Amish and equally if an Amish person does not agree with the life they have been born into then they must be allowed to leave it, otherwise it becomes a prison
That's the point they're forcing there kids to live like this 😢
There is much to learn from these people. The singing could actually be introduced into our school system again. I mean, not the Christian singing, but singing in general is very beneficial. And they know so much about horses. I'm thankful for the great work on horse issues they publish and share so openly.
They do not treat their horses very well when they are no longer useful.
@@hendihorlings2341 Interesting, what does this mean in concrete? In my home country Switzerland, we use to eat them. Is that treating "not well"? What are you doing when your horse is no longer useful? Sport horses have a very hard live in Europea, while and after they are useful.
It is tragic that some Amish abandon and mistreat their draft horses, which is totally unacceptable.
Some also run puppy mills.@@hendihorlings2341
I have always thought I would enjoy this way of life. They live very much the way I would prefer to live and they are all about family and their community. I love the Amish! Great Documentary!
You might want to watch documentaries and reports of the dark sides of amish communities, and hell are there a lot. This was a VERY sugar coated documentary.
@@dxb8086 can you recommend some?
@@yunomoon3851 amish the shunned
Grazie a UA-cam per avermi consigliato questo bellissimo video ❤👍
My only contact with the Amish was indirect, as there was a shop in my hometown in Iceland which traded with the Amish. No money involved. The Amish produced goods and they got fish in return. The shop sold the Amish products for money though - of course.
I bought a set of carved wooden little figurines of stylized Amish children, a boy and a girl, riding kick bikes. I cherish them very much. Such rare things to have.
What I find kind of problematic is that they tend to say „we’re afraid of temptation if we have contact with the modern world“ like if you’re as religious as they are, shouldn‘t you be confident in your faith and not be tempted?
ROAD TRIP - MARKEN (PALALA GELOFTE FEESTEREIN 16 DECEMBER 1838)
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that is not possible
It is human nature to be tempted in life but people use religion or away life to keep them strong
I appreciate their simple life, but at the same time. I find it difficult the that they grow up without a choice in how their life will be. They can’t aspire to be anymore then the people around then. They just have to accept it.
20:03 You mean are you provide energy to that green machine(fresadora) with a diesel generator? hahaha. That is 3phase machine.
I love their lifestyle! They’re good for the ecology, very sustainable.
Just be nice if they didn’t have to depend on cruelty to animals.😊
It's not really sustainable. If a whole country were Amish they'd have to kill off 75% of their population to survive on the produce, and forget forestry and natural areas, it'd all have to be farms.
They kill animals and abuse horses too
I wonder why (and how) their church justified using a washing machine from the 1950's. Is that some sort of compromise between washing by hand and a modern washer? I'm sure that rule was decided on by men (who never have to wash clothes)! I noticed they used power tools in the furniture factory. How is it that power sanders are fine, by other machines are not?
amish are not anti-technology but skeptical about unforeseen effects of technology on their society. they have a process to test new technology and then decide if it passes their test with respect to overall impacts
How interesting! They seem to be fulfilled and I do think their life has a lot of positive sides (They eat very unprocessed food and don‘t seem to be as stressed) Their language is so unique! - As someone who speaks german I did not understand a single word tho haha. And Wilma is ADORABLE! She really seems young at heart
English/Dutch/High German
I love the life style of amish people, love from India.
as someone not from america, i find it interesting to see that whenever i consume american media its a lot more with opinion or trying to lead your opinion than the media i am used to
Propaganda, it’s called propaganda lol