I had a baby a week ago. My dear Amish friends who run the Amish market 20 min away from my home are coming to see me and bring food. They wanted to be sure I have support because I have no family nearby. I could cry at their generosity...they practice what they preach.
I love the Mennonites. I went to a Mennonite Church for 30 + years.They are very sweet people. They helped me raise me raise my children. I had many wonderful memories with them.They are awesome cooks and makes beautiful quilts.They taught me so much .I couldn't picture my life without them
I had a lovely encounter with a Mennonite family back in 2021. I traveled to Portland, Oregon by train (it was a 72 hour sleeper train for me, but it’d come all the way across the country) and on that route I met a Mennonite couple and their adult daughter. They were going to visit their other daughter who had left the lifestyle and had recently had a baby, which I thought was really sweet that they’d still go see her after all that. I think they had mentioned her birth was complicated and she needed support. I talked to them for hours in the observation train with the pretty floor to ceiling windows. The wife was fascinating and was fine talking to me at length and answering some of my stupid questions (lol). Definitely left that train with a new admiration for the way they live and how respectful they were. I learned a lot in those hours!! It was awesome. Everyone else had their phones/laptops out with headphones in and I was over in the corner talking to them as we just gazed out the window lol
My brother in law was a very successful high end home builder. He and my sister lived a wonderful life on the lake, in a beautiful extravagant home and enjoyed all the “toys” of modern living. Later in life he developed a friendship with a Mennonite family and their community in southern Kentucky. It profoundly impacted him in a positive way. He visited them often and would always return home with a pickup truck full of produce that he would give to others at the barbershop, the doctors office, to neighbors, etc. When we visited him and my sister, I was like a child listening to his stories of them and how they lived their lives. It was fascinating! One of the best was a trip he took to take the Mennonite farmer’s 3 sons to a farm equipment sale. It was a lengthy trip (several states away) and along the way he asked the boys how they would pay for the equipment if they found what they needed. I won’t disclose the secret, but it was captivating and near a million $ sale. My BIL passed away during the Covid crisis, though not Covid related. We live about 10 hours from them and were told by funeral home officials we couldn’t attend due to government mandated restrictions. So sad that a man who lived an impactful life and revered by so many would die and be buried in a ceremony attended by only his wife, stepdaughter and grandchildren (2). Otherwise, I am certain there would have been hundreds if not thousands there. My sister told me the story that as they left the funeral service to his on-site resting place, van after van began to pull onto the property. From a respectful and compliant distance, scores of the Mennonite community unloaded to pay respect and remember their good friend. I’ll forever love these people.
That is a precious story and I am so glad he got to make such good friends of such an amazing group of Godly people. What a sad thing that you could not be there for his funeral but it is not surprising that the Mennonite community showed up. Thanks for sharing this story.
@unbroken1010 How so? What do you mean "too much religion and abuse"? I'm a Christian, but I'm certainly willing to listen to your meaning and thoughts.
You’ve made one of the most respectful documentaries I’ve ever seen about the plain people. They often travel by Amtrak. Living in Chicago, which pretty much the hub for Amtrak’s midwestern and long haul western trains, there are almost always at least a few to a substantial group of them at any given time. I’ve always wanted to strike up a conversation with one of them.
Such a great documentary. I really enjoyed how you went in-depth into the way of the Amish and did not at all put their way down in comparison to how most of the modern world lives but just gave the facts and how they live.
This is such an underrated YT channel. Your documentaries are so well done, you could easily be getting paid for these on a streaming service. Its channels like this that make me glad this site exists. Keep up the great work. Would love to see a dive into the autism community next.
I live is far Western Kentucky we have a 70+ family Amish community. We have become very close with several of the families in the community. They are such a blessing.
This is an excellent Documentary. My wife and I moved from Florida to Alaska a few years ago. We happened to be Blessed enough to live among some Mennonite families in their community. I’ve never met more genuine, respectful, people in my life. I hold a deep respect for them because of how they choose to live a modest life. They don’t bother anyone, and would be among the first to help if you were in trouble.
Honestly, I’m so impressed with the quality of content you can find on TH-cam. This documentary in production and everything can easily hold up to anything I see on Netflix. I feel this channel is grossly underrated, I was expecting millions of views. You’ve definitely gained a new subscriber with me, really great documentary, amazing job ❤
To, I hate their censorship. I live the many informative and learning videos. Such as the way people live and all about them. Health, and anything else someone is willing to share.
You don't have to look too hard to find the racism, anti-Semitism, and Trump worship, etc. It's all here, too. Personally I love documentaries like this one and the music... videos, that after you watch them, you just feel better.
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My sister lives in upstate New York. She is surrounded by Mennonites. She and my brother-in-law reside on 12 acres of property and they both work at home for white-collar companies. Every time I go up to visit somebody from one or more of the surrounding families is usually at their house. I think they’re wonderful people. They’re hard workers and I love their sense of community. I miss that. I grew up in the 60s and 70s and we had that back then But we don’t have it now. Nobody knows their neighbors. When there’s a problem it’s very hard to find help or support. I lost my husband 10 years ago and everybody disappeared. Unless I bribed someone onto my property with money, it was very hard for me to get help. I actually sold my house out of fear of not being able to manage it on my own without Being able to pay astronomical amount of money all the time. I would love to have that sense of community back. And though the Internet is a great resource for business and research, I think I could easily do without it. I see our younger generation as the one gentleman said not learning how to be accountable or communicate with people Because of it. They must be doing something right because they’re still here! When my brother in law and sister need help those families are always there to help. Now my brother-in-law compensates them by giving the family money or gift cards or helping their children. I know one of the families had a rough season with their crops because of the weather and they couldn’t pay all their monthly expenses. I know my sister and brother-in-law helped them that winter purchase, firewood and other necessities that they needed. I just think they’re wonderful people. I can honestly say I’ve never met one that is unhappy in the life that they’ve chosen. When you look at our society, it is filled with many many people that are not happy. That should tell us something.
I was born and raised in Lancaster County. I haven't lived there since I was 27, about 10 years ago, but I still go back for holidays to see my family. It was crazy seeing home again in this documentary. Great job!
Great film. Thanks for your work. As a kid, we went to Lancaster PA for a week for a few years. I learned a lot about the Amish and Menomonie since that time. The people in the Amish and Menomonie Market answered my questions. The horse and buggy is majestic.
I am not Amish, but I really love the way they live. I first learned of Amish probably 45 years ago and have always admired their way of life, their belief in God and their belief of not being materialistic, along with the helping one another. I grew up baptist, mixed with some nondenominational later during my teens. Their love for one another is amazing! The world would be such a better place if all people would live this way! ❤️
Really? Even knowing that they believe that one cannot be saved outside the Amish and the fact that they don't preach the gospel to outsiders. Too many of their doctrines easily line up to the definition of a cult.
@@FA-God-s-Words-Matter Agreed. Everyone who says they love the Amish in these comments need to know the Amish think you are going to hell because you are using the Internet. Don't know how much love they'd have after that.
@@aw4088 It's literally what every Amish person says who has left the Amish, no matter what sect they are from. They believe that if you aren't in the Amish community you are going to hell.
My Mother and Grandmother always told me "If you want to know how a man will treat you, watch how he treats his own Mother" And my Grandmother also said "if a man makes you cry UNhappy tears, then he's NOT the one for you!"
@unbroken1010 Well, no, he is not my brother, as they're are MANY flavors or kinds of mennonite and Amish, I personally don't know any situations that you're describing. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I think those things, at least back in the day, all kinds of churches and cultures deal with that. I believe that kind of stuff is wrong.
This is a fairly accurate documentary. A few clarifications: we (Mennonites and Amish) are not pacifists (which carries political connotations including activism), but rather, nonresistant Christians. Also contrary to the media's portrayal, rumspringe simply means going to youth group activities (hymn singing and sports). While some youth do rebel, youth are generally encouraged to live holy lives within the Church's guidelines. "What a man sows, that shall he also reap". The negative side of tourism is that our religion is sacred. We don't want to use it as a source of financial gain, or as a means of idle curiosity to those seeking entertainment. Also Amish and the Swiss Mennonites mostly trace their origins the Swiss reformation (not the Dutch Mennonites or Martin Luther) and split away from the Swiss protestant reformer, Ulrich Zwingli. They were pillaged, murdered, and surpressed by both Catholics and Protestants in Europe, and were usually not permitted to have church meetinghouses; hence the origins of the custom of meeting in homes.
Always more than one side to the story. Calvin and Luther both wrote about the violence and vitriol of the early anabaptists. In fact, Calvin married an anabaptist widow, loved her dearly and converted her to proper theology.
@thegoodshepherd8212 yes, especially early on, there were also some Anabaptist groups willing to use the sword to advance their cause. The Münsterite rebellion was a tragic example, and authorities used them as an excuse to crack down on all Anabaptists, even the peace-loving groups. Most Anabaptists vehemently distanced themselves from the Münsterites.
This documentary was exactly what I was looking for. My daughter, who is in 1st grade, recently lost a close friend who is Amish. She had questions for me about the Amish and lifestyle. This was exactly what I was looking for as I didn't have very much knowledge of the Amish.
You really should start to educate yourself 9n who your children are friends with. If not for anything more than your daughter’s safety. Our local Amish work their children like their work animals, and they had 4 of their babies 5-11 y/os bailing hay and they fell off the tractor and were killed. This is why child labor laws exist and why you MUST know who your children are around. 🙏
@@michelledesjadon1476 so true! The incest, child brides, sexual assault, brainwashing. These children are just waiting to be saved. They’re also well known for manipulating the foster system to gain more field hands. This is like the east coast version of the FLDS and people legit on here praising and admiring them😱😱 for folks being so woke in 2024 they sure don’t know a dang thing.
It's all on better judgment. Some things are for older. So deaths do not occur. But if a child can be useful, let them. Make use of them. For it helps bring forth purpose. I understand what you're saying n it's aweful such tragic occurrence has happened. But again, better judgment. Ppl make poor decisions. N it can have dire consequence. That is no lie.@@hollyholy641
This should be shown on the History channel or Story channel. Your content is incredibly well done. Thank you for such quality work. I hope to see more in the future.
Their land looks so pristine and perfect! I watch a modern Mennonite - Megan Fox - on YT, and she is from Lancaster County. This was a wonderful documentary - what a great job you did! Thank you!
Just watching this documentary makes me long to live this type of lifestyle. So honest and true to your family and community. I’d give up my stupid phone and tv for a quiet life with people who had my back and where I had a feeling of family and community. Life is not so beautiful in the “English” world!! Thank you for this beautiful documentary, and for sharing these beautiful hearted people!
I’m blown away at how well done this is! You did your research! I normally watch these documentaries for comedic relief but this one was actually very accurate and informative and not done with a bias
What a beautiful Documentary from the narration, the content, history and the differences among the groups. Thank you so much for sharing. Top notch filming, music and voice of the narrator.
We would eliminate about 99% of the worlds problems if we all lived this way. In my opinion The Amish and The Native Americans are two cultures that had it right.
Thank you for this as I enjoy the Amish communities in America as I am from Australia . I have my faith in God and have a very simple Faith. Thank you for sharing this appreciated Louise from New South Wales Australia 🇦🇺. Lovely to hear about others with a simple balanced Faith. God bless all in Him our God.
What an insightful documentary that leaves you with lots of questions answered and many things to think about and recognize how they can be done differently in ones own life. Thank you!
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. I viewed the Amish from a far and never had any idea what they were about; great documentary. I also had no idea how so many of their cultural axioms rubbed off into my psyche;such as God, family, simplicity.I have traveled very far across the United States, and lived in many different places, but there’s an uncanny, and distinct sense of home and everything I just watched.
Excellent doc. Beautiful cinematography. I understand and respect why they want to live this way with all that's going on in the world with technology alone.
I live in upstate New York (Finger Lakes) and I am a volunteer Firefighter who works with Amish volunteer Firefighters in adjoining fire departments. As an "Englishman," I am always amazed and fascinated by these men who partake in serving a community other than their own. They uphold the term "community" in every sense of the meaning. They are truly kind and wonderful people who will not hesitate to lend a hand and quite honestly can run circles around some of the Firefighters we have. They are dependable through and through and their quality of work is never surpassed. Their response and attack on a fire are awe-inspiring! As a government-appointed Historian, it's like a dream to watch and witness the "old world" blend so well with the "new world." It's almost as close to stepping back in time as one can realistically get. It is an honor to be surrounded by true, genuine human beings.
lovely documentary..would def like to visit the amish in pennsylavnia, I have visited ohio, michigan and indiana communities. I have many friends in the amish and mennonite communites here in ontario canada and they are all about FAITH, FAMILY & COMMUNITY.. As an English person I find this what amazes me about them, because as an English person you do not see that in everyday life in a big city. When I visit them or vacation to the other amish areas, I am escaping to a world, that I wish I had grown up in. A world, that we need more of. thx marie from canada
Thank you for taking time to make such an incredible documentary and showing us what a community or society should look or feel like through these incredible people.
Wonderful people, each and every one, all the ways they honor their own faith and family is marvelous. Very interesting documentary. It was respectful and gave others outside their communities (such as myself) a good understanding of their way of life, and all the positive aspects of it. Thank you for this information.
Greetings from South Africa, Thank you for the documentary, I have been following the Amish/ Mennonite faith for a long time, This docu-video however explained so many issues better. I live in a very small town; nearest city is about 2 hours by car. Though we do not have Mennonite / Amish culture in South Africa, this winter I have been surprised how this small community came together to help fight fire. Farmers opening their gates and other farmers coming to assist. Something rarely seen now a day in the city. Honestly enjoyed the documentary, sometimes wish it was possible to support the Amish / Mennonite communities with their hand work. We have such a big need to homemade produce/ furniture/ quilts in this small farming community.
James is so right about kids growing up with farm animals is the best preparation for life. We had dairy goats (90 at one point), chickens (still have them), rabbits, and dogs and cats. They witnessed breeding (great time to explain th birds and bees), participated in the births (some disasters like still borns), the joy of adorable babies learning to use their legs to jumping around in no time, the care of the animals (hard work. I never worked that hard as a kid), and the deaths, sometimes prematurely, of their animals. The showed their goats. This is learning all about the animal and how to present it. Our kids are all grown now but their approach to work is a blessing to any employer.
An excellent documentary showing a sensitive understanding of the Amish and Memmonites communities. Quite an update on what I thought I knew about them too
I truly hope the world doesn't loose these communities and values, it takes all kinds to make the world turn. I sincerely respect their values in each other and the family unit.
This is in the top five best documentaries I've ever seen. I was a filmmaker when I was younger, I love the way that you told this story and the use of camera angles and editing. Keep up the great work.
Top five? You don't watch many documentaries then. Zero opposing research on the abuse and forced marriages. It was done ok but nowhere in the top 5 of documentries ever made. Ffs
Very interesting documentary it makes me feel like things would go smoother if we had these principles in our lives. Thank you for putting it on utube.
Beautiful Lancaster County. Born and raised there, not Amish, Scots-Irish heritage. Very well done documentary. I left Lancaster when I was 17 in 1964. Joined the Marine Corps, saw the world, fought in two wars, now living out my “golden years” in the PNW. Miss the old simple days. Wonder if Amish miss or regret staying isolated when they get to be my age? Choices have consequences.
A very balanced and well-presented documentary. And that bit about about 90% of the youth returning after Rumspringer, due to the outside world being too confusing and without enough sense of community is how most of us "English" feel about it too, truth be told.
Firstly I'm a Christian, English by birth ( but I live in Scotland UK) I totally admire the Amish way of life, as far as I can make out they are the only ones who are totally truly walking out their faith in such a way as to the Book of Acts (New Testament) this is what is greatly missing in the Church here in UK & possibly all over the world? I stopped going to any Church some time back but I can honestly say I have not stopped seeking God our Father & heeding HIM..... There is more peace in my spirit, soul & body than ever before. My hope & desire is that our God will open a new door where people truly follow in Jesus step's as in the Book of Acts...... Thank you all for putting together this documentary..... May each & all be Blessed Abundantly Amen.
Me too. Don’t think I would adjust as an adult but if brought up this way I would have liked it. But how can someone be salt and light in the world if they separate themselves off from others?
Really? No education beyond the eighth grade? No college, no careers outside of the cult (especially for the females)? You can live a simple life - a garden, animals, canning, and all that (I have done it) without tying yourself to an abusive, misogynistic cult.
I am passing by difficult times with healthy issues and being unemployed for almost 3 months!! I wish I had that community support nearby. They are really amazing being good Christians and helping each other!!
There are organic pesticides and sprays made from natural ingredients like neem oil. I dont know what type most families use so it very well might not be organic, but just because they spray stuff doesn't mean it *isnt* organic.
I had the wonderful opportunity to drive a beautiful Amish family to visit their family in Wisconsin. I absolutely loved everything about the Amish community and the families! Kind, generous, caring and respectful. The best way to describe what I felt was it was as if I were visiting my own family. 🐎 🐄 🥘 🥔 🌽 🍓 🍨
Excellent doc. Such useful insight into the Amish/Mennonite way of life. I especially appreciated the thoughts on technology, where you answered your cellphone call in the middle of a convo. I'd love to know the name of the musician of the song played during conclusion B. It really moved me, along with your stunning videos of the landscape, and the voiceovers.
I descend directly from a German Mennonite that immigrated here in 1750. Been fascinated with the culture since, my ancestor became German reformed almost immediately upon hitting PA, then later ended up in NC. I’m lucky enough to have a really rare surname and found all this out within an hour of being interested in it, the Anglo side has proven much more difficult to discern.
I've watched videos from different rescue groups who have taken in their beaten and abused animals. They are broken down and will be sent to slaughter. It is heartbreaking. I won't start on their puppy mills. I'll pass on this video.
I rescued one of their old, broken down, over-used, skinny horses in January. I knew him as a young racehorse and was heartbroken to see him again. I will not support these communities.
They use their horses multiple times per day. The horses aren’t really pets-they are work animals. I don’t even know any amish but I had a horse growing up and my horse was for pleasure. Many years ago horses were for work-such as they are with the amish now.
@@jackiewright4402 Well the amish around me use the same work horses day in and day out. I’ve seen them drop and never get back up. I’ve seen their buggy horses strain to pull their overloaded buggies up mountain sides on a 55mph highway while their toddlers were behind pushing. It is absolute neglect and endangerment what that cult is doing for the sake of God wanting it this way.
Fantastic documentary. I envy you. I'd love to do something like this. God Bless these folks. Great perspective on the lifestyle. I wish we could all be more like them.
This is how the world was meant to be no governments no dictators just communities clans the fact they keep this up I have utmost respect for them god bless them.
Ive watched my fair share of docs about this community and for some reason now with the way this country is, it sounds really nice to be apart of it. I would be willing to spend my later years enoying the lifestyle and go back to the years my grandmother raised me.
They may have their problems and challenges, just like any community, but they are incredible folk, from whom we could learn a lot. 😎 A most beautiful, and thoughtful documentary Many thanks 🙏
I had a baby a week ago. My dear Amish friends who run the Amish market 20 min away from my home are coming to see me and bring food. They wanted to be sure I have support because I have no family nearby. I could cry at their generosity...they practice what they preach.
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Quality people!
I love the Mennonites. I went to a Mennonite Church for 30 + years.They are very sweet people. They helped me raise me raise my children. I had many wonderful memories with them.They are awesome cooks and makes beautiful quilts.They taught me so much .I couldn't picture my life without them
I had a lovely encounter with a Mennonite family back in 2021. I traveled to Portland, Oregon by train (it was a 72 hour sleeper train for me, but it’d come all the way across the country) and on that route I met a Mennonite couple and their adult daughter. They were going to visit their other daughter who had left the lifestyle and had recently had a baby, which I thought was really sweet that they’d still go see her after all that. I think they had mentioned her birth was complicated and she needed support. I talked to them for hours in the observation train with the pretty floor to ceiling windows. The wife was fascinating and was fine talking to me at length and answering some of my stupid questions (lol). Definitely left that train with a new admiration for the way they live and how respectful they were. I learned a lot in those hours!! It was awesome. Everyone else had their phones/laptops out with headphones in and I was over in the corner talking to them as we just gazed out the window lol
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Beautiful
Would you not have been able to join them?
How come you did't become part of the Mennonite community Jennifer Murphy ❓
My brother in law was a very successful high end home builder. He and my sister lived a wonderful life on the lake, in a beautiful extravagant home and enjoyed all the “toys” of modern living. Later in life he developed a friendship with a Mennonite family and their community in southern Kentucky. It profoundly impacted him in a positive way. He visited them often and would always return home with a pickup truck full of produce that he would give to others at the barbershop, the doctors office, to neighbors, etc.
When we visited him and my sister, I was like a child listening to his stories of them and how they lived their lives. It was fascinating! One of the best was a trip he took to take the Mennonite farmer’s 3 sons to a farm equipment sale. It was a lengthy trip (several states away) and along the way he asked the boys how they would pay for the equipment if they found what they needed. I won’t disclose the secret, but it was captivating and near a million $ sale.
My BIL passed away during the Covid crisis, though not Covid related. We live about 10 hours from them and were told by funeral home officials we couldn’t attend due to government mandated restrictions. So sad that a man who lived an impactful life and revered by so many would die and be buried in a ceremony attended by only his wife, stepdaughter and grandchildren (2). Otherwise, I am certain there would have been hundreds if not thousands there.
My sister told me the story that as they left the funeral service to his on-site resting place, van after van began to pull onto the property. From a respectful and compliant distance, scores of the Mennonite community unloaded to pay respect and remember their good friend. I’ll forever love these people.
Thanks for sharing the story
Something wholesome finally, thanks!
That is a precious story and I am so glad he got to make such good friends of such an amazing group of Godly people. What a sad thing that you could not be there for his funeral but it is not surprising that the Mennonite community showed up. Thanks for sharing this story.
I enjoyed reading your post THANK YOU RIP Respect xx
Bittersweet story! I’m sorry for you and your family’s loss of your bil! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💔💔
Being born and raised Mennonite I thank you for this very good detailed video !
I love your channel Tessie, I've followed it for years!!!!
Too much religious nonsense and abuse.
@unbroken1010 How so? What do you mean "too much religion and abuse"? I'm a Christian, but I'm certainly willing to listen to your meaning and thoughts.
@@KimberlyLovesRIchardliterally google anything about the abuse
This documentary was very well done. Bravo to those involved in the making of this.
You’ve made one of the most respectful documentaries I’ve ever seen about the plain people. They often travel by Amtrak. Living in Chicago, which pretty much the hub for Amtrak’s midwestern and long haul western trains, there are almost always at least a few to a substantial group of them at any given time. I’ve always wanted to strike up a conversation with one of them.
Such a great documentary. I really enjoyed how you went in-depth into the way of the Amish and did not at all put their way down in comparison to how most of the modern world lives but just gave the facts and how they live.
This is such an underrated YT channel. Your documentaries are so well done, you could easily be getting paid for these on a streaming service. Its channels like this that make me glad this site exists. Keep up the great work. Would love to see a dive into the autism community next.
Thank you!
Underrated by who exactly?
@@Mr._X84what do you mean, zoomer? In general. They have 11k subs. Thats pretty underrated
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@@TheAbandonedAccount7Zoomer? I was born in 1984. Try again.
I live is far Western Kentucky we have a 70+ family Amish community. We have become very close with several of the families in the community. They are such a blessing.
This is an excellent Documentary. My wife and I moved from Florida to Alaska a few years ago.
We happened to be Blessed enough to live among some Mennonite families in their community.
I’ve never met more genuine, respectful, people in my life.
I hold a deep respect for them because of how they choose to live a modest life. They don’t bother anyone, and would be among the first to help if you were in trouble.
Honestly, I’m so impressed with the quality of content you can find on TH-cam. This documentary in production and everything can easily hold up to anything I see on Netflix. I feel this channel is grossly underrated, I was expecting millions of views. You’ve definitely gained a new subscriber with me, really great documentary, amazing job ❤
It’s too much the narrator talking.
To, I hate their censorship. I live the many informative and learning videos. Such as the way people live and all about them. Health, and anything else someone is willing to share.
You don't have to look too hard to find the racism, anti-Semitism, and Trump worship, etc. It's all here, too.
Personally I love documentaries like this one and the music... videos, that after you watch them, you just feel better.
Be not righteous over much neither be too evil why must you destroy yourself before time.
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My sister lives in upstate New York. She is surrounded by Mennonites. She and my brother-in-law reside on 12 acres of property and they both work at home for white-collar companies. Every time I go up to visit somebody from one or more of the surrounding families is usually at their house. I think they’re wonderful people. They’re hard workers and I love their sense of community. I miss that. I grew up in the 60s and 70s and we had that back then But we don’t have it now. Nobody knows their neighbors. When there’s a problem it’s very hard to find help or support. I lost my husband 10 years ago and everybody disappeared. Unless I bribed someone onto my property with money, it was very hard for me to get help. I actually sold my house out of fear of not being able to manage it on my own without Being able to pay astronomical amount of money all the time. I would love to have that sense of community back. And though the Internet is a great resource for business and research, I think I could easily do without it. I see our younger generation as the one gentleman said not learning how to be accountable or communicate with people Because of it. They must be doing something right because they’re still here! When my brother in law and sister need help those families are always there to help. Now my brother-in-law compensates them by giving the family money or gift cards or helping their children. I know one of the families had a rough season with their crops because of the weather and they couldn’t pay all their monthly expenses. I know my sister and brother-in-law helped them that winter purchase, firewood and other necessities that they needed. I just think they’re wonderful people. I can honestly say I’ve never met one that is unhappy in the life that they’ve chosen. When you look at our society, it is filled with many many people that are not happy. That should tell us something.
I was born and raised in Lancaster County. I haven't lived there since I was 27, about 10 years ago, but I still go back for holidays to see my family. It was crazy seeing home again in this documentary. Great job!
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Great film. Thanks for your work.
As a kid, we went to Lancaster PA for a week for a few years. I learned a lot about the Amish and Menomonie since that time.
The people in the Amish and Menomonie Market answered my questions.
The horse and buggy is majestic.
I am not Amish, but I really love the way they live. I first learned of Amish probably 45 years ago and have always admired their way of life, their belief in God and their belief of not being materialistic, along with the helping one another. I grew up baptist, mixed with some nondenominational later during my teens. Their love for one another is amazing! The world would be such a better place if all people would live this way! ❤️
The Amish don't believe that Jesus christ is God. They are hushed apon if they start reading English bibles.
Really? Even knowing that they believe that one cannot be saved outside the Amish and the fact that they don't preach the gospel to outsiders. Too many of their doctrines easily line up to the definition of a cult.
@@FA-God-s-Words-Matter Agreed. Everyone who says they love the Amish in these comments need to know the Amish think you are going to hell because you are using the Internet. Don't know how much love they'd have after that.
@@Freight_Trainthat's not true.
@@aw4088 It's literally what every Amish person says who has left the Amish, no matter what sect they are from. They believe that if you aren't in the Amish community you are going to hell.
Fantastic documentary, the best I've ever seen!!! What was said at the end of Americans living in fear, is not freedom but bondage really struck me.
We have no freedom anymore, they are censoring everything and we are slaves to debt as well.
My Mother and Grandmother always told me "If you want to know how a man will treat you, watch how he treats his own Mother" And my Grandmother also said "if a man makes you cry UNhappy tears, then he's NOT the one for you!"
It is why we have 90% divorces now …too much thinking and it is too late
Not always true
But for most yes .
@@Sab69sansounds always true to me, very good advice for happiness
So true
AWESOME DOCUMENTARY!!! I was in it and held me captivated the whole time.
I and my husband and children are ex catholic and have been Mennonite for 23 years. This documentary was very well done.
This Is a different perspective. Thank you for this reply. I, too, am ex Catholic now non denomination. You have found a life which works❤
Is your husband your brother?
@@unbroken1010 what kind of question is that?
@@karenmariesmith3395 the kind that needs addressing in the documentary. Forced marriages, abuse and inbreeding
@unbroken1010 Well, no, he is not my brother, as they're are MANY flavors or kinds of mennonite and Amish, I personally don't know any situations that you're describing. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I think those things, at least back in the day, all kinds of churches and cultures deal with that. I believe that kind of stuff is wrong.
This was very helpful and informative. We've been attending a conservative Mennonite congregation and this helps us connect the dots. Thank you.
This was a very good documentary! I learned more than i knew before. Thank you!
This is a fairly accurate documentary. A few clarifications: we (Mennonites and Amish) are not pacifists (which carries political connotations including activism), but rather, nonresistant Christians.
Also contrary to the media's portrayal, rumspringe simply means going to youth group activities (hymn singing and sports). While some youth do rebel, youth are generally encouraged to live holy lives within the Church's guidelines. "What a man sows, that shall he also reap".
The negative side of tourism is that our religion is sacred. We don't want to use it as a source of financial gain, or as a means of idle curiosity to those seeking entertainment.
Also Amish and the Swiss Mennonites mostly trace their origins the Swiss reformation (not the Dutch Mennonites or Martin Luther) and split away from the Swiss protestant reformer, Ulrich Zwingli. They were pillaged, murdered, and surpressed by both Catholics and Protestants in Europe, and were usually not permitted to have church meetinghouses; hence the origins of the custom of meeting in homes.
How do you have internet
@@samd3046 many intermediate-conservative groups make use of filtered Internet.
Thank you for your insight and sharing your knowledge.
Always more than one side to the story. Calvin and Luther both wrote about the violence and vitriol of the early anabaptists. In fact, Calvin married an anabaptist widow, loved her dearly and converted her to proper theology.
@thegoodshepherd8212 yes, especially early on, there were also some Anabaptist groups willing to use the sword to advance their cause. The Münsterite rebellion was a tragic example, and authorities used them as an excuse to crack down on all Anabaptists, even the peace-loving groups. Most Anabaptists vehemently distanced themselves from the Münsterites.
This documentary was exactly what I was looking for. My daughter, who is in 1st grade, recently lost a close friend who is Amish. She had questions for me about the Amish and lifestyle. This was exactly what I was looking for as I didn't have very much knowledge of the Amish.
You really should start to educate yourself 9n who your children are friends with. If not for anything more than your daughter’s safety. Our local Amish work their children like their work animals, and they had 4 of their babies 5-11 y/os bailing hay and they fell off the tractor and were killed. This is why child labor laws exist and why you MUST know who your children are around. 🙏
Not to mention the rampant child abuse and molestation that goes on in the Amish!!! 😢
@@michelledesjadon1476 so true! The incest, child brides, sexual assault, brainwashing. These children are just waiting to be saved. They’re also well known for manipulating the foster system to gain more field hands. This is like the east coast version of the FLDS and people legit on here praising and admiring them😱😱 for folks being so woke in 2024 they sure don’t know a dang thing.
It's all on better judgment. Some things are for older. So deaths do not occur. But if a child can be useful, let them. Make use of them. For it helps bring forth purpose. I understand what you're saying n it's aweful such tragic occurrence has happened. But again, better judgment. Ppl make poor decisions. N it can have dire consequence. That is no lie.@@hollyholy641
@@hollyholy641in usa, the law allows your kids to work in your business.
Sorry these kidsyou mentioned passed away.
This should be shown on the History channel or Story channel. Your content is incredibly well done. Thank you for such quality work. I hope to see more in the future.
Excellent video. I admire these glorious people. Their lifestyle is to be admired. I love and support these people. Living life to the fullest.
A brilliant doco. Congrats. I thought this was a huge budget programme. How do you not have a million subscribers? Two thumbs up, keep going. 😊
Currently working in Lancaster County and wanted to understand the plain community. I feel much more enlightened now!
Love this documentary. Very informative and appreciated. I respect Mennonite and Amish people.
Their land looks so pristine and perfect! I watch a modern Mennonite - Megan Fox - on YT, and she is from Lancaster County. This was a wonderful documentary - what a great job you did! Thank you!
Just watching this documentary makes me long to live this type of lifestyle. So honest and true to your family and community. I’d give up my stupid phone and tv for a quiet life with people who had my back and where I had a feeling of family and community. Life is not so beautiful in the “English” world!! Thank you for this beautiful documentary, and for sharing these beautiful hearted people!
I’m blown away at how well done this is! You did your research! I normally watch these documentaries for comedic relief but this one was actually very accurate and informative and not done with a bias
I like wstching documentaries too and ancient or current way of life, different cultures, i get curious and fascinated
Zero research done on the forced marriage and abuse there
What a beautiful Documentary from the narration, the content, history and the differences among the groups. Thank you so much for sharing. Top notch filming, music and voice of the narrator.
We would eliminate about 99% of the worlds problems if we all lived this way. In my opinion The Amish and The Native Americans are two cultures that had it right.
Im not even gonna argue with you on that either. Two different cultures but both lived the simple life
Except for all the child abuse and incest brushed under the run in the Amish community. Sure.
You are not wrong; not at all so🫵
😅bc you are male
You're obviously a white straight male😂
Thank you for making this film. Of course I’m curious about the plain folks, this helped me understand their way of life a little better.
I have lived alongside these communities my whole life; Lancaster county born and raised. Excellent documentary! Saw many places I recognized.
Thank you for this as I enjoy the Amish communities in America as I am from Australia . I have my faith in God and have a very simple Faith. Thank you for sharing this appreciated Louise from New South Wales Australia 🇦🇺. Lovely to hear about others with a simple balanced Faith. God bless all in Him our God.
One of the better docu's i have seen so far on this subject.
A wonderful documentary. I love knowing these people beliefs. They are wonderful
What an insightful documentary that leaves you with lots of questions answered and many things to think about and recognize how they can be done differently in ones own life. Thank you!
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. I viewed the Amish from a far and never had any idea what they were about; great documentary. I also had no idea how so many of their cultural axioms rubbed off into my psyche;such as God, family, simplicity.I have traveled very far across the United States, and lived in many different places, but there’s an uncanny, and distinct sense of home and everything I just watched.
Excellent doc. Beautiful cinematography. I understand and respect why they want to live this way with all that's going on in the world with technology alone.
I live in upstate New York (Finger Lakes) and I am a volunteer Firefighter who works with Amish volunteer Firefighters in adjoining fire departments. As an "Englishman," I am always amazed and fascinated by these men who partake in serving a community other than their own. They uphold the term "community" in every sense of the meaning. They are truly kind and wonderful people who will not hesitate to lend a hand and quite honestly can run circles around some of the Firefighters we have. They are dependable through and through and their quality of work is never surpassed. Their response and attack on a fire are awe-inspiring! As a government-appointed Historian, it's like a dream to watch and witness the "old world" blend so well with the "new world." It's almost as close to stepping back in time as one can realistically get. It is an honor to be surrounded by true, genuine human beings.
Whata wonderful documentary. Thank you to the producers and the poster.
Well done in the way you detailed the different communities. There is so many differences it's hard to show, but you did a wonderful job. Blessings
lovely documentary..would def like to visit the amish in pennsylavnia, I have visited ohio, michigan and indiana communities. I have many friends in the amish and mennonite communites here in ontario canada and they are all about FAITH, FAMILY & COMMUNITY.. As an English person I find this what amazes me about them, because as an English person you do not see that in everyday life in a big city. When I visit them or vacation to the other amish areas, I am escaping to a world, that I wish I had grown up in. A world, that we need more of. thx marie from canada
Thank you for taking time to make such an incredible documentary and showing us what a community or society should look or feel like through these incredible people.
Wonderful people, each and every one, all the ways they honor their own faith and family is marvelous. Very interesting documentary. It was respectful and gave others outside their communities (such as myself) a good understanding of their way of life, and all the positive aspects of it. Thank you for this information.
Beautiful documentary. I have so much respect for this community.
Greetings from South Africa,
Thank you for the documentary, I have been following the Amish/ Mennonite faith for a long time,
This docu-video however explained so many issues better.
I live in a very small town; nearest city is about 2 hours by car. Though we do not have Mennonite / Amish culture in South Africa, this winter I have been surprised how this small community came together to help fight fire. Farmers opening their gates and other farmers coming to assist. Something rarely seen now a day in the city.
Honestly enjoyed the documentary, sometimes wish it was possible to support the Amish / Mennonite communities with their hand work. We have such a big need to homemade produce/ furniture/ quilts in this small farming community.
A wonderful, informative documentary. It was so well done. I thank you. These people live their faith and looking at their lives shows it.
James is so right about kids growing up with farm animals is the best preparation for life. We had dairy goats (90 at one point), chickens (still have them), rabbits, and dogs and cats. They witnessed breeding (great time to explain th birds and bees), participated in the births (some disasters like still borns), the joy of adorable babies learning to use their legs to jumping around in no time, the care of the animals (hard work. I never worked that hard as a kid), and the deaths, sometimes prematurely, of their animals. The showed their goats. This is learning all about the animal and how to present it. Our kids are all grown now but their approach to work is a blessing to any employer.
This actually opened my eyes in so many ways great video , great people
This was a great video! A wealth of information! Thank you! Very well done!
As somone who grew up in Lancaster I loved this doc
An excellent documentary showing a sensitive understanding of the Amish and Memmonites communities. Quite an update on what I thought I knew about them too
I truly hope the world doesn't loose these communities and values, it takes all kinds to make the world turn. I sincerely respect their values in each other and the family unit.
I grew up in New Jersey me and my mother would go to Lancaster every year for a vacation, it was always fun and always a learning experience.
This is in the top five best documentaries I've ever seen. I was a filmmaker when I was younger, I love the way that you told this story and the use of camera angles and editing. Keep up the great work.
Top five? You don't watch many documentaries then. Zero opposing research on the abuse and forced marriages. It was done ok but nowhere in the top 5 of documentries ever made. Ffs
What a great video. I wish I was born into a community like this. My life would be so much better.
I have often had the same thoughts.
Very interesting documentary it makes me feel like things would go smoother if we had these principles in our lives. Thank you for putting it on utube.
What a beautiful documentary
What an amazing video. Well done. Thank you.
I love the message of this documentary. Good knowing the authenticity of these people. Keep living your way. You are quality people.
Loved this documentary!!! I think you have done a beautiful job at putting it together!!!! Thank you for sharing this, I enjoyed it very much!
Beautiful Lancaster County. Born and raised there, not Amish, Scots-Irish heritage. Very well done documentary. I left Lancaster when I was 17 in 1964. Joined the Marine Corps, saw the world, fought in two wars, now living out my “golden years” in the PNW. Miss the old simple days. Wonder if Amish miss or regret staying isolated when they get to be my age? Choices have consequences.
Finally, a documentary worth downloading
This was an impressive production and an inspiring story. Thank you for putting this together and sharing
I love their life style, they can sing and bake. The world would be so peaceful and beautiful if we were all like them. Great documentary.
A very balanced and well-presented documentary.
And that bit about about 90% of the youth returning after Rumspringer, due to the outside world being too confusing and without enough sense of community is how most of us "English" feel about it too, truth be told.
Firstly I'm a Christian, English by birth ( but I live in Scotland UK) I totally admire the Amish way of life, as far as I can make out they are the only ones who are totally truly walking out their faith in such a way as to the Book of Acts (New Testament) this is what is greatly missing in the Church here in UK & possibly all over the world? I stopped going to any Church some time back but I can honestly say I have not stopped seeking God our Father & heeding HIM..... There is more peace in my spirit, soul & body than ever before. My hope & desire is that our God will open a new door where people truly follow in Jesus step's as in the Book of Acts...... Thank you all for putting together this documentary..... May each & all be Blessed Abundantly Amen.
How I wish I had been raised this way. It is wholesome and sane in a world of growing discontent and madness ❤
Me too. Don’t think I would adjust as an adult but if brought up this way I would have liked it. But how can someone be salt and light in the world if they separate themselves off from others?
So do I . I wish I had been in a family, community, like this.
The problem is our economic system. It is predatory and inhumane.
Remember that this documentary highlights mainly the positives sides. There are many negatives as well. If you don't fit in there's no room for you
Really? No education beyond the eighth grade? No college, no careers outside of the cult (especially for the females)? You can live a simple life - a garden, animals, canning, and all that (I have done it) without tying yourself to an abusive, misogynistic cult.
I learned so much from this. Well done. And no politics wow.
Love this program of the Amish. They are such an good example to the world
I am passing by difficult times with healthy issues and being unemployed for almost 3 months!! I wish I had that community support nearby. They are really amazing being good Christians and helping each other!!
In my area it's VERY RARE to find Amish that don't spray their produce. Please don't assume the food is organic just because it's Amish grown.
I used to buy produce at one of their stands in PA, and it was clearly not homegrown.
Who cares if it's organic. It's grown by them who are meek and know how to survive.
There are organic pesticides and sprays made from natural ingredients like neem oil. I dont know what type most families use so it very well might not be organic, but just because they spray stuff doesn't mean it *isnt* organic.
Organic natural for your health. Pesticides is a killer to your health . 😊 so i do care 😊@@AshtonConiglio
@@AshtonConiglio people should care
I had the wonderful opportunity to drive a beautiful Amish family to visit their family in Wisconsin.
I absolutely loved everything about the Amish community and the families!
Kind, generous, caring and respectful. The best way to describe what I felt was it was as if I were visiting my own family. 🐎 🐄
🥘 🥔 🌽 🍓 🍨
excellent documentary, thoughtful and thorough, a great deal of my family has mennonite roots so i always love to learn about them. thank you!
This documentary is fascinating! Well done!
❤🙏🏻🇺🇸
This documentary was very well done.
Excellent doc. Such useful insight into the Amish/Mennonite way of life. I especially appreciated the thoughts on technology, where you answered your cellphone call in the middle of a convo.
I'd love to know the name of the musician of the song played during conclusion B. It really moved me, along with your stunning videos of the landscape, and the voiceovers.
That was wonderful. Thank you for your work.
I descend directly from a German Mennonite that immigrated here in 1750. Been fascinated with the culture since, my ancestor became German reformed almost immediately upon hitting PA, then later ended up in NC. I’m lucky enough to have a really rare surname and found all this out within an hour of being interested in it, the Anglo side has proven much more difficult to discern.
Up round hyde county by chance?
Great video …one of the best about Amish and old Oder Mennonites in Lancaster so many faces that I met already;)))
I've watched videos from different rescue groups who have taken in their beaten and abused animals. They are broken down and will be sent to slaughter.
It is heartbreaking.
I won't start on their puppy mills.
I'll pass on this video.
I rescued one of their old, broken down, over-used, skinny horses in January. I knew him as a young racehorse and was heartbroken to see him again. I will not support these communities.
If they treat their animals like that, imagine what the children go through. 💔💔💔
They use their horses multiple times per day. The horses aren’t really pets-they are work animals. I don’t even know any amish but I had a horse growing up and my horse was for pleasure. Many years ago horses were for work-such as they are with the amish now.
@@jackiewright4402 Well the amish around me use the same work horses day in and day out. I’ve seen them drop and never get back up. I’ve seen their buggy horses strain to pull their overloaded buggies up mountain sides on a 55mph highway while their toddlers were behind pushing. It is absolute neglect and endangerment what that cult is doing for the sake of God wanting it this way.
Huge, sickening puppy mills solely for profit, right in this area. I see a lot of beauty in this culture but...
Fantastic documentary. I envy you. I'd love to do something like this. God Bless these folks. Great perspective on the lifestyle. I wish we could all be more like them.
Amen! I only wish I could be more like them. As I get older I wish I had been raised that way.
Wonderful. Its a privilege to take a look into their world
This is how the world was meant to be no governments no dictators just communities clans the fact they keep this up I have utmost respect for them god bless them.
Thank you so much for this video.
My great grandpa and his brothers were Lancaster P.A. who were banned for going to fight for the civil war...The love for work stands to this day!
I have Amish cookbooks and they are packed full with recipes without all the fuss. Love them.
This documentary was well done. Thank you
I loved this. Thank you for putting in the work of production for this.
It was neat to watch.❤
Excellent documentary. Thank you.
I have deep respect for this community... Love from India .
Brilliant documentary
What a wonderful documentary. ❤
Thank you so informative thoroughly enjoyed this podcast 💐
Ive watched my fair share of docs about this community and for some reason now with the way this country is, it sounds really nice to be apart of it. I would be willing to spend my later years enoying the lifestyle and go back to the years my grandmother raised me.
Fascinating. Very, very interesting and informative.
They may have their problems
and challenges, just like any community, but they are incredible folk, from whom we could learn a lot. 😎
A most beautiful, and thoughtful documentary
Many thanks 🙏
This was a very well put together very informative documentary. I have subscribed and hope to see many more like this. Great job.