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
The Mennonites are a group of people that believe in God and are a part of the Anabaptist denomination. Like any other Christian denomination, the Mennonites strongly believe that Jesus Christ died for their sin and is their savior. For this reason, it would be automatic that the Mennonites would celebrate Christmas to make the … Read more
As a born-again Christian that has lived near an Amish Community, I find their culture quite different from other communities. One thing that I noticed about them is their love for huge families. Since family is quite important to the Amish group, I learned that they do not use birth control methods, resulting in many … 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
The Mennonites are the most known group of Anabaptists and are usually known for their stand on nonviolence, nonresistance, and pacifism. If you have seen multiple Mennonites conversing, you probably heard the word ‘once’ being used severally. This might have led you to wonder, “why do Mennonites say once?” Mennonites use the phrase once majorly … Read more
Whether you were raised in an Anabaptist church or not, you may have encountered Mennonites in your daily activities. You may also have wondered to yourself, why do Mennonites wear bonnets? Well, wonder no more as you are just about to find out why! Mennonites wear bonnets as a way to preserve their religious culture. … 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
The Mennonites have many unique ways of doing things, the most noticeable being how they dress, both women and men. Like the other Anabaptists, their day clothing is modest and usually includes a head covering for both genders. There are many questions about what they wear and why, with many of us wanting to know, … 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