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The belief that the devil can enter their lives through numerous ways perpetuates some of the Amish lore regarding the supernatural. For example, Amish believe that replicating the human form in any fashion violates the commandment: "Thou shalt not have any graven image before me."
It is their devout faith and adherence to this commandment which forbids faces to be crafted onto their dolls. Ignoring this edict can allow the devil into their lives. Season 1 episode 1, "Faceless Doll" and "The Witches Grave," re-enacts two stories.
"Faceless Doll" is a story about a girl that receives an English doll--an ordinary doll with blonde hair, blue eyes and a smiling face. To the Amish, this is no ordinary doll; it is an invitation to the devil. Once the doll is brought into the home, the devil is able to enter as well.
"The Witches Grave" chronicles Amish practices regarding witches and how they are treated both in life and death. There are severe consequences for those suspected of practicing witchcraft. The accused are shunned. After death rituals protect the Amish from witchcraft.
Theatrical performance and eye witness testimony is used to deliver the tale. Some of the faces and identities of the Amish are hidden to protect them from retribution in their community. English subtitles are used for Pennsylvania Dutch. Both the story and history of the belief are included in each story.
Amish Haunting will engage any fan of the paranormal or Amish culture. The stories are as much a part of the Amish culture as their faith, yet have remained undisclosed for over a century. The combination of re-enactment and eyewitness testimony work to make each unique tale thought provoking, engaging, intriguing, suspenseful, and entertaining.
- Sunday 9:00 PM et/pt on Destination America
- 1 Season, 6 Episodes
- September 14, 2014
- Reality
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/10 - Cast: Anthony D. Call, Debbie Hartner, Gigi Cesarè, Dominic Wergeland
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Amish Haunting Full Episode Guide
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As a consequence for for having sex out of wedlock, an Amish woman births a baby that is half human and half goat.
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Desecration: When an Amish farmer turns to gambling as a means to solving his financial problems, the results are terrifying. Electric Lies: An Amish family defies the church by using electricity in their home. They must face the evil spirits that come.
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The King family purchases a haunted Amish barn and a dangerous spirit from the past becomes a threat to the family.
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An Amish woman gives birth to a baby that is half human and half goat.
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The son of a Deacon and his friend taunt the Devil, which leads to an encounter with the Cry Baby Bridge ghost. A woodworker doesn't listen to a Bishop's orders to burn a tree that's fallen which unleashes an evil that's terrifying.
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An innocent gift which defies what Amish believe opens an evil doorway for the Lapp family. A family is haunted by the ghost of an Amish witch who's been dead for a century.
