The Witness movie of 1985 and the Amish people

When I saw this movie with Harrison Ford, I was about 14 years old. 

It was probably the most important trigger for my lasting interest in the Amish and Mennonite people living in America (here Lancaster county, Pennsylvania).

I was left speechless in disbelief about the simple life of the Amish people in America. I was very impressed! It was one of my motivations to immigrate to the US from Germany in 1995.

Let the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia ring! "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof"

The Amish and the Mennonites are an expression of American Exceptionalism! Or only in America!

Source [Unfortunately, neither Google nor Bing found better photos depicting this movie]

The Mennonites – a trip back in time

Recommendable! Unusual people, but their optimism is inspiring! However, these German government paid for moronic journalists do not mention a single word about the essential characteristics of Mennonites like they are truly pacifists and conscientious objectors. Yes, these people may be very old fashioned, but we can learn from these people and their simple life style!

Mexican Mennonites combat fears of violence with a new Christmas tradition

Did you know that communities of Mennonites have been living in Mexico for over 100 years? That there is a Mennonite Museum in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua!

"There are roughly 100,000 Mennonites in Mexico, descendants of Canadians who emigrated to Mexico almost a century ago, after World War I. ... Most still speak a Dutch-like language called Low German and maintain the traditional dress of head coverings and long dresses for women and overalls for men."

Mexican Mennonites combat fears of violence with a new Christmas tradition: Chronic violence was dampening the holiday spirit in Chihuahua, Mexico. So the Mennonite community planned a 'Parade of Lights' and holiday party where neighbors could celebrate safely even at night.