The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

If You’re Out, You’re Out

It's not always sunshine and rainbows. Like most communities, there are rules set in place and if you break those rules, you may face some harsh consequences. In the Amish community, rule breakers can be served a Meidung order, meaning that they are being rejected. If you disobey religious and cultural codes, you are out.

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