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NatGeo: "Amish: Out Of The Order"
Did anyone see the series on NatGeo, "Amish: Out Of The Order" recently? Although it was probably tweaked since it was on TV, I was really shocked to hear of the experiences told overall. But, one statement the main person (Mose Gingerich) said was this: "Am I going to Hell? Probably." Very disturbing. To hear the stories of their exile from religious extremism and pursue a life of normality, still assuming they love God, I found very interesting and even sad with all they had to deal with.
I knew Amish were different, but I had no idea of the extremes invovled: you're either with them, baptized into "the church," or you're not and doomed to Hell and not allowed to contact family unless you decide to get back into "the church." That's pretty much the underlying message I took from it.
Someone with more insight, knowledge, or experience can chime in...
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