Amish Definitions Archives

Who Are the Amish? Know These 4 Points So You Don’t Confuse Them With Others

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Jan 9, 2023 | Amish Definitions |

“Old Order” Amish is what the general public understands as simply “Amish” — or most often thinks of when they hear or see things about the Amish. This “Old Order” label is not used by us in our language, nor did we invent that label.

Think Secular Is Atheist? How the Christian Right Take Advantage of You

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Sep 5, 2021 | Amish Definitions, Amish Resources |

“Secular” has nothing to do with religion. You can be religious and secular at the same time.

Happy Independence Day? For Whom? 100s of 1000s of Amish American Kids Suffer

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Jul 4, 2021 | Amish Culture, Amish Definitions |

A practicing Amish woman suggested that it’s better for Amish children to be raped and molested than for them to know that they have the right under US law to be protected from such abuse.