Amish Memories - Why I left the Amish Church!

[mcgoo721]

Yeah I tried as well and got nothing out of it. Sorry man.

[PlanoPrincess]

Man, do all Amish talk that slow???

[mrdeleted]

@PlanoPrincess Are all Princesses stupid?

[TRONS0]

@PlanoPrincess Don't be prejudicial. I'm guessing it's the result of no proper planning ahead of time and driving while delivering the speech. Some people tend to lose interest fast on slow speeches (me for example) and I think this could have been done allot better

[sheyennedale]

I mean no disrespect to you but I watched 12 minutes of this and got nowhere with the story so gave up. Would love to know your story. Maybe put your thoughts on paper first and make another video?? Good luck to you :)

[imperfectionKillz]

Great story, but it was really hard for me to follow. On your free time, now that you know what to say, you could re-film it in a condensed version. Thanks.

[iago68]

i have watched a number of your vids. i think you have a great story to tell.

[iago68]

were i you, i would edit this. it would flow much more smoothly and concisely that way. good story, though. pls don't follow a trip-hammer response and cry 'hate.'

[mrdeleted]

@iago68 I know, it was not intended to be a great video, but rather to tell people why, as I keep getting the same question. But I have other videos on here too, if you are interested in it.

[ryanjames731]

Thanks for sharing your story. I have so many more questions for you. I find your story fascinating.

[mrdeleted]

@ryanjames731 Feel free to ask :-)

[nexivdr]

you are a horrible story teller, this video is just painful to try to watch. i was interested in the subject matter but couldnt stay through it

[mrdeleted]

@nexivdr good for you. Now GTFO.

[nexivdr]

@mrdeleted LOL go cry some more.

[mrdeleted]

@nexivdr I am not crying. Sounds like you are.

[nexivdr]

@mrdeleted back in 2004. ugh rumage rumage, back in 2004 uhhh laalala . back in two thousand and four uh la la la. maybe consider not driving when covering such subject matter. im not sure if this story was so important you couldnt wait till you were home so you didnt risk your life or anyone elses driving trying to film a youtube video??

rawr back in 2004 i was uh umm , back in 2004 ................

[mrdeleted]

@nexivdr I love you haters!

[nexivdr]

@mrdeleted that might be the worst of it all the fact i have no hatred and really cared about the subject matter : (

[mrdeleted]

@nexivdr Then don't hate. Seriously, you could just watch some other videos I have on here. This video was not meant to be all scripted, it was to tell my story, for use later in a book as others have told me I should write one. I know I am not the best writer, so this was my way of making a story outline. If you do not like it, watch other videos, but to hate on my videos does not help anyone. (I have over 450 videos currently)

[Patternpop]

You seem like you have been through so much sorrow....

[DixieOfDeKalbCounty]

i meant like around FW, ive seen them in FW though on Rumshpringa or on trips to the mall or working and things. Things you wouldnt notice if u didnt know what you were looking for.

[mrdeleted]

@scuster45 I think I explained it in the video.

[3dartistguy]

hOW CAN i BECOME AMISH? i YEARN FOR THE SIMPLE LIFE.

[DixieOfDeKalbCounty]

btw u came to the same part of indiana i live in...wel not exactly but a county away....did u meet any of the Swiss Amish?

[DixieOfDeKalbCounty]

btw u came to the same part of indiana i live in...wel not exactly but a county away....did u meet any of the Swiss Amish?

[mrdeleted]

@DixieOfDeKalbCounty no, I did not visit any Amish in Indiana.

[DixieOfDeKalbCounty]

@mrdeleted no i was just wonderung if u met any.

[mrdeleted]

@DixieOfDeKalbCounty no

[DixieOfDeKalbCounty]

makes sence....

[trucking42witness]

I hope you write your Biography. Many people would like to learn about the Amish. My people are Swiss-German and settled in Pennsylvania in the early 1700's. I don't know much about my ancestory, but I believe they were Amish or Mennonite. Is there a place were I could find anything out? I would appreciate you telling me if there are records I could go through. Thank you!

[concertmatell]

Do you consider your self a believer of God?

Has finally leaving the Amish changed your way of thought about religion overall? Or do you belie is not necessary to be Amish to enter heaven?

Danke für Ihre Zeit.

[mrdeleted]

The "not necessary to be Amish to enter heaven" would be my believe, yes I am still a Christian, but not the same as I was as a child.

[farmboy123456789101]

how do you become Amish .? i want to become Amish . i love living out in the country, away from the big city & away from the big city crimes. i live about 10 min from the closes Amish community

[EarlRausch]

Thanks for the post, I enjoyed watching it.

Good luck to you in the future....

[missno8]

every time im out your way i think about ya. its wierd to think sometimes how close i am to where you live when we are visiting. anyway my question how are you and your family treated when you do go visit your family? I know you aren't under the bann or anything like that but how do your parents feel about you leaving and how do they treat you and your wife and kids. are the kids treated like other grandkids? What about the Amish that have known you your whole life do they treat you badly?

[sagewoman1]

Hey Joe... I don't think you got into the control the church had... But maybe that should all be in the book.

My concerns are your parents & their health.

My concerns are also about your family being safe with out someone ripping you off! I wish I had money to buy my neighbors house & have youz next door!

Peace & love always!

[mrdeleted]

Thanks for caring, I know, people have thought of me as a free cash machine for a while now, and I hate it, but I try to learn from each lesson they try to teach me!

[prettylilpandagirl]

Hmm, my comment didn't show up, trying again..... I really enjoyed this peek into your world, looking forward to the next long story. Keep them coming and I will keep watching rating and commenting :)

[mrdeleted]

Thanks! Any questions I could answer for you?

[prettylilpandagirl]

Well, I don't have any questions at the moment my friend but if I do I won't hesitate to ask, thanks :) Keep the vids coming.

[binaryboy]

Interesting video. I didn't know there was so much control over Amish families. Amish life is a lot more complicated than many of us non-Amish imagine it to be.

[mielyresina]

Can I ask how did your make this video? where is the camera?

[mrdeleted]

next to me in the front of the car... then in the end I hold it to talk into it...

[mrdeleted]

Enjoy!