Being in the Christian ministry for years has made me curious about different religious groups.One group that stands out for me is the Amish people. They have lived a more discreet andstraightforward life governed by several rules that their leaders have set. As a theologian thatspends a lot of time in church, I have heard … Read more
As a theologian with years of experience in the Christian ministry, I find the Amish group quitefascinating due to their differences and the loopholes in some rules. Some people assume thatbecause Amish drive buggies, car use is banned. I discovered this is not the case since someAmish people use and own cars in black. So, … Read more
On many occasions, the Mennonite and Amish cultures are often mistaken to be one. However, this is not the case; though they share the same practices in some areas, they are not entirely the same. Many areas that raise the most questions are; how to tell if a Mennonite woman is married. Married Mennonite women … Read more
The Amish lifestyle and beliefs fascinate most people, mainly because they are different. Although most people know the Amish share some practices with other Christian groups in America, some of the holidays are secular, so one may want to know, Do Amish celebrate Thanksgiving? Yes, the Amish celebrate Thanksgiving. Though Thanksgiving is not based on … Read more
As a born-again Christian that has lived near an Amish Community, I find their culture quitedifferent from other communities. One thing that I noticed about them is their love for hugefamilies. Since family is quite important to the Amish group, I learned that they do not use birthcontrol methods, resulting in many children. This made … Read more
In the Amish community, the decision on whether and to what extent to take up some form of technology is determined by whether the group feels it will bolster or tear down their way of living. Given that there are nearly 40 different Amish types of groups around the country, the conclusions to these questions … Read more
Even though most of us dislike going to the dentist for fear of pain, we still keep our teeth in good health for as long as possible. For most of us, we do all that is possible to avoid losing even a single tooth, and thanks to advances in dentistry, dentures are a thing of … Read more
Different churches and religious communities have chosen rules under which they operate, which may vary from one denomination to another. The Amish people are among the denominations with strict regulations governing their daily lives. For instance, this group cannot shave their hair, armpits, or legs. This has left many people wondering, what biblical reason Amish … Read more
The Amish people live separated in their communities, but, as they say, not isolated. They are renowned craftsmen, and if you have not heard of barn raising, you need to get out of the city more and perhaps tour Amish country in Ohio or Pennsylvania. If you have ever encountered the Amish, you may have … Read more
Studying religion in Bible College expanded my knowledge of the Amish group. I learned thatthe Amish religion came with immigrants from Europe who arrived in America in the 1700s and1800s. This was about the same time other Christian immigrants were also established inAmerica. Since most Christian communities are racially diverse, I have always wondered, arethere … Read more