Why the Amish can live without Television

"If we allow a TV set into the home, we are abdicating our position as head of the family...and turning over the key to our homes and our hearts to the world. Furthermore, when the world is invited into our homes, it accepts the invitation and proceeds to take over...

This monster will demand complete submission to its own set of values...

We admit it would be convenient to have television sets in our homes to get the news, the markets, and the weather report. But we don't think we can afford it. The price is too high...

We don't think it is fair to ourselves or to our children to be constantly exposed to the example and teachings of those who do not have the knowledge of the true God. We will not invite the false gods that personify the goals of this world to enter our homes (and hearts)."

Given by David Wagler, a columnist for the Amish weekly "The Budget", in an article titled: "Why the Amish Can Live Without Television."