Mennonites are a Christian sect that many people misunderstand. For example, some people think they are Amish, but they are a separate group. Mennonites believe in nonresistance and lead simple...
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In relation to personal convictions, an individual's "values" generally refer to their principles or standards of behavior. The term "Christian values" has become a popular way to differentiate the...
The Amish people are known for using horses and buggies for transportation and rejecting many modern technologies such as television and public utility electricity. [1] Each Amish community is...
The name "Christian" consistently ranks among the top 50 names for boys in the Western world. Some years it's even been in the top ten. Historically, parents have named girls "Christian," too, yet...
Both Amish and Mennonites are descendants of the Anabaptist movement and share many of the same values. However, the rules they live by vary in some important ways, such as those governing their...
It’s easy to assume that Amish clothing isn’t colorful, especially considering that plain dress is essential in Amish communities. However, although focused on uniformity, clothing worn by the...