And to think about never being able to go home again would be terrible. At the same time, not all Amish would take this approach, and do report actual crimes when they occur. We talk about goals. It's just a small starter house, nothing fancy. The reality series introduced us to four then-Amish young people Rebecca Byler, Abe Schmucker, Kate Stoltzfus, and Jeremiah Raber. A year and a half after I left the Amish, I got married. Moreover, Esther likes to keep her body in shape and is not shy about flaunting it. I cant understand why a cult would shun you you seem so rational and clearly well educated. I almost didnt recognize myself. But you can never go backwards, you always have to go forwards. And in that same way, each of us must give up our individuality to become part of the community." "The Amish: Shunned" is a follow-up of sorts to another "American Experience" film, "The Amish." The documentary's website says there are 40 different types of Amish, and rules vary from one group to another. Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County. (c) 2014 In some cases, such efforts are effective. Levi: You know, I didnt have my family to run back to. It is illegal for street gangs and folks gathering claiming amenity to the law claiming they are a Church.. Published: Jan. 31, 2014, 11:00 a.m. 5. Into the unknown. Nobody should be doing buisness with them. Edward Marritz, Original Music by SalomaWhich size were you making last week? And when we got there, we were all lined up because they wanted us to go in by age. They end up on Upon repentance the relationship is restored and what is in the past stays in the past, notes the Amishman. He did appear in a picture with Merlin, who shared the photo, in August 2018. Q: Where do they live? I told myself that I could go back, and I would. I can tell your not from this county ?? We dont like to suffer. We all make choices in our lives. Poverty And thats when I pray for my children. Samuel (audio): Lets go see what they got to say. The best thing that could happen is for our ministry is to help the parents understand its okay for their son or their daughter to get a car and live differently than mom and dad did. Slate:We should be glad: for this thy brotherwas lost, and is found. (Enter your ZIP code for information on American Experience events and screening in your area.). As the Amishman, himself twice placed in the Bann, explains, shunning is usually done with great reluctance and only once there is nothing else left to do. I still love the lifestyle. Read on and with humbleness that you arent God..