Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Jasper Hoffman's <a href="https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">podcast</a> The Jasper Hoffman interview <a href="https://youtu.be/s9X_j7UHWCU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">video</a> The <a href="https://www.typeinvestigations.org/investigation/2020/01/14/amish-sexual-abuse-assault/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Type Investigations</a> article Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support</a>.

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Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman)

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides.  A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.