I believe the decision in Wisconsin Vs. Yoder that relieved the Amish of compulsory education requirements, will come to be seen as harmful rather than helpful for the Amish. It has exponentially enabled their isolationist leanings. So now, when our differences need a solution, the chasm is much bigger. A Supreme Court decision also lends itself to be seen as Holy writ, thus lulling us into believing, a just decision equals a positive effect. Our differences can be a positive thing, but I guarantee they won't be easy.
What's galling, is all the current gushing about the Amish on one subject or another, when I know damn well that when push comes to shove over our differences, the Amish are going to get thrown under the wagon, faster than you can say "snitz pie".
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You mean, for example, as Christians in general get "thrown under the wagon" currently when bible believing Christian's beliefs come in conflict with the world? I'm not sure I understand your point there....better we should accept worldly sin than be thrown under the wagon? The only difference I really have with the Amish is their belief that Salvation is earned. It's not. It comes through Grace and is a gift. There are many Christians who homeschool and one reason is to keep them from being brainwashed with liberal licensciousness, acceptance of sin, and in fact INSTRUCTION in and direction toward sinful behavior. I cannot see how this ruling has anything but a positive effect for the Amish, and for all who would separate themselves from the indoctrination going on in public schools. The Amish may be preyed upon, but never have I heard of a single Amish preying upon anybody else. Would the public schools could say the same. They can't. The Amish must be doing something right, and the public schools doing something very wrong.
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