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 ...
Mennonite culture is a wide spectrum. More conservative Mennonites mirror similar beliefs and practices to Amish people, while modern Mennonites have embraced the changing times closer to a non ...
(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 ...
According to their religious faith, Swartzentruber Amish believe they should avoid showy behavior and reject a reliance on worldly things. The state law requires them to choose between following ...
Dating apps are commonplace in the United States, but the Amish stay offline. Two DW reporters traveled to Pennsylvania to ...
No smartphones, no internet – and no electricity. Making butter with an American Amish community presented Sydney’s Pepe Saya ...
The Swartzentruber Amish teamed up with Harvard Law to challenge Ohio's new traffic law that requires flashing lights on horse-drawn buggies.