The Old Order Amish are a subgroup of the Amish church. They’re known for their conservative practices and adherence to traditional Amish values. The Old Order Amish emerged in the early 1800s as a reaction against what they perceived as the liberalization of the Amish church. The Old Order Amish way of life is dictated […]
Every culture has its own folk art that represents the group’s beliefs and interests, and Amish barn signs are as mysterious as they are distinctive. The mystery surrounding these artworks lies in their nature and purpose. Are Amish barn signs an example of what is known as hex signs, or are they something else? Where
To an outsider, Amish dating rules might seem a little bit odd, but I promise there’s sound reasoning behind each of the practices. The current divorce rate in the US is astonishingly almost 50% and, because Amish divorce isn’t an option, it’s natural for them to want to get marriage right. After all, this is
The Amish have a very particular set of rules when it comes to their day-to-day lives, but what about marriage? Do the Amish change their way of living once they have someone’s hand in marriage? Is Amish polygamy a thing? Spoiler alert: no, it’s not, but there are several Amish marital traditions that may come
The Amish have a set of rules that need to be followed if they want to consider themselves one with the community. When it comes to Amish Sunday rules, they follow specific procedures to ensure that their Sundays are dictated by faith and filled with family bonding. We’re about to explore typical Sundays in the
Amish shunning rules are immensely fascinating to the outside world, but what exactly are they and how does shunning work? The Amish have a unique culture, rich with many do’s and don’ts. If a member of an Amish community willingly violates agreed-upon rules, they may be shunned by the community. What does that mean precisely?
The word ‘ritual’ is often bandied about without much care for its meaning and significance. Yet, every social and cultural group since the dawn of time has had its share of traditions and rituals. With this examination of Amish rituals, we take a closer look at what their rituals are, and how they developed. More
Daily life in an Amish household is governed by some interesting rules, including the bedroom, but what is the purpose of these Amish bedroom rules, and how do they affect Amish relationships? Like most rules in the Amish community, they have stood the test of time since the first Amish settlers arrived in the US.
Driving through Amish towns and villages will leave you charmed by their simple lifestyles and picturesque setting. There are no streetlights or billboards, and the only store signage is a small, hand-painted wooden plaque. The lack of modern-day distractions may make it feel like you have stepped back in time, but what about the rather
No matter where you go, you’ll find a cultural group with its own distinctive names. What makes them so entertaining for the rest of us, is that they’re unique to that specific culture. It’s only natural that some of us find the unfamiliarity intriguing. Certain groups indeed have some decidedly amusing names, too. This is
Baptism in Amish communities differs slightly from other Christian belief systems. In Amish culture, baptism occurs when a person turns 18 and is viewed as an adult by the community. When an Amish individual reaches maturity, they are given the choice of whether to be baptized into the church or not; an option most of
The Amish are known as a deeply devout community, living separately from modern society and putting their religion before all else. But what exactly is that religion, and what Bible do the Amish use? Because of their seclusion from urban life, outsiders have developed some strange ideas about the religious beliefs of the Amish people.
Many worldwide religions have easily recognizable symbols that display their faith, like the Christian Cross or the Jewish Star of David These symbols allow people to recognize a specific religion or institution easily. There isn’t just one definite symbol to display their Amish religion, but this doesn’t mean they don’t have any at all, as
The Amish are certainly an interesting community from the outside looking in. An air of secrecy and their reclusive reputation has led to many questions surrounding their beliefs and religion. It’s hard to deny some of the obvious ways the Amish differ from other religious groups in North America, but there are some similarities that
Our values are the beliefs that influence and shape our behavior. Every cultural group has its own set of values that governs the group’s actions, to some degree or other. This is just as true for the Amish people. Like every other religious group, the Amish have devised rules and norms for their society based