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Cult or Just Weird


Dec 14, 2021

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The tree of spiritual munificence must be refreshed from time to time.

Chris gets to learn all about the Amish from someone whose story has been featured on a previous episode.

(thanks to Lizzie Hershberger, co-author of Behind Blue Curtains, for her time & insights!)

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*Search Categories*

Anthropological; Destructive

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*Topic Spoiler*

Amish (current day) & interview with Lizzie Hershberger

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*Further Reading*

https://groups.etown.edu/amishstudies/experts/topics/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabaptism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakob_Ammann

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Brethren

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonites

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menno_Simons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_people

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anabaptists

https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=amishstudies

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-Baptist-and-an-Anabaptist

https://www.discoverlancaster.com/amish/history-beliefs/

https://amishamerica.com/where-do-the-amish-live/

https://www.amishfurniturefactory.com/amishblog/are-there-amish-settlements-outside-the-united-states/

https://scholarlyoa.com/why-dont-amish-use-technology/

https://www.amishvalleyproducts.com/why-do-amish-reject-modern-technology

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*Patreon Credits*

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Michaela Evans, Heather Aunspach, Annika Ramen, Zero Serres, Alyssa Ottum

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