Comments by "Emmi B" (@emmib1388) on "Invited To Amish Dinner 🇺🇸" video.

  1. why not start tomorrow living for family and friends? :-)
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  2. consider -- over time, men's styles don't really change much... women's styles, however, get a little more immodest each year....
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  3. One of the great things about living in a community -- they help each other out :-)
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  4. check out your library - they may have a game night ..if they don't and you are able, see if they will allow you to start one if you have a community room -- you may be surprised!
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  5. there are some....
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  6. but that incident was not committed by an Amish person
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  7. some do , some don't .. in more recent years, more have been voting.
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  8. The community would take care of them and they would often remarry just like in the English world.
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  9. That is correct -- and that is one of the most misunderstood Bible verses about a Christian marriage.. A smart Christian (married) man believes the saying "happy wife, happy life" :-) Sadly, many believe that it means that the wife is a second class citizen and has to say 'how high' every time her husband says 'jump' :-(
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  10. where in the Bible does it say that a woman is a slave?
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  11.  @hi-eq1ww  where in the Bible does it say that God instructs people to have an arranged marriage or women be a servant? Or is that just people sin's that are mentioned in the Bible? If God intended for women to be insignificant, why did Jesus speak to the WOMAN at the well (when the culture was that women were second class citizens) and why was it WOMAN who discovered that he had risen from the dead? Hmmmm....doesn't sound like they are insignificant to God....But please share some Bible verses ..
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  12.  @hi-eq1ww  so God or the Bible did not command these things, it was a result of SIN that these things happened...where in the Bible does God command the original claims you made? In both cases, you are referencing individual SIN and the result of sin not something God commanded...
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  13. a lot of people get along just fine without the internet!0
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  14. why do you feel they are second class because they choose to dress modestly? Consider -- for men, styles really haven't changed over the last few centuries... modest clothing for women, however, a different story.
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  15. if you mean the holiday celebrations -- on Christmas and Easter just like other Christians who celebrate :-)
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  16. while they graduate from school at 8th grade, from what others would be in 9 - 12 grade, Amish are in 'vo-tech' training .... learning a trade that can help them be a productive member of their society.
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  17. has to do with modesty -- men's clothing in regards to modestly hasn't changed over the years - but women's clothing has.
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  18. not true there are those who are black but nice try
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  19. it affected them but I don't think many died with or of the virus.
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  20. women would choose their fabric, men's clothing are basically the same
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  21.  @asdfjkl7430  those outside the Amish community (their neighbors) speak English and that is how the term was started :-) It is not a bad word, rather a way to identify those who are Amish and those who are not...
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  22. They are more liberal Amish -- each group has different rules.
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  23. why do you think they don't pay taxes?
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  24. yes !
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  25. same thing they think about white people -- why would you think it would be any different?
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  26. Amish people pay taxes
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  27. yes they would hunt and fish
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  28. English and Amish pay taxes
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  29. that is how they choose to dress -- the women prefer to dress modestly.... the style men wear has not changed much over the generations...women's styles, however...... have changed drastically....
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  30. they both could be considered 'uniforms' no different than any other group of people that wear similar clothing (think teens with their torn jeans :-) )
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  31. have you ever eaten PA Dutch treats?
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  32.  @LSax5631  then you have to try some! The real stuff, not the PA Dutch 'style' you may find in the stores -- keep in mind, depending on how they live -- if they don't have central air/heating -- a little bit of fat helps in the winter time. And cooking is usually 'old school' with all the 'good stuff' like butter, cream, etc.
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  33. In most of the lower 48 there are Amish communities
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  34. where they live, everyone who is not Amish speaks English, hence the work "English' for those outside the Amish and as they moved to other parts of the country .. the term stuck
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  35. yes -- if you wanted to join them and was willing to live their lifestyle and statement of faith -- you too can join the community!
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  36. sadly, many make the promise 'til death do us part' but live as if 'til someone better comes along' or 'for better or worse" and only think of the 'better' and don't work through the worst
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  37. you don't need the jab to fly
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  38. they come from Eastern Europe
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  39. huh?
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  40. and how are they taking advantage of anything? they are paying their own way...
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  41. what money do they take?
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  42. yes, and there are black Amish (mostly through adoption) -- the individual would have to agree to the statement of faith and live the Amish lifestyle.
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  43. there are a few .....
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  44. the Bible is very clear about that.....
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  45.  @jerkanfalun  In that case, in God's eyes acting on Homosexuality feelings is a sin..
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  46. the young people moving to a different community
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  47. in this case, they showed where the mother lived (the father passed away) and if someone was gay -- they would not be joining the church because they would not be agreeing to the statement of faith
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  48. because that is not part of their lifestyle
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  49. that is because they do a lot of singing - and without music 🙂
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  50. they pay taxes except SS (unless they work for a Non Amish) but that is okay because they don't receive Social Security .... They take care of themselves that is why they don't need a pension
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  51. they do not wear jewelry
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  52. they use the same currency as the rest of the country they live in...
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  53. Newsom is news a lot outside of California.
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  54. anyone willing to agree to the statement of faith and follow the community's rules is welcome. And yes, there are Black Amish. Most are of the same ethnic background because they believe the Bible which states that you should not be unequally yoked with a nonbeliever so they marry someone in their community.
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  55. usually personal choice
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  56. Consider that the Amish came from the same part of Europe and marry other Amish -- therefore, most Amish what some would call European in culture -- but some from other areas of the world have converted -- just not many because it is difficult as an adult to learn the language and the lifestyle giving up conveniences is difficult for most -- a week or two maybe - but for the rest of their lives is different. Just like people who visit any other place on vacation and think they would like to live there and then they move and have to deal with the everyday life situations -- not as much fun!
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  57. what are they ignorant about?
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  58. shut off the internet and get a job that doesn't require it....
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  59. and that is why he did it so you understand that Amish life is not what you see in the reality shows that are popular.
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  60. no -- in times of war, they did other non combat jobs
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  61. easier to do when you live modestly :-)
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  62. the more conservative don't each community makes their own rules.
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  63. what tax credits do you think they get that other American's don't?
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  64.  @jennief7114  They pay taxes but don't file for any social assistance....the COVID payments were available to all taxpayers.... there hasn't been a draft in 50years (I realize that they sign up -- but an actual draft hasn't taken place) and in reality -- the majority of US citizens that would be eligible for the draft based on age...would not be eligible for combat due to health reasons --whether they are not physically fit or they are on maintenance drugs.
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  65. they never said they were old order Amish -- they are Beachy Amish and Mennites
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  66. Nothing stopping you!
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  67.  @yogaqueen1527  not having money should give you the incentive to live a more modest lifestyle.....
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  68.  @yogaqueen1527  Then what part of their life are in interested in participating in?
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  69. just like English -- some do , some don't
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  70. do what she said and except for work , get rid of the internet .... get rid of your smart phone or any electronics that distract you
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  71. yes they pay taxes...while others are wasting time on the internet , they are working. Many of the things Englishers waste money on.. they don't buy.... saves a lot of money that way
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  72. That is because they came from Eastern Europe and only marry within their church -- while there are some POC who have joined the church after being adopted into an Amish family - the numbers are not that big.
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  73. who would you expect to pay for it , then?
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  74.  @lochrandoherty9218  the government has no money -- any money they spend comes from the taxpayers - they do not 'earn' any money --- the taxpayers earn the money
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  75. they are not going to call you an "Englisher' directly - that is the term they used when they came to American to describe everyone outside their community -- because they spoke "English"
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  76. why avoid the kitchens? They do nice work inside the home as well!
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  77. they would pay for the electric they use just like you and I
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  78. yes they would have a regular birth certificate
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  79. men's dress are not 'modern' they have been dressing that way for over 100 years
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  80.  @Kingofrestrrooms666  if you don't want to be around people, there is nothing anyone can do. that is your choice.
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  81. they are very community oriented and help when needed... ever hear of a barn raising? Well they would do that for either Amish or not (or similar help , as needed) They also do auctions to help with medical needs of the community.
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  82. why would you think they would not have to?
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  83. the Amish? mostly that would be a 'no'
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  84. trash it yourself -- or lock it in a draw and see how life is without it for a while.
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  85. older teenagers hang out by themselves
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  86. what do you feel they are ignorant about?
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  87. what tax cuts do you think they get ?
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  88. because they choose to dress modestly -- and if you look back in time, men's clothing have really not changed in the last 100 - 200 years....women's clothing when it comes to being modest, however, is a different story!
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  89.  @erinjoy8338  what does a logo have to do with being modest? And when did I say that the logo had anything to do with modesty? (to be honest -- I did not even notice your reference to a logo in your first comment until your response )
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  90. I don't think they would really care as it would not affect them
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  91. they get USPS mail -- how did they come to the conclusion they didn't? They pay their taxes by writing out a check and/or for local taxes they could always pay with the green stuff
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  92. well, we all make choice in life.... While some do need to put their child in daycare, many others if they were a little more wiser with their money ... would not have to -- they may need to give up some 'wants' but they would find that they have a happier life if they did!
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  93. In recent history , more are voting than in the past -- has mostly to do with the change in society and what is becoming acceptable.
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  94.  @1991-present  what would be a better comparison?
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  95. and yet many do live without social media and smart phones... it is a choice
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