Facebook has become a way for Amish teens to meet other Amish, organize parties and brag to their friends about their new ‘English’ (non-Amish) haircuts, and lifestyle.
We receive a lot of questions about the Amish. Here are some frequently asked questions that are not covered elsewhere.
“A wannabe really is clueless on the real deal, only seeing what he wants to…But you can tell the wannabe what he needs to know; we don’t all have to
Amish ren are generally well-behaved. Though there are always exceptions, generally they know to speak when spoken too, and typically remain quiet in …
Last month we explored 5 common features of the most conservative Amish communities.Today let’s have a look at 5 things found in the more progressive Amish …
The Amish way of life and culture explained. Read about the Plain People, their way of life; funerals, weddings, colleges, traditions.
The Amish community is known for being quite friendly, but there is still a lot that people don’t know about the unique religious group. Read to find out!
The Amish: Practices of various groups. Church organization: The Amish adopted a congregational organization. Each congregation is independent and …
Q: Do the colors of the dresses that Amish women wear have specific meanings?-Barb S., Eugene, Ore. A: Black is worn at communion and funerals.
Ask Viola . Viola, a Amish woman living in the midwest, has been kind enough to answer questions from our visitors. Viola writes from her individual knowledge, perspective, and beliefs and does not represent the entire Amish community.
