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This is a strange story, but also fascinating because it is an illustration of the many "splinter groups" that have developed on the edges of the Amish and Mennonite churches. While splinter groups do occur in every church they tend to happen less in churches where the structure is more centralized. The Amish and plain Mennonite churches are so decentralized that fragmentation and splits can form for the seemingly smallest issues. So for a fascinating window into another world, click here to read. And if you're in rural Kentucky, this church is headed your way!

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Re: Mennonites on the Move...
Um, you cannot hide children from their parents, I believe that's called kid-napping, which is clearly illegal. These folks should be moving to jail, not Kentucky.
Re: Mennonites on the Move...
sounds to me that someone is trying to overstep the law...hiding children is illegal, no matter religion you are...period!