Sign of the times: The Amish are now using cellular phones! »
Posted By dhalsim007 1 year, 6 months ago in NewsAlthough church leaders long ago ruled out cell phone use in Lancaster's Old Order settlement, more members are using the devices, creating tension in a community that cultivates harmony. Amish bishops worry about the negative consequences of cell phone use. They believe cell phones could encourage frivolous chatter and intrude on family time.
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HealthDoctor1 year, 6 months ago
The Amish have a point about reduced family conversations caused by cell phones - by both teens AND their parents. Maybe the solar flares from the sun will interfere with GPS and cell phone function and give us all something to talk about.
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