I am an enthusiastic theologian, and back in my theology school days, one of the religious groups that intrigued me was the Amish. Their way of living and strict doctrines were none as I had heard before. I was so fascinated that I lived among them after school for six months. I have a forum … Read more
I have always been interested in different communities and religious groups and always wanted to learn about their religious beliefs and practices. A year ago, I took a special interest in the Amish belief in circumcision and decided to do in-depth research. During my research, I interacted with Amish people in Pennsylvania and learned all … Read more
While in theology school, I had always been fascinated by researching and learning more about other religions, especially the Amish. During my studies, I had the opportunity to visit the Amish country, which enabled me to have a holistic view of their culture. During one of my Bible group meetings, one of my members asked … Read more
As a devout Christian, I am always interested in learning more about every religious doctrine on earth. A few years ago, I developed an interest in the Amish as a religious group and their way of life. I was intrigued by their dress code and physical attributes. I decided to visit the Amish community in … Read more
As a theologian, I have learned about other denominations of the Christian religion and understand them. Last year, I decided to research the lifestyle and culture of the Amish group, and the best way I could do that was to visit Ohio. When I was there, I realized that most people paint their doors blue, … Read more
At theology school, I developed a keen interest in learning about the histories and identities of various Christian groups. I was particularly fascinated by the Amish and Quakers due to their rich histories and belief systems. During my research, I traveled to Pennsylvania and stayed in an Amish community and a Quaker community for three … Read more
As a theology scholar interested in learning about the Amish people and other non-traditional religious groups, one of my best experiences as I research and learn more about people and the world has been interacting with and living with the Amish people. I’d been asked about the Amish by my theology students several times, many … Read more
As a theology scholar passionate about understanding the Amish people and their traditions, I couldn’t think of a better thing to do on my sabbatical from work than to visit an actual Amish Country and focus on the foods they eat. Last semester, a student in my theology class mentioned that it must be tough … Read more
At theology school, we had to learn about diverse churches and communities within the Christian faith. One group that I gained a particular interest in was the modern Amish people. As part of my study, I got the opportunity to live in one of their settlements, and for two months, I learned so much about … Read more
As a theologian, I take an interest in various religious doctrines. I was intrigued by the Amish people’s lifestyle after watching a movie about them and decided to visit Amish Country, PA. I spent a few weeks and enjoyed my stay to the fullest. Who would have thought such a place would be so much … Read more