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Reviewed on June 1, 2012 | Video/DVD
Gr 9 Up—Through narration as well as the testimony of anthropologists, historians, and present and past Amish family members, this Christian subculture is explained and its beliefs are documented. The motto of living to serve God is clearly exhibited by the lifestyle and practices of the Amish. They don't believe that municipal governments can require them to obtain building permits or send their children to school beyond a certain grade. Amish have been prosecuted for breaking these an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More