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Man who lives in remote Kentucky among strict Amish and Mennonites reveals what the isolated communities are REALLY like - from living without electricity and cellphones to hidden 'abuse' behind closed doors
Daily Mail UK ^ | November 12, 2023 | Lillian Gissen

Posted on 11/12/2023 9:45:21 AM PST by Morgana

A man who lives in remote Kentucky among strict Amish and Mennonites has revealed what their isolated communities are really like - from living without electricity, internet, and cellphones to driving around in horse and buggies.

For his whole life, Steven Haste has resided in a community in Casey County, Kentucky, that is made up prominently of Amish and Mennonite people - two religious groups who believe in living a traditionalist lifestyle.

And while he doesn't consider himself Amish or Mennonite and doesn't follow their firm rules, he recently opened up about why he prefers to spend his time with them rather than the outside world.

While chatting with popular YouTuber Peter Santenello for a video, Steven explained that living among the Amish and Mennonites is extremely 'humbling.'

He explained that while he isn't a fan of all of their regulations, he loves their simple way of life and strong sense of community.

'I love it. These people are my best friends. I've been around them my whole life,' he explained. 'I was raised right here. I'm so used to it, I'm with them everyday.

'They're my friends. I don't feel comfortable without them to be honest with you. It's such a humbling place to live.'

According to Steven, Amish and Mennonite people are extremely 'helpful' and will come together to assist anyone in the neighborhood.

He recalled one time that a tornado destroyed the roof of his barn, and everyone he knew came to help repair it.

'They help you, they'll do anything for you,' he continued. 'We all gather and help each other. That's how it works around here.'

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To: metmom; Morgana

The poster called Morgana sure likes pointing out sins of others.

What kind of skeletons does he have in his closet?

Be a shame for those to come to light!


21 posted on 11/12/2023 11:05:53 AM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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To: throwthebumsout

Moreover, it occurs to me that you could literally accuse ANY group of people of “hidden abuse” in the sense that we all do things we are ashamed of (or should be ashamed of) in our treatment of others, and prefer that it not come to light. It really tells us nothing about how the group in question compares to the rest of the human race.


22 posted on 11/12/2023 11:10:09 AM PST by EnderWiggin1970
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To: metmom

“someone else wants to destroy or take revenge on,”

Were you not one of those on here the last few days cheering on the genocide of innocent women and children in GAZA?

BTW..you also made the accusation that I was Muslim if I remember right.

Look in the mirror. You’ll see the reflection of a hypocrite.


23 posted on 11/12/2023 11:11:40 AM PST by crz
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To: Morgana

The whining and crying from protestants is epic hypocrisy.

Thanks for posting.


24 posted on 11/12/2023 11:21:33 AM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: BipolarBob

i’m not a protestant or catholic so there ya go.


25 posted on 11/12/2023 11:24:14 AM PST by ronniesgal (The bidens are actually more white trashy than the Clintons, and that's sayin' something)
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To: crz
Were you not one of those on here the last few days cheering on the genocide of innocent women and children in GAZA?

Was I? Post the links.

26 posted on 11/12/2023 11:26:46 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: Morgana
Every person has their sins, every system has it's flaws and abuse of the system happens regularly.

Part of the human condition.

27 posted on 11/12/2023 11:28:59 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Keep America Beautiful by keeping Canadian Trash Out. Deport Jennifer Granholm!)
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To: All

It didn’t take long for this thread to go downhill.


28 posted on 11/12/2023 11:30:45 AM PST by BipolarBob (My terrorist policy is Pro Death.)
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To: BipolarBob

“They should look to the Pope for inspirations of goodness and steadfastness.”

Because it says to do that in the Bible. Oh wait... it doesn’t.


29 posted on 11/12/2023 11:32:01 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (As God's children, we live on promises, not explanations - Wiersbe)
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To: MayflowerMadam

You’ve been reading the Bible again, haven’t you? Don’t deny it.


30 posted on 11/12/2023 11:34:21 AM PST by BipolarBob (My terrorist policy is Pro Death.)
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To: BipolarBob

Right. Unlike Catholics, I’m allowed to do that. 😉


31 posted on 11/12/2023 11:38:58 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (As God's children, we live on promises, not explanations - Wiersbe)
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To: BipolarBob
They should look to the Pope for inspirations of goodness and steadfastness.

Sorry- not THIS Pope. Did you forget your < /sarc > tag?

32 posted on 11/12/2023 11:48:46 AM PST by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Finish the damned WALL! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH!)
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To: NorthMountain

The epic hypocrisy is Catholics whining and crying when allegations of sexual abuse by priests are posted and then turn around and post almost nothing but allegations of abuse by others as if it’s written in stone.

If they don’t like being on the receiving end, then why is it OK to dish it out?


33 posted on 11/12/2023 11:49:25 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: Morgana

Is that some kind of revelation to you?


34 posted on 11/12/2023 11:51:44 AM PST by Ken Regis (I concur. )
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To: metmom
If they don’t like being on the receiving end, then why is it OK to dish it out?

ROFL!!!

You and others throw no end of crap (some deserved, most not) at Catholics. You've done this for years. Now ... somebody is ripping off the veil and showing crap on your side of the fence ... and you whine about it.

It's hilarious.

35 posted on 11/12/2023 12:01:33 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: metmom

The excerpt didn’t match the Mail’s sensationalist headline.


36 posted on 11/12/2023 12:05:01 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: ifinnegan

In noticed that, too.

Which is why this thread is nothing but a hit piece besmirching Christ and Christians.


37 posted on 11/12/2023 12:09:17 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: PGR88

you can tell their houses cause the window trim’s are always painted white

well, that and there’s no electric/phone line going to the house

sometimes a phone on a pole near the road

people make good money here from them carting them around to and fro...


38 posted on 11/12/2023 12:12:39 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Morgana

Society

Can’t save you

They’re not very democratic

About anyone leaving

A Bible based life means

Only the works of God / Jesus

Can free - save you


39 posted on 11/12/2023 12:13:55 PM PST by Firehath (Quackery - An irrelevant simplification / undetected Complex problem - attacking symptoms)
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To: Firehath
A Bible based life means Only the works of God / Jesus Can free - save you

Not exactly.

The pharisees of Jesus day kept the Law to the letter and He had some harsh things to say about them.

No amount of works can save or free anyone.

It is strictly the work of God in one's life than accomplishes that because He is the only One who has the power to either save or free you.

40 posted on 11/12/2023 12:21:27 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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