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Non-Amish with Interest in Amish & Ex-Amish Culture

igotplans2 — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:52:14 -0400

Hello,
For many years I've have a great fascination for Amish culture, and I've probably seen every documentary and TV show ever done on the communities. After watching a few episode of the "Out Of Order" series, I have a question: Why does it seem that many of the ex-Amish young men use so much profanity. It seems like every other sentence has one curse word or another. Is it just one form of rebellion or a way of trying to strip the old ways from their minds? I'm just really perplexed by what what seems to be an "all or nothing" way of living; for instance, why do most of the teens seems to get so totally out of control with partying and the worst aspects of English culture during Rumspringa? In truth, that's just not the way most Americans live on a regular basis. And what's up with the Amish tradition of young couples sharing the girl's bed before marriage? Traditional American (English) families would never allow such a temptation. Is it supposed to help one test or increase their willpower? I guess I'm asking why I never see depicted on TV ex-Amish adopting more the lifestyle of typical religious families in America, who dress modestly, don't drink or drug, don't have sex outside or marriage, or use foul language, attend church regularly, etc. Maybe ex-Amish living that way just don't make for good TV(?)

Wanting to become Amish?

Jaders2007 — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:22:23 -0400

Hi, I am a 17 year old a girl. A senior in high school. I want to become Amish, I'm not sure how to start though. I have many questions.

1. What do I have to do to convert?

2. If I convert can I then marry an Amish man in the community?

3. What skills do I need to know.

4. I am trying to make a dress, can Amish buy their clothes? I'm not very good at making dresses.

Amish children

Lissa — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:57:47 -0400

Hy everybody, I'm just doing an investigation about Amish children. According to your experience, do you believe Amish children have the same rights USA children have?

lissasmithh33@gmail.com thank you in advance!!!

Ex Amish men finding work question

AutumnMarie — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:36:05 -0400

I was just wondering if any ex Amish haved moved to California or have concidered it. I live in Northern California and I know with many Amish only having an 8th grade education that there are many timber jobs here that pay well and do not require an education.

Published Christian author interested in your Amish life story for my next fiction/nonfiction book

BRose — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:48:30 -0500

Hi--I am a published Christian author (Thomas Nelson Pub and Tyndale House) and am very interested in your Amish life story for my next series of books. I want to portray Amish life accurately and fairly--without the misconceptions that either romanticize Amish life or distort it. I believe you have a right to be heard, unfiltered by media bias. If you would like to contribute your story and thoughts to my books, either disguised as fiction, or in nonfiction, I would love to communicate with you. If you are interested, please respond to this thread and INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. Thank you very much.

Anyone willing to be interviewed?

KathrynHurley22 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:40:30 -0400

Hi!

I am 20 years old and I am currently doing a project for my Intercultural Communications class. I need to do "field research" and interview someone who is Amish. Possibly talking about day-to-day life, relationships, religions, and cultural values and beliefs. You can contact me here, or at khurley4@emich.edu.

Thank you so much!!

Non-Amish looking for ex-Amish man 22-35 yrs old

donnalludwig — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:49:20 -0400

Hi! My name is Donna. I am a 25yr old English girl who is interested in meeting ex-amish guys/men. They have such great values and ideals because of how they are raised, and they seem to be very respectful. The lifestyles of the ex-amish are very interesting to me and I would love to meet a man from this community as well as new friends. Please email or comment if you would like to get to know me.

Thanks!

Donna

EDUCATION

Lissa — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:13:52 -0400

Hi, my name is Lissa Smithand due to my job as a journalist I'm working on a project about the amish education. I'm hoping to interview former Amish about your own experience related to education. All the information got will be confidential. I would appreciate your help, you can send me an email at lissasmithh33@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance, I'm looking forward to hearing your story.

New plugins being added to the forum, any you would like me to add?

EXAmish — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:29:18 -0400

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clairestickfigure — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:47:32 -0400

The Morning Show about Media Bias against Ron Paul

EXAmish — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:51:07 -0400

It is not amazing how they are ignoring Ron Paul now?

http://videos.mediaite.com/embed/player/?layout=&playlist_cid=&media_type=video&content=7XR3WG1B6WZ67PTZ&read_more=1&widget_type_cid=svp

Former Amish Reunions

EXAmish — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:02:55 -0400

Reunions

13th Annual X-Amish ReunionSaturday, July 23 at 10:30am

13th Annual X-Amish Reunion
Date: Saturday July 23, 2011
Time: 10:30am to ??? (Lunch at 12:30)
Place: Weyauwega City Park, Weyauwega, WI
Rain or Shine – Shelter #3(Behind the Ball field)

15th Annual F.A.R. Former Amish ReunionSaturday 10:00am

Location, Pines Christian Church
6775 State Route 42
Mt Gilead, OH 43338

Redneck Amish

EXAmish — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:04:07 -0400