Tag: Amish

  • Is It Time To Finally Outlaw Extreme Religious Shunning?

    Is It Time To Finally Outlaw Extreme Religious Shunning?

    In an issue of The Watchtower magazine from a few years ago, no doubt was left as to how Jehovah’s Witnesses should treat family members who have been “disfellowshipped,” or ex-communicated, from the religion. “Really, what your beloved family member needs to see is  your resolute stance to put Jehovah above everything else – including…

  • Worthy Road Trips Part 2 New York State

    Worthy Road Trips Part 2 New York State

    In my last Silo travel column, I featured five of my favorite travel destinations in Ontario within 250 kilometres of Niagara. Here’s another five, but this time “on the other side of the ditch”.  First, I’d suggest if you travel into the United States frequently like I do apply for a NEXUS pass (www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus). This…