The core theme of this film is the collision and conflict of the two cultures, there are numerous visible differences between them which include; dress, language, religion and lifestyle. ... Rachel Lapp embodies the Amish, whilst John Book signifies the mainstream society. Rachel's Amish lifestyle is highly based on religion. ... Schaeffer Quotes "the Amish do not live in the 20th century, do not think in the 20th century". ... The most recognisable scene of the Amish working together, is the barn rasing scene. ...

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Christianity and Islam are both peacemaking religions that not only strive for the unity between a person and their God, but by bringing that well-being into society. ... However, Christian pacifists disagree with this concept and peace churches such as the Amish, Quakers and Church of Brethren support this by advocating pacifism. ... It is based on moral principal teachings of uniting religions to end war and create the conditions for lasting peace. ... Islam is a religion of peace that is based from teachings and writings advocating how adherents can contribute to the achievement of world pe...

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However, in November 1993, President Clinton signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act ("RFRA").RFRA was intended to restore the traditional protection afforded to prisoners to observe their religion, which had been weakened by decisions such as O'Lone. Prior to the enactment of RFRA, courts generally gave deference to the plaintiffs' interpretations of the tenets and requirements of their own religion, if the court deemed those beliefs to be sincerely held. ... Lee (1982), the Supreme Court accepted the plaintiff's contentions concerning the fundamental beliefs of the Amish...

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