Do the Amish own guns? And if they do, why? Learn more about the Amish and their complicated relationship with firearms.
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Why Don’t the Amish Have Mustaches?
Why don't the Amish grow mustaches? Learn the answer(s) here.
Do the Amish Get Vaccinations?
Do the Amish get vaccinations? The short answer is yes. Learn more here.
What’s the Difference between Amish & Mennonite? (According to an Ex-Mennonite)
I grew up attending a Mennonite church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Whenever that comes up, I'm always asked the question — "What's the difference between Amish and Mennonite?" There are a bunch, but they're usually not significant enough for non-Mennonites or non-Amish to realize. So if you've ever found yourself asking that question, here's what you … Continue reading What’s the Difference between Amish & Mennonite? (According to an Ex-Mennonite)
What Do White Bonnets Mean to the Amish?
Why do married Amish women wear white bonnets? Learn the answers and more here.
Do the Amish Speak German?
Do the Amish speak German? Learn the answer — and the history behind it.
What Does the Last Name “Stoltzfus” Mean?
What does the last name Stoltzfus mean? Learn more about its origins and meanings here.
What’s a Mennonite? (According to an Ex-Mennonite)
What is a Mennonite? Learn the answer and the details here.
What Does the Last Name “Yoder” Mean?
What does the last name "Yoder" mean? Learn about its origins, etymology, and why it's so popular among the Amish & Mennonites.
Where Did the Amish Originate?
Where did the Amish originate? Learn the geographic location of their origins, along with the timeline that brings us to the present day.