Breaking the Silence I | The Secret Strength of the Amish Church | Joseph J. Graber | Lester Graber

[@mariasheridan5578]

Am also an Ex-Amish person. Leaving what didn't feel my truth, I took all the good. Have a rich life and, after about 20 years of shunning I now have peace with my siblings and my beautiful mum. Life is good. So very thankful.

[@incognitonegress]

These women look so dead n the eyes. But I'm glad u got out n found UR truth n was able 2 reconnect wit ur siblings n mom. *I'm EX witness. It's jus sadness all around 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@roseredd7895]

Beautiful , God be with you ! We are formed by our experiences in life , thank you for sharing . Nothing negative to say about Amish community , lived it myself !

[@CariBarbour]

So happy to read this, you are amazing!! 💞

[@MccartJoshua]

I have only to say that there to much input in the old Testament nothing wrong with it,But Jesus came to set us free from the old Testament. Through the ways of Salvation through the blood of Christ we are set free.Romain 8,9,10.

[@Oz83]

God bless you guys 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@laragreene8328]

I use to see Amish people from a distance....and liked them . I didnt even have to talk to them. Then one day a Amish man came up to help me when my car wouldnt start. Nobody else offered to. He was so smart and fixed my car easily. He knew exactly what to do. He was so kind and respectful. Just as I had always thought they were. I dont know everything about them but still like them!! I'd love to spend a few hours with them to know more! I am that impressed!

[@donnatalbot745]

❤

[@MishkatChowdhury-pi7yg]

watch Sins of the Amish. it's a documentary on how lovely the Amish men are.

[@Golfr2020]

​@@MishkatChowdhury-pi7ygThere are dark sides to much on humans were ever you nay be. But witch side has a darker side to them? I favour these people over our twisted society of today.

[@RichardTClark396]

@@Golfr2020because the live life according to the Bible which is the correct way to live the Holy Bible is basically Man’s blueprint on how to live ! A user manual basically on how to live a proper decent meaningful life!

[@deirdreratliff2057]

MY MOTHER HAD OUR AMISH LANDLORDS FAMILY BABYSIT ME ALL THE TIME. IT WAS THE BEST PART OF MY LIFE. I WAS 9 AND 10 YEARS OLD AND PLAYED WITH THE KIDS, MILKED THE COWS, RODE A MULE, FED ANIMALS, ATE DINNER, SPENT THE NIGHT, THE MOM MADE ME A DRESS AND I STILL HAVE IT. THEY LIVED IN LANCASTER PA. NOW I TOOK MY TEENAGERS TO VISIT THE SON IN THE EXACT SAME HOUSE I PLAYED AT. I MISS THEM SO MUCH. THE PARENTS PASSED AWAY AND I WENT TO THERE GRAVE. I LOVE THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. I CRIED.

[@daymar1154]

I'm not too sure how but my Grandmother had a few Amish friends she was not Amish. When she passed away they showed up to her funeral service and were very kind and prayed with us. This simple way of living is so over looked anymore. I wish the world would pull together like the Amish community does. I have very much respect for the hard word they do!

[@awillis244]

No you don’t-u think you do!

[@MotivationalMessagesbyJen]

My cousin has lots of Amish friends nor is she Amish. Here in Michigan Amish and non Amish easily become friends .

[@mj3162]

The rules if nen their tradition of men

[@Puddingcup110]

They have “English” Friends. My Husband is a driver for them and they seem to be normal people just like us.

[@gracesemenzato8743]

​@@Puddingcup110 Of course! What else would they be!

[@nathanhalsey3969]

The way to heaven is through Jesus... Wonderful documentary sir...

[@kollmann-fan4325]

I love how this man who has gone away from the amish, still talks with so much respect and love and also very good memories about them!

[@celticmist14]

Yes but he So I led u

[@kollmann-fan4325]

@@celticmist14 I don't understand what you mean by that?

[@himself2]

Because he is making money From it

[@kollmann-fan4325]

haha no! I dont know what World you live in, but people enjoy lies, conspiracy and intrigues much more than "boring" stories without it all 🤣 So thanks for reminding us, because him talking good, makes him even better, because with a different story he could make much more money 😊

[@madji6886]

@@kollmann-fan4325 why do atheists always watch religious videos if their not religious?

[@uk7900]

I’m a cult survivor. Finally got out 5 years ago after being in it my entire life … I’m 60 now .. and raised my family in it as did my parents with myself and my siblings. My mom finally left my dad & us when she was 60, and for the next 23 years, we were not allowed to contact her ever. I finally couldn’t stand it anymore. She set a wonderful example for us all, that no human should ever have to be, or allow themselves to be controlled by another human!! It is wrong, and it leaves deep scars which may or may not heal. Thank you for sharing this documentary.

[@casacarol2034]

Im soo sorry for your suffering No one,should have their mom or family used to hurt & control ...I pray for unity.

[@NiecieSavo]

Well done getting out. You're very strong. Best wishes

[@uk7900]

@@NiecieSavo your encouragement is much appreciated 🙇‍♀️

[@cat3584]

What’s the name of the cult? Understand if you can’t share, good work on getting out

[@uk7900]

@@cat3584 thank you for your encouragement. This is a mostly unheard of evangelical group, only about 75 years old. Didn’t start off being a cult, but that’s what it became. Thank you for understanding that I can’t mention details publicly. I’m only grateful I’m out … yet wished it had been much sooner

[@kimdowning8736]

Belonging to a 'community' is what so many people lack in this day and age. Lovely documentary.

[@themudpit621]

You know how much community the EX amish get? THINK before you speak.

[@carmenleal1711]

I totally agree,it’s so sad that people don’t have that “ belonging to a community “ frame of mind!!

[@mariaretinasarmiento1050]

@@carmenleal1711 I'm so lucky to have a strong community in my own church and traditional values are taught

[@uncomfortableshirt]

Yes, the Amish community. Full of child abuse. What a thing to praise

[@cillacollett8990]

@@mariaretinasarmiento1050 you have your incredible blessed birthday today ok ok I’m I’m ok I’m mm no no no no no loop No no no no no no no no n no no no o o no n no N N cv N N bib gvvvvjvc him bccc xoohv Zxc

[@roseredd7895]

Impressive documentary . My babysitter was Amish , I was blessed to live with her family during the week as my father worked . My mother was frequently ill and in hospital . From a very young age I was accepted by their “community” . Although I was not “full amish “ to this day I consider it a blessing to have been able to partake in this lifestyle . Much gained and learned . I now still today feel more comfortable in dresses and with long hair . I made all of my childrens clothes , and am bilingual . My own family grew up going to farmers markets and eating farm fresh eggs , gardening our own herbs and vegetables. No cable , yes in the church . Pennsylvania Dutch and my second business is a seamstress quilter out of my home . When I needed to discipline my children they wrote Bible verses & yes they are a gift from God always no matter what their age is ! Thank you for posting this , very accurate and many memories .

[@starshinemoonbeam]

The Bible being punishment won't serve them well. In fact, if you're proactive & positive with your parenting you should very very rarely, if ever, need to punish a child.

[@rockman4952]

@king The punishment is a positive thing. It would be to either read and write specific Bible verses that relate to why they are being punished. Or require them to find verses relating to their improper behavior. That reinforces why they shouldn't do what they had done. It is lot like the "I will not do x again." 25 times on the black board, punishment of old.

[@PentaRaus]

​@@starshinemoonbeamConsidering the state of today's youth that doesn't seem to be working out too well.

[@chrissyparkins1615]

This is absolutely fascinating. I grew up strict Jehovah’s Witness, and I definitely see some parallels in the way we are raised. Not beliefs, but rules EVERYWHERE. It’s no way to live.

[@LarzGustafsson]

You need to get saved. Jesus loves you! There is no salvation in the Watchtower. Only in Jesus! (Acts 2:38; 4:12)

[@libbyhicks7549]

@@LarzGustafsson Find jesus in yourself and you wont need to wait for a savior. Becoming the christ that you are meant to be takes time but you must believe that you hold the power.

[@ZFern9390]

I was raised Pentecostal in the 70s and yes lots of corporal punishment and molestation going on. Judgemental, and rules a mile long!

[@rando.name.]

I respect these folks more than any others. Truly humble and strong people. I wish I could live this way. Pure, simple, and for family and faith.

[@kissmyazzbitches4wat]

I'm there witcha but I need electricity for KZbin lol 😆

[@mishasumi6827]

You can live that way, even if you're not Amish. Dedication of your life to God and Jesus in totality makes this easy. But religion and faith requires community. God made it that way.

[@orlindacalmeid2374]

I would have liked to live that way. As s child we did have horses butbgorvtranfportstion, we had no electricity either and I lived sdbjack and kill children story sharing a well, as in the ten commandment when Moses met his wife ti be. The well.

[@ranouma147]

Many cult victims came from the Amish. Women and children are not respected there.

[@stephenreeds3632]

What's stopping you?

[@LouiseAWelch-cc4tf]

My church wants us to study the Bible, to know what Jesus wants from us. We are saved by grace. Thank you, Jesus.

[@sylviacantu8472]

Jesus said My command is this:Love each other as I have loved you

[@aandino1239]

Jesus wants a relationship with us so that we can more clearly hear when Holy Spirit speaks to us by guiding in discernment between what's right and wrong. Always choose what's right because the more we choose Satan's ways he will surely lead us to quick sand. And then, we find ourselves calling out, God please help.

[@littlehomeinthevalley]

I just love how respectful this is. He has left the old order Amish, but he doesn't criticize or demean them in any way. He just gives us that rare glimpse into their beautiful, simple life. Good or bad. It is what it is.

[@noreenperez8666]

No matter what religion people have or choose, we all sinners i don’t criticize because I really don’t care.

[@noexitnoproblem6037]

To be honest. Their traditions of not telling people the truth is a great disservice and God is not happy when people do things like that..

[@peteT269]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. I think this Amish life is far from beautiful.

[@noexitnoproblem6037]

@@peteT269 Its such a shame that they have to use subtle terror to keep their communities together, like if you don't do it my way, you are going to Hell. And last time I checked, humans aren't Jesus Christ/God. We don't have the authority to write the rules as so to speak.

[@NithinJune]

did you watch the video? that life doesn't sound beautiful. It sounds awful

[@desth467]

Joseph, this documentary was so well put together. It was informative and respectful, yet thought provoking. I love how you said towards the end of this episode: If the church service is based on scripture, why wouldn’t they want them to read the Bible? Well done!

[@AnAn-xp8xu]

Dest H. Mag je zelf de bijbel niet lezen? Van de Amish?

[@ingridduncan6686]

Malachi 1, 2, 3, 4

[@dannymoore9161]

Joseph. My name is Danny and I live in Ireland. Thankyou so much for helping me to understand the amiss. Such a wonderful documentary, unshould be very proud for what u have done as I hope your family are proud of u as well. May God bless u and guide u along your path and again thankyou so much for helping me understand the amiss and how they live. By the way, your father looks like an amazing man. God bless, Danny

[@oolamartinez195]

I thought The Amish aren't allowed to have electronic device!

[@JohnPaul-ol5zl]

I agree. Too many so called journalists, writers, etc. Create pieces of literature (written and filmed/videotaped) with ill-intent. They are neither objective nor fair in their so-called work. Many are out to just Bash, humiliate, ridicul the said subject, be it a person or group/community. They will throw in a apparent good/positive Part or two in an effort to blow smoke in the viewer's face to put on the illusion that they are being fair across the board. I find that behavior Cowardly to put it mildly. Those individuals have zero integrity. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying just to show the good side, but be respectful and honest about the subject matter. I'm part of a religious community and I'll be the first to say that it's not all blue skies and lilies for every member. We all actually have our faults....I'll be the first that I do. We can just continue to fight to improve, not necessarily for others, although setting a good example is a positive thing, but for God. I particularly enjoyed how those that left the Amish community, presented thier Objections to the said community in a respectful clear way. I could tell they did not have hate in their heart but voiced their doubts and disagreements properly. Those inside the Amish community and those who have left, both are of much greater character than Most non-Amish individuals in this nation and the rest of the world. If more outsiders had Half the integrity and discipline of the general Amish community, we could be rid of so many issues. Furthermore, I can see that Time has, in a way, began to slowly "Compress" the values and rules of the Amish community. Like the producer said, the Amish rules, such as the shunning of members, has put them in a spot where, I believe, they are losing some of the focus of God's Word. We must all learn from others, the good and the bad, less we become that of which we criticize. May God guide us in his Word, day after day till his return

[@fineartbymattphilleo]

I love how they pray AFTER eating too, to thank the Lord. That blessed me.

[@ednascarberry6176]

Why do some kids in the mouth I dont think this is holly o much like me lying together I hope you can tell me about this a holy kiss good every thing from God is

[@JoMariSmokinLocos]

Deuteronomy 8:10

[@remotenetwork5034]

It's too bad they don't know what those books say.

[@leeholmes9962]

Tell that too the people around the world who very rarely eat or drink 🤔DUMMY

[@DC-gp3vn]

They don't walk with the real Christ of Calvary if they did they wouldn't be occult based these communities are ran by the most dangerous and cunning of wolves that will kill anyone who steps in their way and exposes them for the cold hearted wolves they are

[@tanyagreenwood9422]

A friend of mine in my Bible study group shared this link with us. I started watching and when they showed Rebecca Graber, I thought, “ I know her!” I used to work at the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce and Rebecca would rent a space at Market Days. Her booth always had the longest lines buying her wonderful breads and pastries! Rebecca looks exactly the same as she did 15 years ago. What a great film about the Amish! Very well put together and I will be watching the rest of the series.

[@aurora571000]

This story has been told with respect and appreciation for the good they have received through the Amish culture.

[@marshmallow1488]

Agree

[@laberlaban]

Being sexual abused by their fathers and/or brothers?

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@laberlaban All of them ? I seriously doubt it. I also doubt that the Holy Spirit is allowing these people to "mouth the words" - and not be ministered to within the heart. I grew up in a Baptist town where you had an "emotional moment" and "got saved" weeping down at the front - after a long sales spiel - ignoring Judgment Day and thinking you had a free pass to do anything you wanted - until you got "re-dedicated" during another emotional service. On and on it went... 🤷‍♂️

[@laberlaban]

@@Austin8thGenTexan No of course not all of them, among those suffering from religious insanity there's a few decent people. I was so lucky being born into the only non-religious family in the middle of a village nicknamed "The Holy Town" in Denmark. 12 houses and 5 different kinds of christianity on our road. My mother hissed "Nonsense" when it came to "God" and religion but that was her only argument. It took me around 60 years to find out fully why she was right and before I realized how easy it is to proove that there's not one god as christianity, islam and judaism claims. About god(s) there's only 3 possibilities, 1) No gods 2) One god 3) More than one god. In the Middle East many 1000 years ago out-of-Earth beings came flying down from the sky in smoke, fire, lightning and noise that made the ground tremble (As example Moses, Ezekiel, Enoch). The boss of the out-of-Earth beings was named God, (his helpers were called angels). In the rest of the world many 1000 years ago the same thing happend, out-of-Earth beings came flying down from the sky in smoke, fire, lightning and noise that made the ground tremble. They were called god(s) in India, China, Japan, Africa, Australia, Scandinavia, North-, South- and Middle America, everywhere in the world same thing happend around the same time. And it can't be the same god, as there was more than one god at the time, they even had horrible wars with Star Wars-like weapons. So it has to be 3) if they all were gods or 1) if none of them were gods. It can't be only one god. I lean towards 1) No gods because of the behavior of the "gods". Massmurderers. Men, women and children dead by the millions in the most horrible ways. Ethnic cleansing. Blood, guts and fear, horror and slavery is the way of gods. None of them behave god-like. I put my money on 1), for sure.

[@justwannagrill8548]

@@laberlaban you're gross.

[@liztedford3094]

Hard working people. But how United they are. Working together but truly feel there life is so peaceful. I enjoy going to Pennsylvania and camp around them. They are so kind and grateful for life.

[@lauralashbrook4042]

Yes how United they are but how they have their secrets and abusing their kids not their kids but the brothers using the child their sister for sex that's how United they are and yet they don't do a thing about it they blame it on the daughter not the man or the the youngster the teenagers the teenagers should control their urges not let's not to abuse their sister use her as a sex toy

[@shesaid644]

@@lauralashbrook4042 Doesn't this stuff happen in non-amish too?

[@cookiemama4]

@@lauralashbrook4042 There are evil minds in every area of life on earth. But you cannot judge the Amish as a whole, for what some have done. Why judge the 99.9% of the Amish people? Do you just not like the Amish or their Christian ways?

[@LizAnne1980]

Laura Lashbrook very cruel to animals also Notoriously cruel puppy mills.

[@carolhogg6516]

Liz Tedford. I see a comment below which states how cruel they are to animals. I have actually heard this said before, running terrible puppy mills. How on earth can they be so kind if they can treat animals so badly. One can judge a person or a community on how they treat their animals, it is a known fact! They should stand accountable for such crimes. Totally unchristian, I say NO MORE!

[@Ellen-cb6qe]

I grew up Amish and this is very accurately done

[@hotpocket5501]

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast

[@aregaeniyew2212]

I love the Amish people. I have many friends and even celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving with them. They are really wonderful people!

[@melsterification]

They celebrate Thanksgiving???

[@mikeoneil5770]

I agree 100%

[@1952creswell]

Wonderful people in the dark.

[@lauraswihart8018]

Some will give u the shirt off their back ! Good & bad ones like any people!

[@MrPaultopp]

No they are the same as us on the outside, that’s like saying Africans are SO wonderful.......no , there are bad ones too ,or all Germans are Nazis No ......there is a lot of sleazy going ons too ...if your CHILD gets pregnant by her brothers that’s ok , they will just pass baby too childless couples ooh very hush hush ......brainwashing in cults is the same as Hitler Youth (brainwashed ) Yep looks pretty ...that’s where it ends

[@rosebudadkins6803]

This takes me home. Born and raised in LaGrange, IN. Married in Shipshewana, IN 1978. A best friend was a Graber girl. I am in Washington state past 22 yrs. Married 44 yrs. I miss Indiana.

[@meerashamininair973]

I have great respect for the Amish people and their traditions. They live an environment friendly way.

[@MrPaultopp]

And the two brothers who got their 12 yr old sister pregnant? And that’s ok because the child will go to childless Amish couples , or the leaders sleeping with little girls or members wife’s ...all very hush hush ..yeh doesn’t it sound great..... People think it’s idyllic......believe me it’s smoke and mirrors and gullible people say that’s ok ?

[@jeanniewipf9490]

Not as rosy as it looks.women getting raped adultery gays children molested etc…They just dress different and can hide better under a cloak of religion sadly

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@MrPaultopp I condemn that criminal act, and we know that it happens in our culture, too.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@jeanniewipf9490 I do not agree with those negatives and condemn it. Those same things happen to the "english" (non Amish) as well. I do see the hypocrisy.

[@SplatterPunxOnAcid6669]

@@jeanniewipf9490 "gays" LMFAO. You sound like a horribly bigoted individual. Btw. All of these and worse happen in the Catholic community, very wide spread.. and everywhere else in society.

[@mobetta3456]

The world around us these days has gone completely nuts. You are so blessed to have this community and fellowship with other Christians.

[@agamenonatreo8529]

if Amish people breaks a lot of rules is sure that they are going to be in Kensington in few time ! and that's the hell !

[@fkujakedmyname]

if the where Christians they wouldn't have stolen natives American's land i just see racist heathens and devil worshippers

[@grandmanancy4719]

Their simple, family-oriented, faith-based beliefs are to be admired. Great examples of a two-parent family with morals that are missing today. They have problems but they support themselves and don't depend on government handouts and their children are just as smart as the English kids that graduate high school today without the "woke" teaching of today.

[@AbcDino843]

I'm not a religious person, let alone an Amish, but for some reason, it makes me happy to hear that their community is thriving and doubling in size every 20 years.

[@jasonlieberman4606]

What really impresses me is how, while the primary world civilization has culturally overtaken so many thousands of tribes and villages to create such a homogenous, mainstream global society, that smaller cultures like the Amish manage to thrive not only within the geographical boundaries of the heartlands, but so interwoven with the life of the surrounding culture, all while managing to retain such distinct ways of life. It seems many are unable to avoid the push to move forward at the pace set by societal standards of advancement, yet it's likely in the strength of distinct community that the Amish are able to go on in their own way. Surely we can learn a lot from them about how we might be more sensible about sustaining cultural sensibility.

[@Roy_Boy4.1]

It's obvious you aren't Amish......

[@birthdefectthehedgehog3461]

You do know they shun those who change their mind right?

[@8Oblivion_Lost8]

@@Roy_Boy4.1 What do you mean?

[@WokeDEMOCRATShaveASPD]

I’m going to make a movie where it’s 300 years in the future where it’s the same but advanced and the Amish threaten to take over the world. To bring an end to technology.

[@eileenl.-godsservant777]

Very informative video! I'm so grateful I have a personal relationship with the Lord. I thank God for the assurance of salvation & the gift of the Holy Ghost!! Everyday I experience the mercy & grace of God along with His joy, love & peace! I am able to study the Holy Bible & pray in Jesus' name. May people everywhere come to experience freedom & true salvation in the Lord💒🙏🙏☺

[@ellencooper2199]

the day I claim to have a personal relation with god take me out and shoot me

[@eileenl.-godsservant777]

@@ellencooper2199Jesus died for the sins of the whole world; thru Him we are reconciled back to God. You can have a PERSONAL relationship with the Lord today & be filled with the Holy Ghost. Read your HOLY BIBLE - men walked & talked with God.

[@GypsyoftheSun]

Amen and God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿

[@nickacelvn]

Oh please. I don't doubt that in your mind you have a relationship with a fictitious character that there is no evidence of having ever existed. Around here its called delusion. If you get a whole lot of delusional people incapable of critical thought together its called a religion.

[@eileenl.-godsservant777]

nickacelv. The fool has said in his heart 'there is no God'!! I'm sorry u put yourself in that category. My faith is still in God!! One day we will ALL stand before Him & give account for our deeds. NO ONE escapes!!

[@artn2950]

Helping each other is so refeshing!!!

[@annmarie4794]

Reminds me of 19 and counting. They needed their children to help them with the hard work that comes living this lifestyle. One thing is for certain is that if we lost our power outage they will be teaching us how to live. We’d lose our sanity while they continue on with life uninterrupted. We have much to learn from them and the Native Americans.

[@boltyoder5840]

As someone who lives beside the Amish I can tell you they too would be lost,at least somewhat,if there ever was an outage because they do depend on us for phone,electricity,and even emailing and advertising their businesses online as they cannot have any of these things in their name. However,I would agree that they would not have as a difficult time adjusting,should a long term power/ communications/ internet outage occur.

[@me_here_now]

Well before contraception (1960s) most families were large.

[@indigowarrior6469]

Wait til you find out their Secret 😉 You might want to change your comment.

[@annmarie4794]

@@indigowarrior6469 I like a good secret.. please tell. I promise not to say anything. 🤭

[@indigowarrior6469]

@@annmarie4794 Lol 😁💜 Just keep watching the series. 😉👍🏽

[@dannyboy8625]

I am a hispanic I am living outside the States but the Amish have been my inspiration to live a minimalist life and to consacrate my life to my Lord Jesus

[@concytrindade7005]

What a community, hope for growth in Jesus's name.

[@sharijohnson4024]

I am English, an Evangelical, Fundamentalist, Santification Preacher's kid, who trained and became a missionary with a group I now know is a cult. What struck me in this video is how the things that enables the Amish to continue as a culture and belief system is the same as what keeps the cults functioning... Rules, isolation, control, fear and punishment. Our way is right and better than all others and if you leave or rebell you are leaving God and will go to hell.

[@user-generated422]

Same! Former Independent Fundamental Baptist... such similarities.

[@soulshinebrowneyes8350]

The quilts that are made by the Amish are so incredibly beautiful. Reminds me of the one's my grandmother and her mother had made. My grandmother, nor any of her family were Amish. I just truly adore the quilts and all the wooden hand made items they make. I lost all my great grandmother and grandmother's quilts in a house fire. I so miss getting them out in the fall for the winter.

[@soulshinebrowneyes8350]

@Vanezs Wilmer, seriously? Did I say anything about true Amish quilts? For your information I live less than 1 mile from 2 TRUE AMISH families. Plus many more that live in my area and I buy things from their stores all the time. I have seen 'actual Amish quilts' and I think they are beautiful. I am not sure what you think you interpreted in what I wrote, but I was only complimenting the Amish on their quilt making abilities. Gees!

[@flippintobyland7257]

My wife and I went to an Amish home store where a lady sold quilts and other novelties my wife started asking about the quilts and how they were maid basically the lady stated she didn’t make them but sent out the patterns and had them made 🤷🏼‍♂️ they weren’t even handmade there as one would think , I guess the lady couldn’t lie .

[@flippintobyland7257]

This was in western pa above Pittsburgh, Mercer area .

[@soulshinebrowneyes8350]

@@flippintobyland7257, the amish ladies that live less than a mile from me make theirs homemade. You can go and watch them make the quilts. They sell all kinds of homemade items and foods. They have a store they run and it is great.

[@flippintobyland7257]

@@soulshinebrowneyes8350 yea just like this doc shows there are many differing ways , a lot of them make homemade goods as well , and furniture and so on , but to many it seems it’s be just a name for profits in a sense . My wife and I were like 🤨 when the lady told us .

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

People can handle good times, bad times, hardships and what ever. Want to see their true colors? Give them power!

[@bjaquez6]

Exactly.

[@Zoewhiteart7676]

So true!

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

Absolutely

[@traceeteeter9875]

TRUTH!!

[@jaynestagg9460]

The men have power over the women, they have made so many rules. Looks really are deceiving.....

[@LatinNY7]

I will say that this is the best documentary I have ever seen. It's so sad at the same time adding all these rules that have nothing to do with the Bible.

[@kihntagious]

Even today Bible is not like it was written

[@janrees4887]

This is what made me wonder if they were indeed Christian or if they followed a modified version of the old testament with some aspects of the new testament. I was very confused about their fundamental beliefs.

[@janrees4887]

@Psych Truth why not? People have different interests and tastes

[@tartardealer7859]

@@kihntagious dead sea scrolls

[@lnyawilliamsmoore4380]

2 Thes 1:8,9;Matt 7:21-23;Matt 15:3,9;Mark 7:13.

[@thayiljoseph277]

God bless the Amish people,love from India

[@Javithegothi2.5.90]

I've rode the train many times in my life and have encountered/ spoke with many of the Amish and I find them to be lovely, friendly and intelligent people. Thank you for this!

[@priscillasissem980]

I have watched many videos on understanding Amish culture, and this is the best of them all. Teaching is so understandable, and Joseph's way of narrating and sharing the story is excellent. His humility shined through. I lived much my life in northern Indiana, in the Nappanee area. I attended an Anabaptist church there and I volunteered at Mennohof Amish cultural center for ten years. While I was not Amish, I was immersed in a law-based religion. I understand. I look forward to the beautiful presentation of Part 2, which I am going to watch right now. Thank you for your heard work in making the teachings of the Amish into a beautiful work of art.

[@jodiemagill6154]

I have Amish friends they new me since i was a baby and taught my brothers how to work on the farm we rented a house they own and i baby sat there there children in the 90s when i was started high school pray for mother sadie she is not doing well she has cancer but is strong woman thank you i am from Pennsylvania reading grow up in Lancaster called leola small town

[@tsukareppi]

This is so fascinating. I've never seen anything as detailed as this. Just from this one episode, I know more about the Amish than I have learned, even visiting Amish communities. I look forward to the other episodes in the documentary. Really beautifully done.

[@khualtonsing3893]

Most of us blindly believes that social well being personal happiness depends on material gains. The more material we gathered, the more unhealthy minds we have. Finally I realised that Happiness is from inside not from the outside world.

[@deannakinsman6790]

Yes I agree. I'm a Christian. ❤☝️❤

[@badapple65]

This country is quickly becoming a nation where Government is God and provider. Look at the millions on welfare and many for multiple generations.

[@renielgacusan1544]

@@badapple65 f

[@tartardealer7859]

@@firedragon77777 with five minutes of research you would see your wrong

[@lycethlyckman8240]

I think a lot of us has forgotten that when we die nothing but what’s in our heart goes with us to be judged. Our spirit knows.... materialism, power, slavery, racism, and so much more evil out there does indeed poison the mind. The balance becomes off.

[@Triboz2023hih]

Most of their traditions were what the world need most for a better thriving society. Respect, discipline and humbleness. I m really interested in knowing from you Joseph

[@marcelinoperez2926]

A lot of good stuff

[@lnyawilliamsmoore4380]

Isaiah 65:17-25;Psalms 37:10,11,29;Gen 1:27-30;John 17:3;Psalms 83:18;Matt 6:9,10;Matt 24:14,42,44 Perfect earthly society will be under heavenly kingdom rule coming at anytime Now!

[@jesusreigns005]

Thank you so much for teaching us about the Amish. My husband is a pastor of what we call a nondenominational Christian Church (meaning we are independent, with no governing body over us). We currently minister in Colorado, but we went to Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO and our continued interaction with the Amish was ... shopping. We loved to purchase Amish goods. This video was very enlightening. I appreciate your work! God bless you and your family!

[@dr_gimpy]

Great documentary. My late wife and I lived in an area surrounded by Mennonite and Amish communities Ontario Canada. It was such peaceful, beautiful community and a unique experience to have.

[@DonnaBonavia]

This was excellent. Thank you for taking the time to share with us such information. My grandparents were Amish. I can now understand why my mother was so hard on me. She shunned me if I would not obey. I now have an insight into where it stemmed from; it was a result of how she was raised.

[@allenbency6603]

Nice to hear ....So your mother left Amish life or grandparents

[@servantofjesus62]

Beautiful and peaceful community.

[@conradwernicke5700]

Love the way the Amish live still work with horses and the old way of life.Right down my alley. Wishing them all the best coming from Saskatchewan Canada

[@roses7952]

These people know a thing or two about decency, purity and goodness. Even when they have left the group they still carry with them a purity and goodness that it so desirable for this world. I have hope for this world hearing that they double every 20 years. Praise God.

[@lenitaa7938]

It is often not good to over- idealize any community or a group, nor a person! There is lots of good in the Amish community! However, there is also unspoken darkness! Are u aware or know that there are very serious issues in the Amish Communities , such as an incest, pedophilia, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, serious animal abuse, etc! Also, the Amish have no issues to lie to the Police and to the Judge, kidnap and hide the Children of the woman that had left the Amish, etc etc! The Amish make all kinds of false promises that they would punish the perpetrator and keep the victims safe and permanently apart! They rarely do what they say! Unfortunately, the Judges and the police have bought into this idea that Amish are ‘honest and trustworthy’! Of course, but Only when it suits the Amish! The World’s laws are Not the Amish laws! The Amish will not report incest, pedophilic abuse, nor anything ! They may report a murder, though! Sure, the Amish may punish the husband that beat up his wife or kids! Sure they may punish the brother that raped his sister Or the neighbour that is a pedophilic! For a few weeks or for a few months, these will be disciplined and ostracized! Then, they have to be forgiven! And if the victim doesn’t forgive, brings up her rape again after the shunning, keeps talking about it, then the victim will be disciplined in the church and shunned herself !! Oh, and the perpetrator will definitely be living within same household ! Of course, the domestic and the sexual abuse will continue and there is no protection any more, unless the victim calls the police herself! Calling the police is also against the Amish rules!

[@jonathanlow1494]

If society breaks down, anyone would blessed to have an Amish community next door. Big respect to them!

[@arthurcantrell1954]

Word

[@kimberly3733]

I live near many Amish here in northern Indiana. I have little respect for all of the Amish who have puppy mills. I've seen these places and they are horrid, dirty, and inhumane.

[@NamNguyen-wl8lv]

Majority of us don't even know how to butcher or grow crops. Kids these days think all food comes from the store or the microwave. it's scary not to learn all these important life skills, at any point things can take a turn for the wrost and we are screw, can't just eat a Tesla for dinner.

[@CrystalChristianStore]

Amish society is breaks down too, incest, crimes and more

[@aregulargenericname8794]

@@NamNguyen-wl8lv "Kids these days" yeah no, the average kids knows how to cook and grow croops and etc... Yes there is a reason why stereotypes exist but it doesn't even have to be 5% of that population to become a stereotype type tl;dr: Kids know these stuff it's just stereorypes that people think they don't

[@CynthiaV23]

The church service is so beautiful.

[@DeborahDugger-nf4gg]

No one should ever be shunned, but forgiven

[@calvinletigre7687]

They accept people choices they agree on disagreement

[@sophiasmith288]

And it's the things they are being shunned for!!!!

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

yeah , that one isn't in their little prayer book , you piss some father off , YOU'RE OUT lovely people aren't they ? fucking WASTE of people imo they don't know that word , forgiveness , which the hole bible is supposed to be based on , the hole point of a religion ... they just say ... nope fuck off , don't want to see you here again , can't see your own family , your community those aren't people , those are MINDLESS ROBOTS

[@kihntagious]

Religion us fundamentally a means of controlling by fear. For thousands of years, fear of "hell" is used on children to control behavior. Do that to the masses and you have power. It's about fear.

[@joelea1236]

They do forgive but also they make clear that a choice has a consequence

[@1955RKE]

I am an "English" man that worked with the Amish for many years in Nappanee, Indiana. These documentaries are just now teaching me so much more than I ever learned from them. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the secret world of the Amish in America.

[@vitop173]

Thank you very much for sharing this with people and I am from different religion I am Christian and I see they have a lot of things different from us but the Foundation is a in Jesus Christ and every congregation should be obedient to their church. May God bless Amish Church and Amish people they are real treasure to this world. They are nice people I wish all people would be like them so nice and caring for each other.

[@kellietowner3268]

This is such a great doco. I’ve always been interested in the lives of the Amish. I’m an Australian. You can see they have a lot that is right, perhaps a lot that needs adjusting but have overall loved the ideas of community, organic farming and faith. Perhaps the rituals need work. But loved this thank you.

[@banjobear3867]

The rituals are what keep them from crumbling or caving to the subversion that has destroyed the rest of America

[@TruthisMarching]

This is so well done, Joseph. Dad really enjoyed it. He could sing along with all the songs, remembered them from when he was an Amish boy in Delaware. ❤️

[@mariaretinasarmiento1050]

I'm so curious about the Amish

[@fedup6969]

The Amish are NOT the most empathetic people you will ever meet when it comes to animal welfare. They will take care of their horses and cattle only as much as it takes to keep them working and producing. A buggy horse might be tied up for hours in the hot sun with no shade or water, tormented by flies because the owners won’t put fly spray on them. I’ve never seen my neighbors call a veterinarian. If an animal is sick they usually only try some home remedy. Sometimes it works, usually it doesn’t. That applies mostly to horses, cattle, and other livestock. As for cats and dogs, they are not pets. You’ll never see one inside the home or even in a doghouse and they don’t buy dog/cat food for them. They just wander about the place and are expected to feed themselves on whatever they can scrounge up. They find shelter in whatever place they can, whether it is -20 or 95 outside. The Amish will not interact with them by talking to them (other than an order) or petting them. They are never spayed or neutered so you can expect to see litter after litter running around the barnyard. Very few will survive past a year or two. Some buy a dog from a breeder for varmint control. Those are the puppy mills that others have mentioned. I’ve seen one or two of those mills and I can’t imagine a worse place to live. Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherds are common varmint dogs. And as for outright cruelty, that’s more common than you might think. I’ve seen Amish beat a recalcitrant horse or dog mercilessly. I once saw our neighbor kids tormenting a small kitten while it cried and cried (I never saw that kitten again).

[@jonasstoltzfus6973]

@@fedup6969 Sir. You don’t know nothin about Amish. Most Amish take great care of their animals. Everything you said in the comment is nothing but lies. I never saw an Amish person treat their animals like you described. But even if you know one person that abuses his animals it don’t mean they all do.

[@mariahsmom9457]

@@fedup6969 We see an awful lot of animals "used up by the Amish" in welfare rescue. This reputation seems to be correct.

[@mariahsmom9457]

@@jonasstoltzfus6973 I've seen what FED up is talking about an awful lot- malnourished horses, neglected dogs that were way overbred and never cared for then tossed out... Unfortunately, we do see it a lot. Especially in rescue work. Of course, they have many wonderful qualities that I greatly admire, too. Every culture is unique. :-)

[@pistolpeteypete23therapper]

ahh yessss.... The sweet recollection of "ABSOLUTE CONFORMITY or COMPLETE BANISHMENT" Your choice!😊

[@nickf7165]

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30

[@alysonkipp6080]

@Nick Franco no longer am I held by, the yoke of this world. Come upon me the yoke of Jesus. His yoke is easy, His burden is so light.

[@williamwaterford8114]

@@alysonkipp6080 The middle of the bible is Psalms 118: 8. How rema6s specified how in the beginning and in Exodus 20. The third angel stresses also about worship. This must be something of men, a commandment of man. The man with the number 666 - the pope; SUN-day worship.

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

I am of Amish decent. My Grandfather and Grandmother left the community when they were 16. A year later my mother was born. By the time I was born in 1963 the memories and stories were long left behind never to be shared with me and my siblings. I would have liked to know about my heritage, but everyone has passed on and I am left with an empty book. Not sure how my life would be today if they had chosen to stay. I do travel to Pennsylvania from time to time and associate with them. I always bring home Rice Pudding, Apple dumplings, and Scrapple directly from one family.

[@annabelle1471]

that’s sad but also- you are free .... you can go commune with them at your own will but if one of them is shunned they cannot buy or sell from that amish community anymore

[@timothyturner5755]

Jesus said you can’t work your way to Heaven.".. Jesus died for all sinners…. I thank you for sharing this video to educate me about the Amish…✝️🙏🙏💯

[@shawngraham4902]

Amen brother

[@jmbroom33]

You've got no idea how close this system/service is to the Catholic Church. In fact I'm positive it's like a "left over" following the reformation. On Sunday Catholics have three scripture readings with the third one always coming from the Gospel the the priest preaches on that Gospel reading. We have opening hymns offertory closing hymns etc. We also have a liturgical calendar which repeats each year. We also have benediction. This format is the closest protestant format I've seen to the traditional Catholic religion including the Gregorian chant. Wonderful.

[@Jackjohnjay]

Not just that but the fear of doing wrong/breaking rules and going to hell. The obsession w/confession bc communion.

[@Okieshowedem]

Father YAHweh You are the only one that can open their hearts and minds and give them spiritual eyes to see. Revelation 3:12

[@Tanja060100]

Amen! Heavenly Father!Open their eyes so that they will see you and what Jesus did for all of us at Calvary for our salvation!

[@mickeytollison]

@Greg F. There is always one that comments that there is no God. But that one is always watching videos about religion and God. Wonder why? Because the Lord has put in each of us the knowledge that there is a God whether Greg wants to admit it or not. Keep watching Greg...your heart may soften.

[@nevaehsangel9620]

@J Kay NEVER would I be jealous of ANYONE for their devotion to God. Everyone has a CHOICE... To each his own.🤷🏻‍♀️ I am a believer, but I'd NEVER tell anyone they're going to HELL for not following MY RULES, or anyone else's for that matter. Everyone can choose what they want ,yet everyone ALWAYS thinks their way or religion is the RIGHT ONE!🤦🏻‍♀️ Hell, I just say let everyone do what they want,as long as they're NOT hurting anyone else. Yet so many religions do!☹️ I just like to study other people and what they believe in,it's interesting to me ,we almost ALL follow that there is SOMETHING/SOMEONE above us to pray to... I say be the best person u can be ! Be loving,kind ,giving, and compassionate towards OTHERS,period!🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@youtubesucks898]

@@mickeytollison , start reading your Bible more especially that part about being self righteous! Lol

[@joshharris9093]

@Greg F. what year is it?

[@Bunchquitter]

Excellent video. As a Christian who reads the Bible daily, I have always admired the Amish culture but wondered what they believed theologically. This video shows me that the Amish are very legalistic.

[@yardrail3432]

Loved every minute of watching this video and look forward to learning more about their intriguing culture. Many thanks to the Graber family.

[@bgram7866]

Do the Amish manufacture Amana products for the home?

[@youtubesucks898]

@G Will , why do you have such a strong hatred against the Amish? Did an Amish person do something to you?

[@mariamarquez7417]

Been to Lancaster Pennsylvania 3x We enjoyed the tour the food, riding the buggy, etc

[@bdsman64]

My moms family were Yoders from Holmes county Ohio, and I went to school in Middlebury, Indiana, so I've been on the fringes of Amish life. Thank you for making this series. It is very enlightening.

[@cherylmillard2067]

There's an Eli Yoder on KZbin who's ex-Amish, he has a twin brother.

[@marywelden7692]

Yoder seems to be a very common name ofAmish. I now live in Ohio where Ohio, Michigan and Indiana meet. Tons of Amish in each state in this area. I met a woman in the Detroit area when I lived there, her last name also Yoder and her family left the Amish many years ago, somehow ended up Mennonite later and she’s not a part of any of that now. The crazy thing, she’s from the area we live in now, but I met her back home in the Detroit area after we found a house to buy here.

[@TNsher776]

The Amish community are amazing people, I visit them quite often in scottsville Kentucky to buy produce, Great polite people

[@tommynorton8973]

I also use the amish butter from Kentucky, the only butter that I use and i love it!!

[@alwayssmilemore9091]

Hi friend/neighbor lol my Momma lives in Scottsville about 20 minutes from the Amish community store. We always enjoy going by there.

[@hannahbeachy4022]

I love how they help with all the children

[@favourayobami4056]

They have " A form of godliness but deny the power thereof : from such turn away".... 2 Timothy 3:5..... Beautiful documentary.....

[@DC-gp3vn]

So who do you turn away from? That's the main question! That's why Christ said trust no man put your faith in him and your eyes and his word focus on him and walk with him only it's a personal thing! Every day you stepped out your front door you are stepping into a minefield of sophisticated traps, set there by the enemy! each trap has a specific purpose to your destruction only Christ can carry you over those traps, always be aware of your enemies relentless he has no mercy" and he's waiting to lay claim to you! So every day you step out that front door make sure you have the full armor of God on and that you are prepared for battle!

[@mamamode1312]

@@DC-gp3vn the ones I have met are very rooted in Christ. They know and serve Him.

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

@@mamamode1312 Christ preached about Gods Kingdom, they don't and should appreciate gifts from him.

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

They are a nice bunch of people but far from The true religion. THEY ARE NOR IN UNITY, THEY TEACH COMMANDANTS OF MEN ABD MAKE THE WORD OF GOD INVALID

[@DC-gp3vn]

@@geraldinemcardle2418 True! from the Vatican to the atheist calling believers hateful to the average church goer! not one of us obey God's laws or his commandments! our society has buried the old Testament in the ground! thanks to this arrogance man has put his laws over God's laws and our price for this is judgment! Truth is Calvary took place for sin Only! the old Testament and his commandments and laws never lost their place, they hold the same power and judgment for us as they did back then! 98% of churches today Hide the old Testament, even worse they don't preach the real price the cost of following the real Christ of Calvary! if that pastor standing in the pulpit doesn't have you fearing God's wrath he doesn't belong there, church is supposed to be a place of worship of fearing God's wrath! it's not supposed to be a feel good about the things you've done, remember the story of Ananias he sold some land and went to church to give thanks! but didn't pay the tithe he held back and lied about the amount, and they carried him out in a body bag! to walk into a Holy spirit filled church today would mean death for those professing Christ but don't walk with him! everyone of us will stand guilty of not keeping his commandments not obeying his laws! because we fear man more than God!

[@erzsebetszanto7414]

When I first found and watched this series of documentaries about amish, I thought it was going to be very boring... I told myself what's so interesting? After I watched a few minutes of the first episode, I became totally hooked on. I've seen a few other documentaries before Amish culture, but this one is amazing. I'm speechless....I loved it..

[@biancat7761]

I noticed someone drew on the closed bible pages... Makes me smile ☺️ I did that with my books too as a kid!

[@jonasstoltzfus6973]

This brought a lot of memories back. I’ve never seen a Amish service recorded like this before.

[@orlindacalmeid2374]

Thank you for the clarity.

[@1boydjamesboyd]

I felt to presence of God when I watched them at church. It felt really Good. I cried.

[@stephenreeds3632]

Have you started going to church?

[@Apreeyle]

I’ve always adored the Amish community. I know they have their issues but their way of life is so beautiful. I have several Amish recipes that I love to make. And when we go through economic crisis, they can easily get by because they know how to survive without all the things we have. Strong community is something so many of us are missing in life.

[@sandysavelli1270]

love the amish people

[@ianmangham4570]

Scumbags

[@lucreatiawilliams9634]

I'm a ex old apostolic church member. Very devoted since childhood. I see alot of similarity. No Godly love. It's Al about rules and the church. When you disagree with people being ill treated you are being treated as a outcast. These churches are all about power and God is being used to uphold their power. Jesus is our only saviour. Praise Jesus . Hallelujah Amen.

[@passtheparcel2007]

AMEN!

[@ajg7917]

Well said. Amen

[@jonherbert6184]

im a apostolic since birth and proud of great man called pastor fred van eyke from south africe that shook the day lights lights outer the traditilon pentcostls that sat idile for 50 years every where fred went thousands got saved a great man of god he was he prayed for my nana that had 3 days to live she got healed

[@douglasthompson9482]

I disagree...the Amish are believers of God's word. Their customs are very different to our society. I wish that I was Amish. God Bless them...we need more Amish in the word.

[@celticmist14]

I'd say it is 're!pant with abusr

[@waynekarnold]

I just started watching this documentary it's so interesting

[@kuyajoshuaatienza117]

Respectful and dignified community 🙏 so much respect for you guys 🥰

[@hannapiasecka-shaw2521]

Thank you Joseph. Thank you and God bless you all.....

[@vaquera9368]

We have visited the Amish in Lancaster Pennsylvania many times. We even took a tour of an Amish house. It’s a beautiful country.

[@amberjoy533]

I've lived here all my life. It is beautiful ❤

[@kathysmall6303]

I was raised very traditional mennonite. The way of life taught me so many values that i will cherish forever, but yes, lots of rules i didnt understand and sometimes no one could really explain.

[@SunFlower-1221]

I pray that many communities are now getting into the word and serving God.🌻🙏🙌

[@lenitaa7938]

The New Order Amish are! Not the Old Order Amish though !

[@stella-vu8vh]

absolutely beautiful. this mans focumentaries are my favorite regarding the amish, he has so much love for the culture it's bringing me to tears, and i am so grateful to have come across this channel. I adhere to Jain dharma and a mix of indigenous family tradition mostly but consider myself non religious. Having been raised Fundamentalist Christian (As in via Mike and Deb Pearl's teachings) i have been left with a fascination of all religions and a need to understand every one, including christianity, and its a wonderful resource to have these documentaries

[@maeru_689]

Hi I‘m from Switzerland. I just wanted to say that their language sounds pretty similar to our Swiss German, which is an old German dialect as well. I can understand almost everything. Some stuff is a bit harder to understand because of the English or Dutch accent. But with subtitle and a bit of guessing, I get the meaning more or less. That‘s kind of cool!

[@aasenprivate5199]

@Muslimcel these people are not mennonites but Amish

[@jammingdan]

@@aasenprivate5199 Amish and Mennonites have the same roots. First were Mennonites then out of them the Amish community was created. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@redmoon08]

All over snaps and buttons on clothes split them.

[@TruthisMarching]

Which part of Switzerland are you from? I'm curious because my ancestors are Swiss Amish and my parents speak Pennsylvania Dutch.

[@Gabber_Hardcore_Terrorist]

I'm from the Netherlands, they do wear Dutch clothes, from the past the hats of the ladies are Dutch . I wonder where are they from Germany ?? the amish official than ??

[@MickiD255]

Thank you for sharing your Documentary. Such a Beautiful tradition with the Amish. I love and respect the Amish.

[@mafeavila4682]

I love this community they all have a peace of mind...that modern world don't have...

[@michellebeeton7104]

I love learning about the amish life because it is history and it is very interesting

[@shellydehart8217]

I enjoyed this tremendously. I’ve always been very curious of the Amish beliefs. I am a born again Christian n I read my Bible n know Gods words. I also know that God loves me endlessly. I feel God blessed me daily. Mostly I know that Jesus Christ is the son of God n He died on the cross for me for all of us but I must except Him into heart n life to have salvation. As it is said in John 3:16. I can’t wait to hear ur parents testimony in the segment. Thank u so much in sharing n the educational of the Amish. ♥️

[@biker5662]

*accept rather than "except."

[@Canarka1]

You poor brainwashed soul.

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

Sounds like a very simple, healthy, way to live ! No one is ever lonely! A way to always praise our Lord. However, all should have the same rules.. wherever you move

[@edenecuador]

just join them!

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

@Custom Made How so?

[@tanyawaldner3715]

It is so precious, In today's corrupt world , this is so l precious ,God bless u wonderful ppl.awesome,awesome!!

[@lorettajoy7275]

This brings up so many memories....almost all my relatives are Amish and i was surrounded by the culture. Also to this day, Pennsylvania Dutch is my first language.

[@lorettajoy7275]

The man at 27:04 looks nearly exactly as my Bishop grandfather "Doddi" did, and i believe he even has the same surname.

[@lorettajoy7275]

@Mark Hughes thank you :)

[@reFocusZone]

Thank you all for investing so richly in this extremely professional docu-series. The film and presentation quality of this series is just as good as National Geographic could produce with all their highest paid staff. God has truly blessed you with the talents to undertake and bring this informative project to fruition. 🙏🌟

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

The way the world 🌎 is going I feel many people will be heading to the mountains ⛰ Convents - Monasteries- Amish way of life & living for spiritual inner peace . I have lived a similar way of life as a child happy for the experience 😊 but it's not everyone 's way just because you move on the road to pastures new does not mean something was wrong & respect people who keep their views to themselves. Different folks for different strokes . I found the video beautifully narrated & enjoyed & respect their way of life .

[@johanfriesen8327]

No one could have done it better than one who lived in thier.

[@joelreynoldcastillo7078]

I always love to visit the Amish in Lancaster, Pensylvannia

[@patriciabarron7707]

They make wonderful.popcorn ! Visited several years ago!

[@erwincagampan5777]

Me too

[@marilyn6556]

I was in a few Amish homes, and in one I was amazed at how much the kitchen floor shined! I don’t know why that I remember that, but I was impressed! The one woman was the same age as I(26 at the time)and she had 6 children. She was so happy to tell me that her daughter and I had the same name. They are hard workers, and good neighbors!

[@marilyn6556]

When I heard the older woman talking about moving to Wisconsin, I perked up, because that’s where I live. There’s a magazine that I read, “Our Wisconsin”, and every month an Amish man writes a very interesting article on his and his family’s life. His family has a bakery, and everything they make is delicious!

[@bettyb1313]

I admire them so very much! Being from Pennsylvania i really believe they have it right they hold the key to happiness...

[@nickev96]

It looks like happiness but only Jesus can give true happiness.

[@AlpacaMade]

Indiana's gain is Michigan's loss. I live in one of the pockets of Amish in Michigan; while they do business with us, they are reluctant to be marginally friendly outside of a transaction. I'm such a rebel, I wave as they pass me in the buggy...chuckling they never initiate but most often wave back. Good enough. I appreciate your family's willingness to tell the story. I have been interested in the Amish beliefs and culture since I moved here; we have one outlier Lady who married into our paternal family line a two generations ago. How I would love to have known her and learned from her. Keep telling your story so we English can learn and understand.

[@res00sky]

Thank you for this series. Makes me think of my childhood being raised in the Plymouth Brethren.

[@Floweroftheprairie2720]

It’s nothing like any assembly I’ve been in for the last 25 years. In practice or theology.

[@res00sky]

@@Floweroftheprairie2720 Perhaps, but we were still raised to think everyone else was wrong; to shun; had rules about clothing, etc. I agree, not near as restrictive as Amish, but none the less, still makes me think of those times, esp. the family gatherings.

[@Rtt-d5m]

@@res00sky I also was brought up with the P B’s and remained till the break up in the 70’s

[@res00sky]

@@Rtt-d5m Our was in the late 80's, Denton, TX

[@kellihorn5068]

What I'm fascinated with is their way of life. I know there's much I don't know about, but I love how they come together during harvest season and the barn raising. In my family history, apparently there's Pennsylvania Dutch on my fathers side. I really love the simple way of life.

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Thank you for this excellent film that explains that a relationship with Jesus is a personal choice (not rules/traditions). I personally enjoyed the history (heritage) you explained in memorable & understandable ways. It really helps to understand the Amish ways. Well done faithful servants. PTL!

[@Mamaw2022]

To be not of this world and live only for God is what we all should do, including myself.

[@DC-gp3vn]

question is are you willing to pay the real price! like you said it takes more than a prayer of oh I'm sorry to get Salvation,

[@dmac2899]

@@DC-gp3vn does it really take more than a prayer? Read Ephesians 2:8-10

[@DC-gp3vn]

@@dmac2899 yes it does you have to surrender your life to him that means throwing down your crowns and pride and arrogance and selfishness and going before his throne broken having turned your back on everyone and everything you've ever loved, only then will he I see you are serious, and lift you up and make you a new creature! You have to be born again to enter into his kingdom and a simple little prayer is going to do it!

[@dmac2899]

@@DC-gp3vn That’s not what I’m talking about. Of course you have to humble yourselves to God.

[@DC-gp3vn]

@@dmac2899 I'm not talking about humbling ourselves before Christ, I'm letting people know the real price of being born again

[@joesinkovits6591]

Thank you so much for this series, Joseph. What a fascinating look at the customs and beliefs of our Amish brothers and sisters. Extremely well-done. God bless!

[@ellenmckee4157]

Wonderful documentary and faith based series! Thank you so much for making this! God bless you, your family, and those seeking God