Okay, first off – how did I not know the show “Amish Mafia” existed?
I ask because I stumbled onto it through a random web link. I later did some research and learned that the show isn’t as accurate as it presents itself to be. A great article from Lancaster Online gives testimony to how the main personas and storylines of the show are more “between 1 and 10 percent truth.”
Still, after watching these clips, I found something “familiar” about it.
Maybe you can help me out here. I’m not Dutch, I don’t live in Pennsylvania and I’m a big fan of electricity.
So from this preview alone, what am I identifying with?
Are there any implications or comparisons for what does and doesn’t happen in youth group circles… and the role some youth workers take on?
For example, I feel there is this subculture within youth groups where some kids want to go wild but create the sense they’re staying true to their faith. Then within that subculture there’s another subculture who encourages it (i.e. the Amish mafia), and yet another subculture (i.e. parents/church legalists) who are quick to pounce.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!