Amish community

Sometimes there is a need for a new barn to be built in an Amish community. A farmer may be starting up farming. Sometimes disaster strikes and a barn will burn down. Amish society is based on a Christian belief in mutual aid. Amish church members are committed to helping one another, and put that belief into practice when putting up a barn. Barn raisings are synonymous with Amish life, and have become iconic of the people, often being featured in images of the Amish or portrayed on film in

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Amish group in rural Ohio celebrate a goodbye picnic for four women and one man who will begin serving hate crime sentences this Friday

The Amish, known for their simple lifestyle and rejection of modern technology, have established numerous communities across the United States. While their

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Amish family praying together before dinner

A look at the Amish community in Elkhart & LaGrange Counties (25 photos)

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In 2004, two Amish children—siblings, in fact—died while playing. They weren’t doing anything particularly dangerous, just normal recreation, but somehow they both passed away suddenly. But in the intervening 15-odd years, a lot has changed technologically. So when two more siblings died more recently, the Mayo Clinic had better tools at their disposal. And they’ve now solved the mystery.

Amish families have on average 6-9 children (depending on the community). Some Amish prefer having children at home, or in special birthing centers...

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Exploring Pennsylvania Dutch Country is like stepping back in time but, as Barbara Noe reports, the slower, technology-free life has its compensations.

Today Don Burke gives us a look at the home of Mary Graber of the Jamesport, Missouri Amish community. This is a pretty progressive settlement, technology-wise. In this post you’ll see some things Don found in Mary’s home on his most recent visit which surprised him. #amish #amishlife #amishhome #simpleliving #offthegrid #offgridliving

If you’re not familiar with the Amish, that could be because you don’t live in a state that has them (or you haven’t watched the many documentaries about the secluded group). The Amish are a distinct subculture that speaks Pennsylvania German, uses horse and buggies for transport, and leads a traditional lifestyle. The Amish are […]

We came across this Amish kitchen from a historical farmhouse site, and we think it is so beautiful. The appliances surprised us, too; the refrigerator is gas-powered!Apparently the refrigerator is gas-powered, and the range is powered by a mixture of gas and coal. That is a seriously substantial stove; it looks like one giant heap of metal!This kitchen is very simple and old-fashioned, but I love the way the light comes in, and how the pale green paint creates a feel of serenity.

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