Mission to Amish People was founded in 2001 with the purpose of evangelizing and discipling Amish and Former Amish as well as assisting those that leave the Amish by providing education, housing, and basic life skill training. read more...

Amish escapee tells of sheltered life and incest

August 20, 2018

When Emma Gingerich was 18 years old she ran away from her strict, German-speaking Amish community in Missouri, leaving behind her parents, 13 siblings, and a single note.

The Amish are a strict traditionalist Christian community closely related to the Mennonite sect, who are extremely community and family-oriented. They are known for their simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt modern technology.

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