Celebrating Easter and Good Friday as an Amish American Child: 2023 Edition
Jesus on a cross isn’t something you’ll likely see in traditional Amish homes. But you might see Easter eggs and bunnies.
Read MorePosted by Torah Bontrager | Apr 9, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
Jesus on a cross isn’t something you’ll likely see in traditional Amish homes. But you might see Easter eggs and bunnies.
Read MorePosted by Torah Bontrager | Apr 2, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
Blind obedience to authority can prevent you from thinking critically and making your own decisions. It can stifle creativity and independent thought, leading to a narrow worldview and a lack of self-confidence. This is why a rigorous education is so important.
Read MorePosted by B.R., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Mar 20, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
A culture built on this foundation with unchanging beliefs for so long has created a society of isolation, oppression, and fear for Amish people, specifically for those who do not have as many rights within their community.
Read MorePosted by H.R., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Feb 13, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
Gilead, like most fundamentalist societies, requires a strict uniform for all citizens according to their societal role. Similar to the handmaid’s uniform, Amish women are required to wear long, often dark-colored, dresses with white caps to cover their hair.
Read MorePosted by H.J., Intern - Amish Heritage Foundation | Feb 6, 2023 | Amish Culture, Amish Religion |
From clothing to music to modern medicine to the size of the Amish population, consider this your ultimate guide for accurate information about Amish stereotypes.
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