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 ...
According to dozens of Amish, Mennonite, and ex-Amish who spoke with The Post this week, many of the groups’ deepest-held beliefs — including limited government and freedom of religion ...
Persecuted for their beliefs, including adult baptism and refusal to participate in military service, many Amish migrated to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries. They settled primarily in ...
It was also an opportunity to bring the historically politically adverse and traditionalist culture under the Grand Old Party’s umbrella. Some Amish refrain from voting due to beliefs emphasizing ...
Some Amish refrain from voting due to beliefs emphasizing separation from "worldly" influences, though a desire for religious freedom and protection from government overreach has drawn more to the ...