(Exodous 20:14). Second, in a communal society that values humility, posing for photos is a sign of pride that calls attention to oneself and rubs against Amish beliefs about the importance of ...

Miller said religion permeates every aspect of a person's life. He said the Amish use the word Gemeinde to describe the church, but it means brotherhood or community, something the Amish value. Miller ...

In the US, some Republicans view the members of a tiny Christian group as “guardians of lost values"–and a powerful political ...

The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of ...

T he Amish are a unique community known for their simple, traditional way of life, strong religious beliefs, and distinct ...

which prohibits the making of "graven images," the Amish believe any physical representation of themselves (whether a photograph, a painting, or film) promotes individualism and vanity ...

Feeling overwhelmed by the relentless pace of modern technology? You’re not alone — Gen Z is embracing a quieter, slower way ...

More conservative members of the Amish community in Ohio are suing the state over a law they say violates their religious ...

The trial record demonstrated that the state law effected a "severe" and "inescapable" burden on the parents' ability to pass onto their children the Amish religion and "the fundamental mode of ...

Musk's tweets underscore the growing prominence of religion in US politics and the Republican party's efforts to integrate the Amish into its electorate. The Amish and their vote in US history The ...