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
As a theologian and pastor with years of experience in the Christian ministry, I find the Amishpeople quite interesting. They live on vast tracts of land and sell organic foods and high-quality,handcrafted furniture. Through my interaction with this group, I discovered that they do notseem to collect social benefits or use public schools. This led … Read more
As a believer raised in the church, I have always enjoyed interacting with differentcommunities. I recently had the privilege of socializing with the Mennonite women anddiscovered that they are famous for their high value and unique dress code. Though theMennonite women have similar beliefs as the Amish women, I learned that they have differentdress codes. … Read more
The Amish people stand out for their non-conventional way of life. You can identify members of this protestant religious community by their dress code – plain clothes without buttons. The ladies wear long dresses and bonnets. The men wear dark suits and wide hats. But this is not the only interesting fact about these people. … Read more