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Originally Posted by debaser
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And what happens to them if they decide they like modern society, can they still come back and worship with their family? Attend the barn raising? No, they are cast out of the society for not conforming. Of course, that is a choice some make, but what a choice to force on your kid...
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That is not an exclusive action to the Amish. Disowning, shunning, casting out, whatever you wish to call it, happens in every single sector of society and done for the most inane reasons. Hasidic Jews cut a small piece of clothing off in front of the family member who did something they 'shouldn't' have to signify that person is now dead, as an example.
I think it takes an inordinate amount of grace and civility for the Amish community to embrace the family of the killer of their children as they have. Not only have they gone to the widow's home to help her grieve, they have set up a fund for her kids. When's the last time you heard of anyone doing that in our 'normal' society?
Saying they're not worthy of your respect because they have resisted all the things we could easily do without is kind of.....silly.