Crime statistics among the Amish people seem low, but if you dig a little deeper, it’s usually because the crimes aren’t reported or the community deal with the problem. One major issue is sexual abuse and r*pe. The punishments for these crimes can be pretty tame, with men finding themselves barred from church activities for a few weeks if they r*pe someone. This deterrent is the same as the punishment for anyone cish women mostly goes unnoticed. From a fear of being shunned, to being told it’s god’s will, there are only a handful of rare cases where the Amish community seek help from the police.
10. The Amish don’t take selfies
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