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If an Amish person decides to leave the Amish church, that means they will most likely lose all contact with their family. This is because they will be excommunicated and shunned. However, around 90% of Amish teens typically decide to stay with the church.
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Dog Farming
Even though they’re seen as exceedingly virtuous, one part of Amish society takes on a much darker tone. Due to the rising prices of farmland and decreased demand for small-scale agriculture, some Amish communities have started with a new occupation, dog farming. As a matter of fact, the Amish community owns about 20% of America’s puppy mills.
Dog Farming