>Something which I do respect them for is that they let their teenagers
>go wild in the outside world before they make the decision to join the
>Amish faith. It says a lot that most of their young do go back to
>their families and way of life rather than choosing the material
>world.
Hhm, I'm not
I agree with Zaph, they certainly don't represent all of the ideals that has
made America greatuh, electricity comes to mind.
But i sure respect the hell out of them.
On 10/5/06, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On 10/5/06, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Helping
On 05/10/06, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 10/5/06, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Practicing freedom of religion.
> Considering that you can only marry inside the Amish faith, I don't
> think they practice freedom of religion either.
Something which I do respect
>What is wrong with any of that?
Nothing. And their reaction to this tragedy has truly been inspiring. But to
hold them up as a pillar of American society? That I cannot do. Ever heard of
puppy mills? They are rampant in the Amish community with Lancaster County
being one of the highest concent
On 10/5/06, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Helping others. The barn raisings are a great example.
I think they tend more toward isolationismthey're helping others,
but only their own kind.
> Live and let live.
along the isolationism idea again.
> Rugged Individualism. Doing your
But even the Amish haven't forgiven Johnny Damon yet. :)
> -Original Message-
> From: G Money [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 3:23 PM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: Re: Eldest Amish victim asked to be shot first
>
> I'm struck
I'm struck by their remarkable ability to forgive. And not just in words.
They are currently concerned with meeting with the family of the man who
killed their children to help in whatever way they can, so that HIS family
can get over the tragedy.
I meanin this day and age, that kind of thing
Helping others. The barn raisings are a great example.
Live and let live.
Rugged Individualism. Doing your own thing, regardless of the opinion of others.
Practicing freedom of religion.
What is wrong with any of that?
On 10/5/06, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> oh don't be going a
oh don't be going all Jebediah on us!
hI don't doubt that they're good people, but representing
what's good in Americanah, I can think of other, better examples
of that.
On 10/5/06, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> No doubt.
>
> I was watching them in their buggies, and was
No doubt.
I was watching them in their buggies, and was actually wondering why
we gave those up. I could use a little "slow down" at the moment.
The exemplify much of what I consider good in people, and in America.
On 10/5/06, G Money <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This story just keeps getting mo
This story just keeps getting more amazing.respect and admiration for
the Amish just continue to grow:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2531138&page=1
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