A Visit to Paradise (6/1/09)

First, I need to make a correction. I referred to an “AP” study in the video. The study was actually reported by the Associated Press (AP) and conducted by researchers at Elizabethtown College. I don’ t have a link handy, but the article was called “Amish Population Booming, Study Finds” and was written by Mark Scolforo. I believe the date is 8-20-09.

After I finished this video, I realized there is another area where the Amish might have it right. They don’t send their kids to public schools. I don’t know all of their reasons, but after having a terrible experience with our public schools this past week, I can see why so many parents send their children to private schools or opt for home schooling. The garbage that enters young, vulnerable minds is scary.

If you’d like to share any of your thoughts on the Amish with me, I’d love to hear them. By no means am I an expert on this topic.  Shoot me an email at tom@faith360.org. Thanks!