Dear Eli, when I was 12 I immigrated to the US with my parents , and we were so confused with all the denominations so as I got older I turned Catholic but no longer go to church , I can not believe in what they are doing , so much wrong doing , I was Lutheran in Germany , I am 78 now so I have been here a very long time and all I do now is read my Bible , I read the Living Bible , anytime people get in charge it goes wrong. I absolutely love listening to your show , you lee up the good work .
Brother Eli, you bring up an interesting point about “the system”. It doesn’t make much difference whether you are Amish, Anabaptist, Lutheran or Roman Catholic, if the denomination and its pridefulness stand between you and the Truth of God’s Word, stand with the Truth of God’s Word. All the rest is traditions of man. Keep up the righteous work, brother, onward toward the Kingdom!
Dear Eli I imagine your religion would be full of humor, real heart and genuine values of Christ consciousness. I think senseless rules would be out too. it's sad the way your dad was treated.
Not English or worldly, call yourself Christian. I find there is a pride amongst the old order Amish of being Amish, regardless of what God says about pride. As I have said before, it breaks my heart for them that they are tied to rules and regulations. They are missing the freedom Christ came to bring. So thankful you have found it. Keep preaching the true Word.
If he still believes any religion is real and any god is real he is still not free. True freedom comes from deep study of religion and absense from brainwashing.
Eli, I want you to know you are such a wonderful man to still honor your dad even though he was an alcoholic and beat you. He also abandoned you but you still honor him and even plant flowers on his grave. What a loving heart. Bless you!
You are so really like listening to you I like how you talk about God. I used to go to the church of the momans but could not believe what they were saying and how they would teaching about my mighty God so I stopped going to that church thank you for teaching us about the Amish
The Amish, the Baptists and the Mennonites are called Anabaptists! They escaped the severe, violent religious persecution (in Prussia , Northern Europe) from the Catholic Church to various countries! They are the ex-Catholics! They used to be together, but later the Amish group broke away and changed their name to Amish! They had disagreed with the rest of the Anabaptists ( anti-Child Baptism) on ‘what’s of the World’! The Amish are stuck in the bygone era! It seems they believe that modern conveniences, such as cars, electricity, tractors, motors, rubber tires, modern clothes, haircuts, etc etc are sinful! Fundamentalist and ultra-traditional! Eli mentioned that the Amish broke away, also, over the disagreement on how shunning ought to be done, and which behaviours to be punished! The New Testament is very clear on the church discipline! The Amish take it much further! Amish discipline and shun over the most petty things, such as the colour and length of the skirt, the wide brim of the hat, the horse buggies aesthetics , etc! Very controlling! The Mennonites, in the West, in general, are much more progressive, have electricity, cars, (no longer live in the closed colonies as they used to in Ukraine, etc) , are more modern in clothing they wear! Some un-Evangelical Mennonite groups still live in the closed colonies, such as in Mexico, Paraguay, etc! There are different kinds of Mennonites, also! Many are Evangelical, such as the Mennonite Brethren and the General Conference, but not all! Some are still extremely legalistic, also, such as the ones in the Prairies, Canada! I am from the traditional ancestral Mennonite line! My parents used to be from the Old Mennonite colonies in Ukraine, where they found refuge from the persecution in Germanic Europe ! They speak Low German! Here in Canada, we were part of the Mennonite Brethren Conference (Evangelical) churches! Conservative Christians! I went to a great (Mennonite) Columbia Bible College on the West Coast of Canada, where we were taught Not to be legalistic and how to do critical thinking, evaluate and question! Amish are taught not to question, and stress obedience! Anyone, of any ethnicity, nationality, skin colour, can go to and join the Mennonite Churches! The Mennonites eased on divorce prohibition! It is much harder to join the Amish closed colonies! I doubt the Amish would accept people of colour! Perhaps Eli can speak on this better! Both Amish and Mennonites are Pacifists! The Amish do not believe in Salvation by Grace through Faith nor in Evangelism! The Amish stress obedience to the Bishop and salvation through works! ( probably carried this from the Roman Catholic Church in their historical past) The Old Order Amish, in general, do not allow any Bible Study groups! Nor do they allow English-lang Bibles! Again, strangely enough, they carried this very prohibition from the historical Roman Catholic Church ( State Church in Europe)!
We Australian's have an expression which seems like it could be very apt for your situation Eli. Translated from the Latin it's "don't let the bastards get you down (or grind you down)" Hope this helps.
Eli, just suggesting an idea for your father's grave: Instead of putting seeds down, get the little annual plants already started (like marigolds, petunias, salvia, etc.) and plant those. You don't have to wait to see if seeds will come up. Just need to clear a small spot, place in the ground and water. The ones I mentioned pretty much go on their own once in the ground and watered a couple of times. OR you could plant a rose bush, those are very hardy, such as the Knock Out Roses. And roses come back every year.
I think judges often give the Amiish free passes because they know areas with large Amish populations can easily be marketed to tourists as "Dutch Country". Tourism draws MONEY, and the Bible tells us that the love of money is the root of all evil.
More likely because the US Supreme Court and the lower circuits have repeatedly overturned laws, administrative policies, and rulings that restricted Amish freedom of practice. When the State of Wisconsin lost their case against the Amish both in their state supreme court as well as at the US Supreme Court in 1972, the justices pointed out that the record of Amish stability and contribution to society was older than Wisconsin itself was, and that their children were clearly as prepared to support their families and communities with their 8th-grade educations than the public schools could achieve by 12th grade. The justices stated that this kind of exception would be available for very few other groups without that centuries-long track record. The federal justices have not changed their stance, excoriating officials and courts in Minnesota a couple of years ago for making exceptions for the state regarding septic system requirements in certain situations while being unwilling to work with the Amish who wanted to employ a similar exception.
@@walkermartin6223 In the pure, inerrant King James Bible, 1 Timothy 6:10 reads: "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
@@martinmummert5614 The Greek word ῥίζα is better translated "a root" than "the root" which is why all modern translations use that phrase. But you are technically correct, the best kind of correct.
You were abused in your life so much by them. I commend you for all the good things you do for the people trying to break free from the same. You are an inspiration to overcome and do better than you were done!
Welcome to the real World Eli ♡ so glad you came out of Bondage. You were taught that We were LESS BLESSED ""out here" 🤣 I love it when I hear you quote st.john ""the truth shall set you free""!!!! ALSO: What a BLESSING you get to Travel and see some of this Beautiful Country the Creator has Made for US♡
Also John 3;16 doesn't say....""For GOD so Loved the World,, that he gave his ONLY begotten Son THAT..WHO SO EVER IS AMISH...SHALL SEE EVER LASTING LIFE ..NOOOO,, "It says, Whom so ever Beeeee lieve upon him"" shall not Perish♡ 😍
I'm really glad your videos started coming up in my feed a couple weeks ago. You have been through a lot but are still helping others and are always in a good mood. Hope you and your family have a great day. 😊
Thanks for sharing what you share. Some of us worldly people are just curious of the Amish so it's cool to see a former Amish guy share his former life with us in detail.
So enjoyed your video. Can't believe at 68 years old how much I've learned about the Old Amish. Where I live in Montana we have lots of Hutterites. I always say hi. Even gave them some crochet wash cloths I made to two young ladies. They were very appreciative. Thank you again for your fantastic videos. ❤❤❤❤
The same thing you would say with the fundamental of latter-day saints. They got away with a lot and were above the law. However they did it in the little bit different because many of the police officers were about of the chruch. I think part of the problem is Amish is romancized to much. This goes back to simple always fantasizing a simpler time, but they themselves having no attempt to live simpler. Amish are oddly good at marketing themselves. And probably the local towns protect them in a lot of ways too especially Lancaster given the tourism. It basically Disney-ize Amish, because this is a more palatable version of Amish that people want to hear.
John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 3:7 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Romans 3:23 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Job 12:7-9 7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: 8 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. 9 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? Romans 10:9-10 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. JOHN 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Just as true of mainstream LDS-an ugly, ugly history. Warren Jeffs is very close to being a modern imitator of Joseph Smith’s history, actually, though I don’t think he went quite as far-at least not writing himself into the book of Genesis in the Bible as Smith did in the Joseph Smith Translation. 🤣
Dear brother in Christ, I’m so thankful you’re spreading God’s joy/love/hope to others. My hubby is a trucker also & loves it. I’ll pray for you/your fam/your ministry & all those who are w/o Jesus. You be SAFE out there! Keep it rubber side down & ‘tween the ditches till you’re 10-99 and home again. God bless. ✝️❤🙌🏼
The wildflowers you planted at your dads gravesite will come back much stronger next spring. They always do better after they’ve had a rainy season to establish. I planted lots last spring and they were okay, but this spring they back massive and beautiful! You might want to go sprinkle some more for good measure :) they’re thrive next spring, just don’t mow them next spring when they’re popping up :)
Love your videos and learning about the Amish way…. But most of all I love your love for the lord and your kind heart helping others! Continue to pray for you and your family… God Bless!💙🩷❤️
hello eli, my sons name is eli haha anyways i live in WNY and we have alot of old order amish south of us towards the Pennsylvania border and we have a cabin out that way. hearing all your storys is heart breaking. we have a good relationship with the amish. we get all our fire wood from them, we have them do metal roofs for us, make furniture, sheds etc. just knowing what could be going on behind the closed doors is horrible to hear i have always respected the amish for the life they choose to live but i see they might not actually be choosing. keep doing what you do god is on yourside
You’re about the only religious guy I’ll listen to. Most of the church leaders here in my area are afraid of offending the offering plate and won’t preach the word.
Eli's earlier story about the white horse his Dad was boarding and attempting to train. Until he was threatened by the elders. The image of a brilliant white horse pulling a black Amish buggy. Would certainly become an iconic symbol of Amish oppression. As here in Ohio all Amish horses are either all black or dark bays ( dark reddish brown ) with very few markings such as a blaze or stockings. It would sure cause heads to turn. And cause a few faces to turn red. What a homage to Eli's dad that would make 😮😅. If I was Eli I:d have that painted on my truck!!!!
Much respect for you, brother. The Catholics were so persecuted and hated even in the beginning of the founding of our great country. They had to follow all the man-made laws, rightfully. Our Church says, God first, country second. Of course we have some mighty evil people in the Church, and they have gotten away with awful crimes. Little by little these crimes are coming to the surface, and many will face justice, thank goodness. We cannot judge another's heart; however, we can judge a person's actions. Hate the sin, love the sinner.
This information is very important I have learned so much about this situation that otherwise would have been hidden. thank you for spreading awareness mr. Yoder!
Thank you for this video. I'm from Central Pennsylvania and we have a couple of small Amish communities not far from me. I always understood that the Amish lived simply and modestly without technology or worldly conveniences in an effort to remain godly and to be 'in the world but not of the world' as described in John 17:14-16, but this was an eye-opener for me. Two things you said really stood out to me. First, you said, "...they always had this system to protect what they believe is God's church..." My thought was, "My God is an awesome God. If he has blessed this church, it doesn't need the protection of man." If they were running the church and the community by Christian principles, it wouldn't be so fragile that they would have to ostracize anyone who didn't want to adhere to the strict dress code and the no-technology rules. "When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Proverbs 16:7 The thing that REALLY knocked me for a loop, though, is that they shunned your father even in death because, "...they didn't believe that he was able to repent and be forgiven because the church didn't have time to forgive him and vote on his forgiveness...'Father Bishop' has to deem him forgiven before God can forgive him...'" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! The audacity! For a community that is supposed to be humble and have humility before God, this is arrogance to the point of insanity. How DARE they imagine that God requires their consent to forgive someone? Ooooh, this has me mad enough to chew nails and spit tacks! In some circumstances, like property crimes and dress code violations (but not crimes against a person), I can understand the church shunning someone for a time and then voting to forgive being a necessary step to repairing that person's relationship with the community. I can even understand not involving the English law, because the shunning/forgiveness process is no different than an English person serving time for a crime and being granted parole or probation. I can see it as part of the process allowing the community to live in peace after a wrong has been done, and there are numerous Bible verses telling us to live in harmony with one another. But the Bible tells us that Jesus himself said he was the ONLY intercessor who was necessary and sufficient to obtaining God's forgiveness. How can anyone read John 14:6, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me," and still think any clergyman or congregation could have any influence on whether God forgave an individual? How could any clergyman who claims to believe in the Bible as the Word of God teach such an arrogant, prideful doctrine and not fear he was committing heresy? Thank you for educating me, Eli. I always knew some Amish communities covered up a lot of crimes against women and children, but so do a lot of English communities, religious institutions, and families, including past generations of my own family, which only came to light after one of my relatives suffered a brain injury, started having flashbacks, and no longer had the capacity to bottle things up like she had done for the previous fifty years. I never imagined that in some communities, these people who present themselves as so upright, righteous, and pious to the English world might follow a doctrine that places their own judgement before God's. The nerve they have to do that is unimaginable to me.
My Sincerest Sympathies To The Yoder Family. You can always see your loved ones in your dreams. Search this song: Holy Spirit, Rain Down Heritage Singers This song is the theme for this Revival within Christ's Church. When you speak with the Bishops, remind them of these words of Jewish Rabbi Joshua/Jesus the Messiah/Christ: "You are the salt of the earth: but if salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned (again)? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out & tranpled under foot.... "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. "Nor do they light a lamp & put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, & it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works & glorify you Father in heaven." Mat.5:13-16 We are to be IN the world but NOT OF the world. May Yhe Lord Bless You & Keep You. May The Lord Shine His Countenance Upon You. And Give You Peace.
I was raised catholic, and I am a son of a truck driver. So I see both ends of your story. I hold many things about my upbringing in the church, but can’t agree with everything in my religion.
Im sorry to hear that about your father..my sincerest condolences...you mentioned the amish community in Tennessee..thats where im from n live..have you ever heard of Delano Tennessee?..its right by the Hiwasse river..theres an amish community there..there is one convenience store there and use to have the only working pay phone around for miles the amish would use that pay phone to do buisness that pay phone was taken out a couple years ago n now i think some of them have cell phones and ive seen one pick up truck on their farm.. they sell produce to the english as you say and home made pies..so good they are..i knew they were strict but i didnt know all that what you are talkin about and the laws they dont have to follow i knew that part...they all seem so friendly they are friendly at least to the english who put money in their pockets..by using money u.s. currency isnt that being part of the world..i guess certain things theres no gettin by without it
Man I know how you feel about growing Isolated. I'm grateful for my freedom everyday. It seems those of us who've witnessed tyranny, being outcast, whatever, isolation and bullshit people cause, understand the value of Freedom. We need more people being outspoken like this. There seems to be so many political agendas geared towards devaluing our rights, and undermining the Freedom we have.
I do not believe in religion; I believe in faith...I do not care what you believe in as long as you are faithful and true to your beliefs. I also believe that faith is personal, and I will respect your beliefs as long as you don't try to jam them down my throat (not share but force them) or try to belittle mine. I am so glad someone is tending your fathers space for you, even if for just this week. Many blessings and safe travels.
I missed your live. But I just watched. I think you are amazing. I have always been fascinated with the Amish. The way you described it it kind of sounds like the IBLP. Making their own rules, very seldom paying for horrendous crimes. Congratulations to you for getting out. I applaud you.
In my country, when there is a lawsuit where it is about 'cant follow this law because of my religion', it is always a case to case decision if in the matter in question the right of safety etc of others or the right of religious practice of the person has to step back behind the other, or if there might be a way where they can still follow both their religion and the law. Because it is a very saucy topic that needs to be examined very carefully.
The hunters orange thing is interesting because them not wearing it and the Amish refusal to wear it could easily be used by others as a way out of something like shooting one of them there
I am loving all your content and learning so much about Old Order Amish Cult. I remember going on a field trip during high school to an Amish community near Bowling Green, KY. I'll never forget the girls working in the extreme heat in long sleeved dresses and no shoes. Slavery.
@@lowellmartin3135Why dig u go to another extreme?? Dark clothes attract the sun and heat! Long dresses and sleeves might be ok, if lighter colours and thin cotton! Amish only wear the dark colors! Ultra-Legalism is harmful!
It made me sick the way they forgave that murderer of those innocent girls. I could see if it was several years down the road but not immediately. Just horrible and cold.
I didnt realize you were in ohio, I'm in the evil city of Columbus..... Lol as a kid we wld go to the amish areas to buy stuff from you guys, I grew up with my great grandparents then grand parents and they loved doing it.... For me it was kinda boring, shopping wasnt fun at all.... But I remember seeing blankets and comforters and jams and jellies and even foods and candies.... I cant remb the town that was 40 some years ago.... But if I remb correctly this town was next to the amish town you didnt see many ppl dressed amish in the town but most of the products were am8sh.... I never understood the amish and was told it was rude to ask the questions I wld ask, my grandparents were old school and religious.... But we was supposed to love everyone even uf we didnt understand them..... Im sure we wld have some similar stories, you gad it more strict for sure but I have an idea what you went though as I got a taste if it..... Im a tattoo artist and if you ever want a worldly mark on your body you let me know lol..... And growing up my dad was a trucker so I know what you like about the open road too, had many fun times in the passenger seat of one with my head out the window watching the scenery pass by...... You be safe out there.... Ever need an ear or shoulder u let me know
They accept an exemption that is handed to them by the “worldly government”? It seems like if they were practicing what they preach they wouldn’t accept such an exemption and just do it anyway. Do they believe they really need permission from the government? Doesn’t make sense. Love what you do! Keep spreading the good news, brother!
It sounds like for most Amish communities, pride and stubbornness has become an idol they put before the Lord. God bless you and the work you are doing. I happen to live in Amish country in Lancaster. Would you have any tips for interacting and communicating with Amish who may be out in our community? (Think Amish farmers market and such). How can we be positive witnesses to those we meet?
I agree with you. A lot of religions abuse their power. A lot of religious leaders are affecting our government and laws. We need to maintain separation of church and state.
I always feel like you are specific. Not all amish but specific ways. Unlike so many stories we have heard in the past which always (in my experience, obviously I haven't heard every amish story) just say this is how the amish are! They do exactly this or exactly that. When you hear about rape and insest and all kinds if crazy things, they never specify that every amish community is run by their elder and that there is no exactly how to be amish manual. They always just say the amish. I have watched a lot of your videos and never thought you were saying all amish stink! Lol.
Always good to hear the different aspects and outlooks of their following and what they believe. Blessings to you and all of your family, those that got out and those still in it.
Marcia in Montezuma here. We had a tree fall on part of our house and we found out the chief of police +the fire Marshall are Yoders but I'm not sure if they were Minanights from here. I know the name Yoder is big around here in the Minanights. This man and his son are Yoder. I hope to ask him soon. He told my daughter that they want to help us as our home is in need of multiple big repairs. This man also talked to my daughter about the goodness of God. I'm so glad God wanted us to meet and know these men. I do believe Jesus is protecting us bc the tree only damaged the porch and didn't hurt us. I clamed psalms 91 and believe That all things work together to them that love him. I've seen this so many times God has turned things bad into good and brought better things to past in my life . Jesus is so good to us all!
I find it interesting that under the guise of forgiveness that they will repeatedly put a sex abuser back into a home to reoffend. That's not Christian to do that nor even kind. Pedophilia cannot be rehabilitated, so they continue to hurt children. Cannot they see that they need to put the offender in jail away from children?
It seems they do not nor can comprehend the great harm the sexual and domestic abuse create! I think lack of awareness, insight , and lack of adequate education are their big issues! Being insular, they do not seek help in dealing with these big issues! Eli mentioned that they may not know how to deal with these abuses! Nor are they seem to be open to learn! The Bishops could have reached out to get more info, but they do not respect the English’ ‘wordly’ education! Nor do they want any interference on how to do things in their communities! Closed-minded to extreme! They handle the abuse issues how they always had done! Also, some Bishops had committed these sexual abuses, themselves! Why would they want the police to intervene!?? Lack of any sex education is a big issue! The children are not taught how to behave when the puberty hits! So, they follow the animal instinct! They couples are taught intimacy On the Wedding Day by the male Deacons!!! Yikes!
I want to thank you, Eli. I grew up on our family 240,000 acre west Texas cattle ranch, and there are no Amish anywhere near there. I served as an air force fighter pilot and then eventually went to work flying for Continental airlines. I moved around a lot, and married and had children. We ended up in the Midwest for about 8 years, and sort of sandwiched between several Amish communities that now, thanks to you, I realize were of the stricter variety. (I thought Amish was Amish before you) The local people by and large despised the Amish, mostly because the law didn't seem to apply to them. Personally I'm a lifelong atheist and very "live and let live" when it comes to religion, but it was hard to do so when these people were given unfair rights to violate laws with no punishment. The courts upheld Amish freedom but local law enforcement did not. An Amish man allegedly raped and murdered a 14 year old local girl and the Amish protected him and blocked the investigation... This was before we moved there and was the start of the hatred for the Amish in that area. I've met Amish people elsewhere that I wanted to like, but I couldn't figure out how both could be from the same group. Thanks to you I now understand that they're not from the same group at all, Amish is actually kind of a spectrum, the way woke weirdos try to claim that gender is. Or put another way, not all Amish are created equally. Thank you for the enlightening videos, my friend. Keep them coming, they're fascinating! Cheers!
You are so amazing and inspiring! I hope to meet you some day. Even though I criticize religion / Christianity regularly, you, like many of my relatives are TRUE Christians and in my opinion live like Christ lives without all the BS we find in so many organized religion. Such a great person, I truly love you like a brother.
Whenever I listen to you, I always think how hard your mom's life must have been. Having so many children, little money, A husband who had mental and alcohol illness, children who left and went into the real world, being the daughter of a bishop, trying to balance everyday life and dealing with so much stress. God bless her she must have been a very good woman.
People like you give me hope. I had to leave the "church" I was raised in. I still trust and love God. Man messed this up, not Him. Thanks for following God first!
I hunt in Ohio ( im from Michigan but my fiance is in Ohio) i was told to be even more aware of where I am shooting due to the Amish hunting the same area and they will not wear orange. I never understood the mindset honestly. I mean its 100% safety reason. Now I have a better understanding why. But how do they get the tags? Im sorry if this is stupid but you still have to go and purchase your tags. I have heard stories of how some the Amish hunt that didnt seem very ethical. Can you explain more on this please? That alot of times they will not follow the DNR rules and regulations.
Hi Eli, Something to remember which I think you can relate too even though we have very different upbringing..... the lord said he will forgive whom he will forgive but of us(all mortals) we are to forgive all and 7x70 is not a number but a principle. Even Christ labored on the sabbath to heal his sheep (against the religious rules and regulations of his time).... This lesson can easily be missed by religious leaders. Your dad did his best to raise his boys how he felt was right even though it was litterally killing him and that is something to be proud of. Your mom is trying to raise her family how she believes is right, that is also admirable even if in her efforts to honor her parents she has missed the mark on that scripture lesson. Just remember, this failing is common to the human race and nothing we haven't seen before and will see again. Just love her, your family, and be patient with the woman who cleaned your butt and fed your face while sculpting you into who you are today. She and your father gave you a good work ethic which is something a lot of folks lack, taught you how to provide yourself and your family with good food and a stable life instead of living on state welfare, taught you the importance of family and sadly the effect of following proud traditions blindly so hopefully you may preserve yours and go into situations with both eyes open. Your parents raised you with enough strength of character to defy your cultural norms and walk away from everything you knew once you came to believe it wasnt true...to stand up for the truth you do know. I am not saying what they do is right in the amish culture, but your parents gave you several gifts beyond measure. The truth is out there, its in plain view, and though the feast is set for the taking.... not everyone understands. Love your mom, forgive your mom....and like she did for you, wait for her to understand. It might not happen before she dies, but wait for her to shed her pride and misunderstandings.
I have always had a healthy respect for people who live Amish or Mennonite..we have them here in, Western Washington. I have always wanted to engage, just out of curiosity and a healthy respect for how they live life..I’m fascinated. But I understand my fascination may not be welcomed, so I have never said more than a polite hello. I almost wish I was living a New-order life with my fiancé and daughter. Growing up in the technological age has been exhausting, I feel completely disconnected from the simple important parts of life and deprived of the knowledge I wish for in regards to living an off grid existence. But to think some orders believe they have more authority than god, to forgive sin… That’s bordering on on a Roman’s 2:24 situation.. 👀 no one has a higher authority to forgive than god. The members do wrong to pretend so.
I lived with the old order Mennonites for years. What I miss most about it is the community and simplicity of their lives. You can live a simpler life in the world by the choices you make. You don't have to have all the new games and bells and whistles. Example... Yes you need a phone, but do you have to spend $800-$1000 for high tech? You can grow your own food, can/freeze, etc. We have just gotten too lazy and expect immediate gratification. But over all, live the call to follow Christ in all your decisions.
@@1PZfan you said it. Thank you very much for sharing with me. You are right. We don’t need the newest things. I believe in quality over quantity. Repurpose what you can. I try to only make purchases that I intend to, “last a lifetime”. I enjoy second hand clothing, it tends to be better quality. I take real joy in trying to decrease waste, and leaving as small a chemical footprint as possible. While I believe modern medicine to be necessary and life saving. I also find modern medicine has a habit of putting band-aids on issues, until they becomes life threatening. I believe the real medicine grows from the ground. And while I do believe in the Abrahamic God, I follow the Quran. The beautiful thing about this book is, it is all about gratitude for the graces of god. I look forward to one day spending the majority of my time showing gratitude by living in use to the land, because we are it’s caretakers. Just gotta keep saving up for it. God Bless 🙏
Thank you Mr Yoder for your channel. Could you please explain how you and the other members of your Amish community could tell the difference between a "regular" person and a bishop or a religious leader in your community? I thank you for the wonderful insights into your former community.
Eli it is heart breaking to see what was once a honored and respected society of Friends. Could you do a video on what things you really liked about the Amish way ? what would it look like to you if it were to brought up to the twenty first century ? I know to have communal living there have to be rules to keep it in tacked ie Communist/ Socialist society's
Hey Eli Love your comments. Thanks for informing us about what's actually going on in the Irish community. I thought the Irish community was so strict that nobody broke any rules. Because I didn't want to ask you another question but laughing out loud I forgot
That's one thing I like about your videos you make it very clear it's your oo community that you are talking about not the other community's you are not tarring everyone with the same stick
Dear Eli, when I was 12 I immigrated to the US with my parents , and we were so confused with all the denominations so as I got older I turned Catholic but no longer go to church , I can not believe in what they are doing , so much wrong doing , I was Lutheran in Germany , I am 78 now so I have been here a very long time and all I do now is read my Bible , I read the Living Bible , anytime people get in charge it goes wrong. I absolutely love listening to your show , you lee up the good work .
Keep reading your Bible - that is the best way to know the truth. Eli is a good preacher to listen to as well!
I have a problem with churches that are corrupt
Best teacher is the Holy Spirit.
How was riding dinosaurs? Do you have a favorite one? Mine are the little bitty raptors can't remember their name but raptors the size of chickens
That’s why I’m the same. My church is within my heart where Jesus prevails over the altar.
Thank you for telling us about your dad and how they did him. I hate it when people try to play God and say what He would do.
18 wheel buggy! This caused me to LOL!
Brother Eli, you bring up an interesting point about “the system”. It doesn’t make much difference whether you are Amish, Anabaptist, Lutheran or Roman Catholic, if the denomination and its pridefulness stand between you and the Truth of God’s Word, stand with the Truth of God’s Word. All the rest is traditions of man. Keep up the righteous work, brother, onward toward the Kingdom!
Dear Eli I imagine your religion would be full of humor, real heart and genuine values of Christ consciousness. I think senseless rules would be out too. it's sad the way your dad was treated.
Theres no "Christ consciousness" There's just following Christ and being his disciple
Not English or worldly, call yourself Christian. I find there is a pride amongst the old order Amish of being Amish, regardless of what God says about pride. As I have said before, it breaks my heart for them that they are tied to rules and regulations. They are missing the freedom Christ came to bring. So thankful you have found it. Keep preaching the true Word.
Absolutely. ✝️🇺🇸🛐
If he still believes any religion is real and any god is real he is still not free. True freedom comes from deep study of religion and absense from brainwashing.
I also went from driving a horse and buggy to driving a tractor trailer😂 thanks for the video.
Eli, I want you to know you are such a wonderful man to still honor your dad even though he was an alcoholic and beat you. He also abandoned you but you still honor him and even plant flowers on his grave. What a loving heart. Bless you!
2:10 2:12 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so really like listening to you I like how you talk about God. I used to go to the church of the momans but could not believe what they were saying and how they would teaching about my mighty God so I stopped going to that church thank you for teaching us about the Amish
You have a wonderful laugh. I smile every time I hear it. Thank you.
I bet as ex Amish you love driving your truck and being able to see other places! ❤
It's good that you try to your videos as honestly as you can especially considering the difference types of Amish etc...
I appreciate you sharing your perspective with us, Eli. Take care of yourself out there on the road.
Thanks for the history lesson. I’ve always wondered about the difference between Amish and Mennonite theologically.
The Amish, the Baptists and the Mennonites are called Anabaptists! They escaped the severe, violent religious persecution (in Prussia , Northern Europe) from the Catholic Church to various countries! They are the ex-Catholics!
They used to be together, but later the Amish group broke away and changed their name to Amish! They had disagreed with the rest of the Anabaptists ( anti-Child Baptism) on ‘what’s of the World’!
The Amish are stuck in the bygone era! It seems they believe that modern conveniences, such as cars, electricity, tractors, motors, rubber tires, modern clothes, haircuts, etc etc are sinful! Fundamentalist and ultra-traditional!
Eli mentioned that the Amish broke away, also, over the disagreement on how shunning ought to be done, and which behaviours to be punished!
The New Testament is very clear on the church discipline! The Amish take it much further! Amish discipline and shun over the most petty things, such as the colour and length of the skirt, the wide brim of the hat, the horse buggies aesthetics , etc! Very controlling!
The Mennonites, in the West, in general, are much more progressive, have electricity, cars, (no longer live in the closed colonies as they used to in Ukraine, etc) , are more modern in clothing they wear!
Some un-Evangelical Mennonite groups still live in the closed colonies, such as in Mexico, Paraguay, etc!
There are different kinds of Mennonites, also! Many are Evangelical, such as the Mennonite Brethren and the General Conference, but not all! Some are still extremely legalistic, also, such as the ones in the Prairies, Canada!
I am from the traditional ancestral Mennonite line! My parents used to be from the Old Mennonite colonies in Ukraine, where they found refuge from the persecution in Germanic Europe ! They speak Low German!
Here in Canada, we were part of the Mennonite Brethren Conference (Evangelical) churches! Conservative Christians!
I went to a great (Mennonite) Columbia Bible College on the West Coast of Canada, where we were taught Not to be legalistic and how to do critical thinking, evaluate and question!
Amish are taught not to question, and stress obedience!
Anyone, of any ethnicity, nationality, skin colour, can go to and join the Mennonite Churches! The Mennonites eased on divorce prohibition!
It is much harder to join the Amish closed colonies! I doubt the Amish would accept people of colour! Perhaps Eli can speak on this better!
Both Amish and Mennonites are Pacifists!
The Amish do not believe in Salvation by Grace through Faith nor in Evangelism!
The Amish stress obedience to the Bishop and salvation through works! ( probably carried this from the Roman Catholic Church in their historical past)
The Old Order Amish, in general, do not allow any Bible Study groups! Nor do they allow English-lang Bibles! Again, strangely enough, they carried this very prohibition from the historical Roman Catholic Church ( State Church in Europe)!
Just want to say I love your channel. And I'm glad you kept the Amish look.
Started seeing your short video's and loved them. I am very happy to have found your channel.
We Australian's have an expression which seems like it could be very apt for your situation Eli. Translated from the Latin it's "don't let the bastards get you down (or grind you down)" Hope this helps.
Eli, just suggesting an idea for your father's grave: Instead of putting seeds down, get the little annual plants already started (like marigolds, petunias, salvia, etc.) and plant those. You don't have to wait to see if seeds will come up. Just need to clear a small spot, place in the ground and water. The ones I mentioned pretty much go on their own once in the ground and watered a couple of times. OR you could plant a rose bush, those are very hardy, such as the Knock Out Roses. And roses come back every year.
Maybe Lily of the valley, good luck getting rid of that one!
What about daisies?
@@commodoresixfour7478 Yes, Lilly of the Valley! My mom hated those because they spread like crazy!
Awesome ideas!!! Flowers and bulbs that when some stop other will start! Have flowers blooming until the snow falls!
He can pot the seed then plant them. Save money if they mow them
I gotta admit, i just watch these Videos to hear you laugh! Your a riot !!!!
I think judges often give the Amiish free passes because they know areas with large Amish populations can easily be marketed to tourists as "Dutch Country". Tourism draws MONEY, and the Bible tells us that the love of money is the root of all evil.
You betcha
More likely because the US Supreme Court and the lower circuits have repeatedly overturned laws, administrative policies, and rulings that restricted Amish freedom of practice. When the State of Wisconsin lost their case against the Amish both in their state supreme court as well as at the US Supreme Court in 1972, the justices pointed out that the record of Amish stability and contribution to society was older than Wisconsin itself was, and that their children were clearly as prepared to support their families and communities with their 8th-grade educations than the public schools could achieve by 12th grade. The justices stated that this kind of exception would be available for very few other groups without that centuries-long track record. The federal justices have not changed their stance, excoriating officials and courts in Minnesota a couple of years ago for making exceptions for the state regarding septic system requirements in certain situations while being unwilling to work with the Amish who wanted to employ a similar exception.
*all kinds of evil.
@@walkermartin6223 In the pure, inerrant King James Bible, 1 Timothy 6:10 reads: "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
@@martinmummert5614 The Greek word ῥίζα is better translated "a root" than "the root" which is why all modern translations use that phrase. But you are technically correct, the best kind of correct.
You were abused in your life so much by them. I commend you for all the good things you do for the people trying to break free from the same. You are an inspiration to overcome and do better than you were done!
Welcome to the real World Eli ♡ so glad you came out of Bondage. You were taught that We were LESS BLESSED ""out here" 🤣 I love it when I hear you quote st.john ""the truth shall set you free""!!!! ALSO: What a BLESSING you get to Travel and see some of this Beautiful Country the Creator has Made for US♡
Also John 3;16 doesn't say....""For GOD so Loved the World,, that he gave his ONLY begotten Son THAT..WHO SO EVER IS AMISH...SHALL SEE EVER LASTING LIFE ..NOOOO,, "It says, Whom so ever Beeeee lieve upon him"" shall not Perish♡ 😍
That’s fantastic that you’re followers are willing to help Eli. Much love and Respect .
Hod bless you…
Thank you, Eli, for preaching the truth...Keep it up.
I'm glad you finally learned the truth of the bible, as it states,"Judge not yest ye be Judged."
Eli, what road is your father's grave on? I would love to put flowers on it for you! You are such a wonderful brother in Christ ❤😊
Thanks, Eli. Have a great day!
Love and appreciate you. God bless your family ❤️
We planted peonies on graves that we couldn't attend to on a regular basis. They bloom right at Memorial Day.
your presentation of the Amish is more balanced in this video. would you also do a video concerning things which you love about the Amish
I'm really glad your videos started coming up in my feed a couple weeks ago. You have been through a lot but are still helping others and are always in a good mood. Hope you and your family have a great day. 😊
Thanks for sharing what you share. Some of us worldly people are just curious of the Amish so it's cool to see a former Amish guy share his former life with us in detail.
So enjoyed your video. Can't believe at 68 years old how much I've learned about the Old Amish. Where I live in Montana we have lots of Hutterites. I always say hi. Even gave them some crochet wash cloths I made to two young ladies. They were very appreciative. Thank you again for your fantastic videos. ❤❤❤❤
The same thing you would say with the fundamental of latter-day saints. They got away with a lot and were above the law. However they did it in the little bit different because many of the police officers were about of the chruch.
I think part of the problem is Amish is romancized to much.
This goes back to simple always fantasizing a simpler time, but they themselves having no attempt to live simpler. Amish are oddly good at marketing themselves. And probably the local towns protect them in a lot of ways too especially Lancaster given the tourism. It basically Disney-ize Amish, because this is a more palatable version of Amish that people want to hear.
So true
John 14:6
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 3:7
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Romans 3:23
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Job 12:7-9
7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
8 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
9 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?
Romans 10:9-10
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
JOHN 3:18
“He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Just as true of mainstream LDS-an ugly, ugly history. Warren Jeffs is very close to being a modern imitator of Joseph Smith’s history, actually, though I don’t think he went quite as far-at least not writing himself into the book of Genesis in the Bible as Smith did in the Joseph Smith Translation. 🤣
My mother-in-law was Pennsylvania dutch and even though she was not Amish some of the traits that she had were similar. Sweet but stubborn.
Dear brother in Christ, I’m so thankful you’re spreading God’s joy/love/hope to others. My hubby is a trucker also & loves it. I’ll pray for you/your fam/your ministry & all those who are w/o Jesus. You be SAFE out there! Keep it rubber side down & ‘tween the ditches till you’re 10-99 and home again. God bless. ✝️❤🙌🏼
I would never expose my kids to what I went through.
The wildflowers you planted at your dads gravesite will come back much stronger next spring. They always do better after they’ve had a rainy season to establish. I planted lots last spring and they were okay, but this spring they back massive and beautiful! You might want to go sprinkle some more for good measure :) they’re thrive next spring, just don’t mow them next spring when they’re popping up :)
Love your videos and learning about the Amish way…. But most of all I love your love for the lord and your kind heart helping others! Continue to pray for you and your family… God Bless!💙🩷❤️
hello eli, my sons name is eli haha anyways i live in WNY and we have alot of old order amish south of us towards the Pennsylvania border and we have a cabin out that way. hearing all your storys is heart breaking. we have a good relationship with the amish. we get all our fire wood from them, we have them do metal roofs for us, make furniture, sheds etc. just knowing what could be going on behind the closed doors is horrible to hear i have always respected the amish for the life they choose to live but i see they might not actually be choosing. keep doing what you do god is on yourside
You’re about the only religious guy I’ll listen to. Most of the church leaders here in my area are afraid of offending the offering plate and won’t preach the word.
It seems ironic that they would take that exemption number but not social security number. It's still a government tracking number
I am 100% familiar with most of the rules and regulations you are talkin about Eli. The religious church I am coming from es called Old Colony
Eli's earlier story about the white horse his Dad was boarding and attempting to train. Until he was threatened by the elders.
The image of a brilliant white horse pulling a black Amish buggy. Would certainly become an iconic symbol of Amish oppression. As here in Ohio all Amish horses are either all black or dark bays ( dark reddish brown ) with very few markings such as a blaze or stockings. It would sure cause heads to turn. And cause a few faces to turn red. What a homage to Eli's dad that would make 😮😅. If I was Eli I:d have that painted on my truck!!!!
Much respect for you, brother. The Catholics were so persecuted and hated even in the beginning of the founding of our great country. They had to follow all the man-made laws, rightfully. Our Church says, God first, country second. Of course we have some mighty evil people in the Church, and they have gotten away with awful crimes. Little by little these crimes are coming to the surface, and many will face justice, thank goodness. We cannot judge another's heart; however, we can judge a person's actions. Hate the sin, love the sinner.
This information is very important I have learned so much about this situation that otherwise would have been hidden. thank you for spreading awareness mr. Yoder!
Thank you for this video. I'm from Central Pennsylvania and we have a couple of small Amish communities not far from me. I always understood that the Amish lived simply and modestly without technology or worldly conveniences in an effort to remain godly and to be 'in the world but not of the world' as described in John 17:14-16, but this was an eye-opener for me. Two things you said really stood out to me.
First, you said, "...they always had this system to protect what they believe is God's church..." My thought was, "My God is an awesome God. If he has blessed this church, it doesn't need the protection of man." If they were running the church and the community by Christian principles, it wouldn't be so fragile that they would have to ostracize anyone who didn't want to adhere to the strict dress code and the no-technology rules. "When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Proverbs 16:7
The thing that REALLY knocked me for a loop, though, is that they shunned your father even in death because, "...they didn't believe that he was able to repent and be forgiven because the church didn't have time to forgive him and vote on his forgiveness...'Father Bishop' has to deem him forgiven before God can forgive him...'" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! The audacity! For a community that is supposed to be humble and have humility before God, this is arrogance to the point of insanity. How DARE they imagine that God requires their consent to forgive someone?
Ooooh, this has me mad enough to chew nails and spit tacks!
In some circumstances, like property crimes and dress code violations (but not crimes against a person), I can understand the church shunning someone for a time and then voting to forgive being a necessary step to repairing that person's relationship with the community. I can even understand not involving the English law, because the shunning/forgiveness process is no different than an English person serving time for a crime and being granted parole or probation. I can see it as part of the process allowing the community to live in peace after a wrong has been done, and there are numerous Bible verses telling us to live in harmony with one another.
But the Bible tells us that Jesus himself said he was the ONLY intercessor who was necessary and sufficient to obtaining God's forgiveness. How can anyone read John 14:6, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me," and still think any clergyman or congregation could have any influence on whether God forgave an individual? How could any clergyman who claims to believe in the Bible as the Word of God teach such an arrogant, prideful doctrine and not fear he was committing heresy?
Thank you for educating me, Eli. I always knew some Amish communities covered up a lot of crimes against women and children, but so do a lot of English communities, religious institutions, and families, including past generations of my own family, which only came to light after one of my relatives suffered a brain injury, started having flashbacks, and no longer had the capacity to bottle things up like she had done for the previous fifty years. I never imagined that in some communities, these people who present themselves as so upright, righteous, and pious to the English world might follow a doctrine that places their own judgement before God's.
The nerve they have to do that is unimaginable to me.
My Sincerest Sympathies To The Yoder Family.
You can always see your loved ones in your dreams.
Search this song:
Holy Spirit, Rain Down Heritage Singers
This song is the theme for this Revival within Christ's Church.
When you speak with the Bishops, remind them of these words of Jewish Rabbi Joshua/Jesus the Messiah/Christ:
"You are the salt of the earth: but if salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned (again)? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out & tranpled under foot....
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
"Nor do they light a lamp & put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, & it gives light to all who are in the house.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works & glorify you Father in heaven." Mat.5:13-16
We are to be IN the world but NOT OF the world.
May Yhe Lord Bless You & Keep You.
May The Lord Shine His Countenance Upon You.
And Give You Peace.
I was raised catholic, and I am a son of a truck driver. So I see both ends of your story. I hold many things about my upbringing in the church, but can’t agree with everything in my religion.
I pray you come home to the Catholic faith brother.
Im sorry to hear that about your father..my sincerest condolences...you mentioned the amish community in Tennessee..thats where im from n live..have you ever heard of Delano Tennessee?..its right by the Hiwasse river..theres an amish community there..there is one convenience store there and use to have the only working pay phone around for miles the amish would use that pay phone to do buisness that pay phone was taken out a couple years ago n now i think some of them have cell phones and ive seen one pick up truck on their farm.. they sell produce to the english as you say and home made pies..so good they are..i knew they were strict but i didnt know all that what you are talkin about and the laws they dont have to follow i knew that part...they all seem so friendly they are friendly at least to the english who put money in their pockets..by using money u.s. currency isnt that being part of the world..i guess certain things theres no gettin by without it
Man I know how you feel about growing Isolated. I'm grateful for my freedom everyday. It seems those of us who've witnessed tyranny, being outcast, whatever, isolation and bullshit people cause, understand the value of Freedom. We need more people being outspoken like this. There seems to be so many political agendas geared towards devaluing our rights, and undermining the Freedom we have.
I do not believe in religion; I believe in faith...I do not care what you believe in as long as you are faithful and true to your beliefs. I also believe that faith is personal, and I will respect your beliefs as long as you don't try to jam them down my throat (not share but force them) or try to belittle mine. I am so glad someone is tending your fathers space for you, even if for just this week. Many blessings and safe travels.
Thank you, Eli. Love you too. God bless Chelsea, for being so kind. 🙏💕
I missed your live. But I just watched. I think you are amazing. I have always been fascinated with the Amish. The way you described it it kind of sounds like the IBLP. Making their own rules, very seldom paying for horrendous crimes. Congratulations to you for getting out. I applaud you.
I binge watch his videos. I enjoy learning about the Amish.
Very Well said!! Very Dignified. Thank for the seriousness & sensitivity of this video...God Bless You!! 💛🙏🏻🤠
My worldly heart goes out to you. May you live in peace the rest of your blessed days. Much Love ❤️
I am so sorry you lost your dad in such a sad traumatic way. May he rest easy, free from the ugliness and pain of this lifetime.
Eli, your blessed with a good heart and the power to speak up for those who can’t!
In my country, when there is a lawsuit where it is about 'cant follow this law because of my religion', it is always a case to case decision if in the matter in question the right of safety etc of others or the right of religious practice of the person has to step back behind the other, or if there might be a way where they can still follow both their religion and the law. Because it is a very saucy topic that needs to be examined very carefully.
The hunters orange thing is interesting because them not wearing it and the Amish refusal to wear it could easily be used by others as a way out of something like shooting one of them there
Uncle jethro gets it in the head because he’s been hurting little sally in the barn and no one will do anything to stop it? I can see that happening.
I am loving all your content and learning so much about Old Order Amish Cult.
I remember going on a field trip during high school to an Amish community near Bowling Green, KY. I'll never forget the girls working in the extreme heat in long sleeved dresses and no shoes. Slavery.
Maybe they will have less skin caner than those who are slaves to laying around half naked sun tanning
@@lowellmartin3135😂😂😂
@@lowellmartin3135Why dig u go to another extreme??
Dark clothes attract the sun and heat! Long dresses and sleeves might be ok, if lighter colours and thin cotton!
Amish only wear the dark colors! Ultra-Legalism is harmful!
Thank you, Eli for the words of wisdom.
It made me sick the way they forgave that murderer of those innocent girls. I could see if it was several years down the road but not immediately. Just horrible and cold.
You’re an amazing person. I’m glad you’ve kept a faith and are learning and open to learning new ways. May God bless you.
Thank you for doing these educational videos.
I didnt realize you were in ohio, I'm in the evil city of Columbus..... Lol as a kid we wld go to the amish areas to buy stuff from you guys, I grew up with my great grandparents then grand parents and they loved doing it.... For me it was kinda boring, shopping wasnt fun at all.... But I remember seeing blankets and comforters and jams and jellies and even foods and candies.... I cant remb the town that was 40 some years ago.... But if I remb correctly this town was next to the amish town you didnt see many ppl dressed amish in the town but most of the products were am8sh.... I never understood the amish and was told it was rude to ask the questions I wld ask, my grandparents were old school and religious.... But we was supposed to love everyone even uf we didnt understand them..... Im sure we wld have some similar stories, you gad it more strict for sure but I have an idea what you went though as I got a taste if it..... Im a tattoo artist and if you ever want a worldly mark on your body you let me know lol..... And growing up my dad was a trucker so I know what you like about the open road too, had many fun times in the passenger seat of one with my head out the window watching the scenery pass by...... You be safe out there.... Ever need an ear or shoulder u let me know
You are an inspiration to so many, Eli! God bless you and all your family.
Have a great day Eli!
Love what you're doing,,..were my same thoughts & intentions for the lost & "stuck" Shalom Shalom
Eli your preaching the truth! If other Amish don't like you exposing the truth,they are still have blinders on😢
They accept an exemption that is handed to them by the “worldly government”? It seems like if they were practicing what they preach they wouldn’t accept such an exemption and just do it anyway. Do they believe they really need permission from the government? Doesn’t make sense.
Love what you do! Keep spreading the good news, brother!
It sounds like for most Amish communities, pride and stubbornness has become an idol they put before the Lord. God bless you and the work you are doing. I happen to live in Amish country in Lancaster. Would you have any tips for interacting and communicating with Amish who may be out in our community? (Think Amish farmers market and such). How can we be positive witnesses to those we meet?
I agree with you. A lot of religions abuse their power. A lot of religious leaders are affecting our government and laws. We need to maintain separation of church and state.
You testify quite often i enjoy listening.
Preach on, Brother Eli!
I always feel like you are specific. Not all amish but specific ways. Unlike so many stories we have heard in the past which always (in my experience, obviously I haven't heard every amish story) just say this is how the amish are! They do exactly this or exactly that. When you hear about rape and insest and all kinds if crazy things, they never specify that every amish community is run by their elder and that there is no exactly how to be amish manual. They always just say the amish. I have watched a lot of your videos and never thought you were saying all amish stink! Lol.
Always good to hear the different aspects and outlooks of their following and what they believe. Blessings to you and all of your family, those that got out and those still in it.
Marcia in Montezuma here. We had a tree fall on part of our house and we found out the chief of police +the fire Marshall are Yoders but I'm not sure if they were Minanights from here. I know the name Yoder is big around here in the Minanights. This man and his son are Yoder. I hope to ask him soon. He told my daughter that they want to help us as our home is in need of multiple big repairs. This man also talked to my daughter about the goodness of God. I'm so glad God wanted us to meet and know these men. I do believe Jesus is protecting us bc the tree only damaged the porch and didn't hurt us. I clamed psalms 91 and believe That all things work together to them that love him. I've seen this so many times God has turned things bad into good and brought better things to past in my life . Jesus is so good to us all!
What an awesome gesture of kindness and giving from that woman. I love hearing stories like that.
So their assumption is that they sort of speak for God? Yikes. Not a good idea. Leads to pride every time.
God bless you Eli Yoder❤
I find it interesting that under the guise of forgiveness that they will repeatedly put a sex abuser back into a home to reoffend. That's not Christian to do that nor even kind. Pedophilia cannot be rehabilitated, so they continue to hurt children. Cannot they see that they need to put the offender in jail away from children?
It seems they do not nor can comprehend the great harm the sexual and domestic abuse create!
I think lack of awareness, insight , and lack of adequate education are their big issues! Being insular, they do not seek help in dealing with these big issues! Eli mentioned that they may not know how to deal with these abuses! Nor are they seem to be open to learn!
The Bishops could have reached out to get more info, but they do not respect the English’ ‘wordly’ education! Nor do they want any interference on how to do things in their communities! Closed-minded to extreme!
They handle the abuse issues how they always had done!
Also, some Bishops had committed these sexual abuses, themselves! Why would they want the police to intervene!??
Lack of any sex education is a big issue! The children are not taught how to behave when the puberty hits! So, they follow the animal instinct!
They couples are taught intimacy On the Wedding Day by the male Deacons!!! Yikes!
I fully agree with you! Amen!
Thank you Eli God bless you also
I want to thank you, Eli. I grew up on our family 240,000 acre west Texas cattle ranch, and there are no Amish anywhere near there. I served as an air force fighter pilot and then eventually went to work flying for Continental airlines. I moved around a lot, and married and had children.
We ended up in the Midwest for about 8 years, and sort of sandwiched between several Amish communities that now, thanks to you, I realize were of the stricter variety. (I thought Amish was Amish before you)
The local people by and large despised the Amish, mostly because the law didn't seem to apply to them. Personally I'm a lifelong atheist and very "live and let live" when it comes to religion, but it was hard to do so when these people were given unfair rights to violate laws with no punishment.
The courts upheld Amish freedom but local law enforcement did not. An Amish man allegedly raped and murdered a 14 year old local girl and the Amish protected him and blocked the investigation... This was before we moved there and was the start of the hatred for the Amish in that area.
I've met Amish people elsewhere that I wanted to like, but I couldn't figure out how both could be from the same group. Thanks to you I now understand that they're not from the same group at all, Amish is actually kind of a spectrum, the way woke weirdos try to claim that gender is. Or put another way, not all Amish are created equally.
Thank you for the enlightening videos, my friend. Keep them coming, they're fascinating!
Cheers!
God bless you today brother.
You are so amazing and inspiring! I hope to meet you some day. Even though I criticize religion / Christianity regularly, you, like many of my relatives are TRUE Christians and in my opinion live like Christ lives without all the BS we find in so many organized religion. Such a great person, I truly love you like a brother.
Whenever I listen to you, I always think how hard your mom's life must have been. Having so many children, little money, A husband who had mental and alcohol illness, children who left and went into the real world, being the daughter of a bishop, trying to balance everyday life and dealing with so much stress. God bless her she must have been a very good woman.
To quote one of my favourite movies, just "Be excellent to one another. "
People like you give me hope. I had to leave the "church" I was raised in. I still trust and love God. Man messed this up, not Him. Thanks for following God first!
Just walk in forgiveness to the Amish EY. Never let them live "Rent Free" in your head. So liberating.
I hunt in Ohio ( im from Michigan but my fiance is in Ohio) i was told to be even more aware of where I am shooting due to the Amish hunting the same area and they will not wear orange. I never understood the mindset honestly. I mean its 100% safety reason. Now I have a better understanding why. But how do they get the tags? Im sorry if this is stupid but you still have to go and purchase your tags. I have heard stories of how some the Amish hunt that didnt seem very ethical. Can you explain more on this please? That alot of times they will not follow the DNR rules and regulations.
Hi Eli,
Something to remember which I think you can relate too even though we have very different upbringing.....
the lord said he will forgive whom he will forgive but of us(all mortals) we are to forgive all and 7x70 is not a number but a principle. Even Christ labored on the sabbath to heal his sheep (against the religious rules and regulations of his time)....
This lesson can easily be missed by religious leaders.
Your dad did his best to raise his boys how he felt was right even though it was litterally killing him and that is something to be proud of. Your mom is trying to raise her family how she believes is right, that is also admirable even if in her efforts to honor her parents she has missed the mark on that scripture lesson. Just remember, this failing is common to the human race and nothing we haven't seen before and will see again. Just love her, your family, and be patient with the woman who cleaned your butt and fed your face while sculpting you into who you are today. She and your father gave you a good work ethic which is something a lot of folks lack, taught you how to provide yourself and your family with good food and a stable life instead of living on state welfare, taught you the importance of family and sadly the effect of following proud traditions blindly so hopefully you may preserve yours and go into situations with both eyes open. Your parents raised you with enough strength of character to defy your cultural norms and walk away from everything you knew once you came to believe it wasnt true...to stand up for the truth you do know.
I am not saying what they do is right in the amish culture, but your parents gave you several gifts beyond measure. The truth is out there, its in plain view, and though the feast is set for the taking.... not everyone understands.
Love your mom, forgive your mom....and like she did for you, wait for her to understand. It might not happen before she dies, but wait for her to shed her pride and misunderstandings.
Best bakery I ever walked into was a Mennonite bakery😊Yummmm!
I have always had a healthy respect for people who live Amish or Mennonite..we have them here in, Western Washington. I have always wanted to engage, just out of curiosity and a healthy respect for how they live life..I’m fascinated. But I understand my fascination may not be welcomed, so I have never said more than a polite hello. I almost wish I was living a New-order life with my fiancé and daughter. Growing up in the technological age has been exhausting, I feel completely disconnected from the simple important parts of life and deprived of the knowledge I wish for in regards to living an off grid existence.
But to think some orders believe they have more authority than god, to forgive sin…
That’s bordering on on a Roman’s 2:24 situation.. 👀 no one has a higher authority to forgive than god. The members do wrong to pretend so.
I lived with the old order Mennonites for years. What I miss most about it is the community and simplicity of their lives. You can live a simpler life in the world by the choices you make. You don't have to have all the new games and bells and whistles. Example... Yes you need a phone, but do you have to spend $800-$1000 for high tech? You can grow your own food, can/freeze, etc. We have just gotten too lazy and expect immediate gratification. But over all, live the call to follow Christ in all your decisions.
@@1PZfan you said it. Thank you very much for sharing with me. You are right. We don’t need the newest things. I believe in quality over quantity. Repurpose what you can. I try to only make purchases that I intend to, “last a lifetime”. I enjoy second hand clothing, it tends to be better quality. I take real joy in trying to decrease waste, and leaving as small a chemical footprint as possible. While I believe modern medicine to be necessary and life saving. I also find modern medicine has a habit of putting band-aids on issues, until they becomes life threatening. I believe the real medicine grows from the ground. And while I do believe in the Abrahamic God, I follow the Quran. The beautiful thing about this book is, it is all about gratitude for the graces of god. I look forward to one day spending the majority of my time showing gratitude by living in use to the land, because we are it’s caretakers. Just gotta keep saving up for it.
God Bless 🙏
Thank you Mr Yoder for your channel. Could you please explain how you and the other members of your Amish community could tell the difference between a "regular" person and a bishop or a religious leader in your community? I thank you for the wonderful insights into your former community.
Eli it is heart breaking to see what was once a honored and respected society of Friends. Could you do a video on what things you really liked about the Amish way ? what would it look like to you if it were to brought up to the twenty first century ? I know to have communal living there have to be rules to keep it in tacked ie Communist/ Socialist society's
Hey Eli Love your comments. Thanks for informing us about what's actually going on in the Irish community. I thought the Irish community was so strict that nobody broke any rules. Because I didn't want to ask you another question but laughing out loud I forgot
That's one thing I like about your videos you make it very clear it's your oo community that you are talking about not the other community's you are not tarring everyone with the same stick
Tarring everyone with the same brush......
Thank you Eli ...You are a light in the darkness.... God Bless You
I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you Dad. Stay safe out there on the road.