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Amish preacher allegedly calls person to say they are going to hell

Original: Amish preacher calls me just to tell me that I am going to hell. https://youtu.be/SGXHy8QIHsg?si=Fnm3fFWnGd6zDzMH Many p

A widely shared personal account describes an Amish preacher phoning someone solely to tell them they are destined for hell. The sharer argues the Amish are not the gentle, old-fashioned community many imagine, citing former members who describe the faith far less favourably. The story is fuelling debate about how the Amish treat those who leave or criticise the community.

Why now: It challenges the popular image of the Amish as peaceful and benign, prompting discussion about shunning and treatment of ex-members.

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• Amish preacher calls me just to tell me that I am going to hell. https://youtu.be/SGXHy8QIHsg?si=Fnm3fFWnGd6zDzMH Many people think the Amish are 'good people' with a anitiquated 'faith'. Some former Amish will tell you it is quite different than many perceive. The Amish are… · 8@star.octade.net · 2

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