"Many hands make light work?" Give me a break. They should say "Technology makes light work." I just don't understand their way of life. Sure they are able to sustain themselves, but do they contribute to society at all-NO. I got a laugh out of the description of the Jones' house..."a rustic two story dwelling"...why don't they just call it what it is- a dump.
And i don't know what version of the Bible Mr. Miller is using, but some of his thoughts seem incorrect. He said the Bible says that all women are required to wear head coverings? I don't think i've heard that before- maybe he has the wrong religion. And what about keeping the sabbath day holy? He says he switches thigns around so he can worship on Saturday and then work on Sunday. I don't think God said in the 10 commands "Worship on whatever day is convenient for your schedule." ...Mr. Miller is losing credibility ...big time.
It also occured to me that the Miller's are doing their children a disservice. Eric talks about the family's happy and tranquil life, but how do we know that is what the kids want? They could grow up 10 years from now and decide they want to go to college, and experience the real world. If that happens, the kids will have no money, no college fund, nothing. I think it is pretty selfish of the parents to just assume that all of their descendants will live an Amish life forever.
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Do kids ever know what they really want though? Of course they should be allowed to choose their path whether "real life" or college but is their life choice that much different from ours.. shoot as least they get fulfillment out of their jobs... most people hate their jobs.
Parents make that choice for their children every day. On the reverse of what you have said, why is it any more fair that a parent choose their child NEED to go to college? I know many a parent who if their kid chose not to go to school, they would offer no financial support what so ever. On the other hand, if they wanted to be in school and become a doctor, would support them for the next ten years. Parents have to made those choices early on, and then all parents get a little disappointed if you don't follow the plan they wanted for you. I would assume the same for an Amish family, who believes that this is the way that life should be lived.
I agree that Mr. Miller should not be able to change the day he worships. He just wants to make an excuse for why he can't go to the church services offered on Sunday in the community. On the other hand, it is better that he worships on Saturday than not worshipping at all, wouldn't you agree?
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