In the Supreme Court case Wisconsin v. Yoder, a conviction against an Amish father for keeping his daughter out of school was challenged on religious grounds. The court found that enforcing compulsory school attendance infringed upon the free exercise of religion as defined in the Constitution. The ruling recognized the inseparable nature of the Amish faith and their traditional lifestyle, validating their practices against worldly influences. Recent issues have arisen in Montgomery County, Maryland, where parents objected to LGBTQ+-inclusive educational materials, prompting discussions about parental rights and beliefs on gender.
In 1968, Jonas Yoder was convicted for refusing to send his daughter to school, citing religious beliefs of the Old Order Amish against worldly influences.
The Supreme Court, in Wisconsin v. Yoder, ruled that punishing Amish parents for keeping their children at home violated the Constitution's free exercise clause.
The Old Order Amish view high school as a threat to their commitment to a life of simplicity and faith, believing it exposes children to worldly influences.
Recent parental concerns in Montgomery County, Maryland, revolve around new LGBTQ+-inclusive books in schools, causing tensions over beliefs about gender identity.
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