The word Amish usually prompts images of plain dress, local communities, and intensely family-oriented life, but the average American is still in the dark about the Amish way of life. Generally speaking, Amish values emphasize the importance of simple living, rural life, and Gelassenheit (submission to God’s will). They place a lot of value upon […]
Formally known as the Old Order Amish, the Amish are an Anabaptist traditional Christian group with origins based in Swiss-German and Alsatian groups. They’re closely related to Mennonites. The majority of the Amish population resides in the U.S, specifically North America and yet people are still unfamiliar with the type of Amish people. The Amish
If you’ve ever seen an Amish family on their buggy ride through the countryside, you may have been curious about their life. Thoughts start racing through your mind, like where did they come from, where are they going, and what makes them live such a secluded life? What language does the Amish speak? These are
When pitted against the multitude of various cultures that make up the North American melting pot, Amish history is often overlooked. Schoolchildren aren’t taught about Amish history in great detail, perhaps because the Amish aren’t a major player in the political landscape, but it’s especially unique in that, when looking at the past, we learn