Accusations flying about TLC show 'Breaking Amish'

Published: Monday, Oct. 8 2012 2:49 p.m. MDT

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Five men and women have broken away from their Amish and Mennonite communities for supposedly the first time. But what they have done in the past and the representation they have given their religion and culture are under scrutiny.

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Millsap fan

Taylorsville, UT

This show should upset anyone with religious values. Why would we want to watch someone leave a great value system to paRty, drink, and other dumb things.

5:59 p.m. Oct. 8, 2012
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J-TX

Allen, TX

Let me get this straight - The Media is trying to give us a glimpse into a religion few of us know about by highlighting individuals who have left it and reject it?

Where have I seen this before?

Too many times to mention.
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7:49 a.m. Oct. 9, 2012
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Owl

Salt Lake City, UT

The primary purpose of entertainment channels is making money by entertaining, however misrepresentative. Making money is the end game. It is not to tell the truth or be sensitive and respectful to others, much less "learning." Crass is the More..

8:30 a.m. Oct. 9, 2012
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