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
At theology school, I wanted to understand different Christian doctrines and the way of life led by different religious groups. I was particularly drawn to the Mennonites and not just what they believe in but what they eat. While researching Mennonite foods, I visited several Mennonite communities, spending weeks in different parts of the country … 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
Being a devout Christian, I developed an interest in various Christian denominations. While exploring the topic of early Christianity in my lecture, my theology students were curious about how the Mennonites spent their Sundays. Having spent a summer living among the Mennonites while conducting a missionary volunteer project, I observed and recorded their way of … Read more
As a theologian, I am keen on every aspect of the lifestyle associated with Christians across the globe. I have developed an interest in the various cultural consistencies among Christian communities. Among the most intriguing I found recently is the dominant pattern of green roofs and touches of green around the residential structures of the … 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
As a theologian and farmer, I take an interest in the agricultural practices of different religious groups. I was especially intrigued by the Mennonites after discovering that they have uniquely made tractors that don’t use rubber tires. Since I was already in the US, I decided to go to Pennsylvania and visit their farmlands to … 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
As part of my theology study, I had to do homestay research on various churches and denominations. One of the most intriguing ones was my time with a Mennonite community during the Thanksgiving period. It was an eye-opening experience that taught me much about the church’s holiday traditions. Since I now teach theology, I love … Read more
My years in theology school taught me a lot about the history of Christianity. The feud between the Calvinists and the Mennonites was particularly interesting to me. I found out that Calvinists once participated in the persecution of the Mennonites and other Anabaptists. In my final year, I spent two months attending churches that subscribe … Read more