Meidung
The Amish, despite numerous restrictions on their activities and lifestyles, are surprisingly permissive and encourage others to do the same. There is, however, a system in place for those who break the rules. In effect, it’s the Amish version of a “time-out.” If anyone is found to be breaking their ethics code, there will undoubtedly be repercussions. One of them is meidung, which refers to a person who has been shunned by the community.
Meidung
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