Amish
Spring for Amish people in Pennsylvania means ‘mud sales,’ from pitchforks to pies
By Mark Scolforo — March 14, 2024
GORDONVILLE, Pa. (AP) — In booming Lancaster, among the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania, large Amish families and the cost of farmland has put pressure on the traditional lives they prefer.
Slain pregnant Amish woman had cuts to her head and neck, Pennsylvania police say
By Mark Scolforo and Peter Smith — March 1, 2024
SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Scores of Amish turned out for calling hours Thursday evening at a home in the community.
How ‘Witness’ became a thrilling audio drama and a parable about America’s soul
By Bob Smietana — January 8, 2024
(RNS) — A new podcast version of ‘Witness’ is both thriller filled with so-called driveway moments and an insightful story of America’s crisis of faith.
Amish culture prizes peace − but you wouldn’t necessarily know it from a stop in Amish Country tourist towns
By Susan L Trollinger — November 2, 2023
(The Conversation) — Much of the tourism industry that’s sprung up around Amish areas says more about Americans’ own identity than Amish values, a scholar writes.
Court sides with Amish families in case that pits septic tank rules against religious beliefs
By Steve Karnowski — July 12, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A three-judge panel ruled that the government “failed to demonstrate a compelling state interest” to justify overriding the religious freedom of the Amish families that challenged state regulations governing the disposal of gray water
Who is at the manger? Nativity sets around the world show each culture’s take on the Christmas story
By Kayla Harris and Neomi De Anda — December 24, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures.
When it comes to forgiveness, faith and science agree on the benefits
By Azza Karam and Andrew Serazin — October 24, 2022
(RNS) — Across dozens of scientific studies in diverse contexts, the physical and mental health benefits of forgiveness have been validated.
The Hasidic educational standard should meet the old Amish one
By Mark Silk — September 30, 2022
(RNS) — Rather than the current Supreme Court's.
Prayer for kidnappers deeply rooted in mission group’s faith
By Peter Smith — October 28, 2021
The missionary group was kidnapped Oct. 16 while returning from a visit to an orphanage supported by Christian Aid Ministries. The 400 Mawozo gang has threatened to kill the 16 Americans and one Canadian if ransom demands aren’t met.
Amish put faith in God’s will and herd immunity over vaccine
By John Seewer — June 29, 2021
(AP) — The vaccination drive is lagging far behind in many Amish communities across the U.S. following a wave of virus outbreaks that swept through their churches and homes during the past year.
Coroner says buried Amish teen had been strangled, stabbed
By Associated Press — April 24, 2021
(AP) — Linda Stoltzfoos was last seen walking home from church in the Bird-in-Hand area on June 21, 2020.
What the Amish can teach us about surviving apocalyptic times
By David Williams — April 13, 2020
(RNS) — The strange familiarity of this time should help us endure it. We know this story from a hundred books and films.
Amish farmers have a ‘complicated relationship’ with nature, are skeptical of climate change
By Elizabeth E. Evans — February 14, 2020
LANCASTER, Pa. (RNS) — Amish farmers may embrace a simple, back to the earth lifestyle, but they may not embrace the ‘creation care’ theology of Christian environmentalists.
Amish not immune to #MeToo, victims say
By Lisa Green — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Lack of education and a culture of submission create an environment ripe for abuse, says the founder of the nonprofit Amish Heritage Foundation.
Fall religion reading: Heavy-duty edition
By Kimberly Winston — October 4, 2017
(RNS) Get serious with this list of 10 new or recently released books with religion (or no religion) between the covers.
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