http://www.altoonamirror.com/oniWire/oniWireDetails.asp?articleID=11277&state=PA&category=News
In a nutshell, Mr. Doe (not identified to avoid being "shunned") must have his picture made to attain US citizenship--he is Canadian. However, this violates the Old Order Amish directive regarding the "no graven images" commandment. He and his wife are suing under the auspices of religious freedom and violations thereof.
Apparently, their order also prohibits lawsuits; thus, they are not being identified. They have provided fingerprints, birth certificates, etc. . . .
It will be interesting to see what happens with this.
In a nutshell, Mr. Doe (not identified to avoid being "shunned") must have his picture made to attain US citizenship--he is Canadian. However, this violates the Old Order Amish directive regarding the "no graven images" commandment. He and his wife are suing under the auspices of religious freedom and violations thereof.
Apparently, their order also prohibits lawsuits; thus, they are not being identified. They have provided fingerprints, birth certificates, etc. . . .
It will be interesting to see what happens with this.