- The Amish are a devout, very traditional Christian faith dating back to the 1500s. They value simple living, plain clothes, close church and family relationships, limited use of modern conveniences, ...

Gift items for sale in Walnut Creek, Ohio, in May 2023. Susan Trollinger Ohio’s Amish Country, located in the northeastern part of the state, draws over 4 million visitors every year – second only to ...

This 23-year-old who grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer is today an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feb. 14—This is the 22nd article written to commemorate the Rush County Bicentennial. Forty-eight years ago I wrote a graduate ...

A Nov. 28 Threads post (direct link, archive link) makes sweeping claims about the health of Amish people compared to other Americans. “Amish people have a longer life expectancy than regular people ...

If you've ever stepped into authentic Amish country, you'll know that there are plenty of culinary treats on offer. Think fresh bread cooling on the counter, sweet pies tucked on countertops to cool, ...

Coauthored with Jeanette Harder, Ph.D. Understanding Amish values and customs helps us support families and communities to keep their children safe. In this piece, we provide background on various ...