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[–] 6 points 4 months ago (11 children)

If the Amish weren't Christian, I'd be tempted to join them...

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (5 children)

    A lot of them live in severe poverty.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago*

    Even if that's true on an individual level - they often pool funds as a community to those in need (mutual aid).

    The Amish where I live are doing better than most people with their businesses, which are thriving in this economy.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (3 children)

    Extreme religious austerity tends in that direction without eider community support.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    eider

    I'm assuming this was a typo -- sea duck community support makes no sense -- but I can't quite figure out what the intended word was. Elder? Other? Something else?

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (4 children)

    Ever heard of Wwoofing? There are tons of not christian international communities with their own vibe around. There's also many more not listed aka you just kinda need to know people.

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