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The baby had not been vaccinated against this disease, because/as/since he belonged to the Amish
community. In the family, they were two brothers, who were infected but recovered because of
/thanks to/due to/owing to their immune system.
Origins Lifestyle
“The Amish community comes from “Rejects the trappings of the 20th century”
Switzerland/Germany” “They wear traditional outfits”
“They live in Conewango Valley” “Want to be left alone”
“They fled religious persecution” “They still shun the frivolities (not necessary) of
“Their communities have survived unchanged progress”
for over/more than 3 centuries” “They live according to God’s will”
“There’s no violence in their community”
They believe that all that happened is God’s will so they believe in fate/destiny/fatality.
Faith: la foi
They reject Tv /radio , phone , music , drugs, vaccination, pollution, electricity and drink alcohol
,abortion ,fashionable clothes ,mirrors ,modern means of transport ,telephone and modern
conveniences
They have farms and exploitation and they sell their products/crops like corns/potatoes/bretzels
They are self sufficient and simple people they use only what’s necessary because it’s what is written
in the book.
Health bosses were upset , because they could avoid these disease with vaccination or antibiotics
They sent social workers, they said that they needed vaccine , they pleaded for a compromise .
The compromise could be if they vaccine the baby they will leave them alone
Gavy thinks the amish don’t need medicine because they take care of themselves by their way of life
On the one hand he is angry and upset about the baby death, but on the other hand he said that they
have the liberty of worship , he respect their religion , their beliefs.
Mary was devastated but she expressed no regrets. What happened was god’s will , they pray for the
baby . The other children will not be vaccinated . The Amish want to be left alone
Technology will soon be available to enhance our brains and rewrite memories.