In my years as a theologian, I have developed a keen interest in the Amish people and have learned quite a great deal about them. I am particularly drawn to their cultural and religious practices, like their bowl haircuts. To further my research, I visited the Amish Country in Ohio and Pennsylvania and some parts … Read more
As a devout Christian, I became interested in learning more about different Christian doctrines. I was especially intrigued by the Amish religious doctrine and their simple way of living. I wanted to know more about their life, so I took a trip to Lancaster County, where an Amish community exists. I spent two months observing … Read more
In theology school, among the doctrines that fascinated me was the Amish Community and their love for nature, fishing, and hunting. As part of my research, I visited the Amish community in Michigan and learned about the Amish religion and its interaction with nature. Last month, I was invited to a Christian environmental conference to … Read more
At theology school, I thoroughly enjoyed studying different religious communities. I was particularly intrigued by the Amish community due to their ability to preserve their cultural heritage. When my professor told us that many of them use a language known as Pennsylvania Dutch, I was shocked. I always thought the Amish only spoke English. This … Read more
As a theologian, I take much interest in various religious doctrines. As a result, I wanted to learn about the Amish people and their culture. I, therefore, choose to visit Lancaster County for one month because Lancaster County is known to have the largest population of Amish people. There I got the entire experience and way … Read more
I have studied different churches and denominations as a theologian. One that has always fascinated me is the Amish Church and its views on gift-giving during important holidays such as Christmas. Does it go against their modest lifestyle? Well, when I spent some time living in one of the most populated Amish communities in Lancaster … Read more
As a Theologian, I have always wanted to get first-hand information about different denominations. So last year, as I was studying about Amish, I planned a trip to Amish Country, Ohio. I wanted to learn about Amish by interacting with them and also engaging in activities around their community. I discovered that there were so … Read more
As a devoted Christian and theologian, I take an interest in learning about different religions and their Christian rites of passage. One of the religions I have done a lot of research on is the Amish. Coincidentally, I have an Amish family friend who plans to get married to an Amish woman. Through this union, … Read more
Back in my school days, I spent a summer among the Amish and learned much about their culture. What stood out was their dress code which emphasized modesty and simplicity. Recently, during class, my theology students asked if the Amish made their clothes. This came up during a discussion of what the Bible means by … Read more
When I was a final-year theology student, our final project involved studying the culture and practices of a religious group of our choice. I chose the Amish, as I had always been intrigued by them. I even got the opportunity to spend a summer holiday with them. I watched and partook in some of the … Read more