Mennonite Bishop Dismisses Victims’ Need For Mental Health Care In Manitoba, Bolivia #shorts
The Mennonites, is a mysterious, conservative Christian group that originated in Europe. The Amish split off from the Mennonites in the late 1600’s. However, the group became engulfed in scandal when it was discovered that the women and girls were being routinely drugged with horse tranquilizer and violated in a community out in Manitoba, Bolivia. Author Miriam Toews wrote a book in response to the scandal called Women Talking. The book was adapted and made a film directed by Sarah Polley in 2022. Women Talking (2022) stars Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, and Whishaw. Some Ex-
Mennonites talk about their experience leaving the group online.