Understanding the Subtleties: Mennonite and Amish Distinctions
Words: 542 1553The tranquil rolling hills of Pennsylvania and Ohio provide more than just picturesque landscapes. They are also the backdrop for two closely-knit yet distinct religious communities: the Mennonites and the Amish. While both groups share Anabaptist origins, hailing from the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, their respective journeys over time have molded unique cultural and theological identities. To an outsider, the differences might appear minuscule, but to those within, they are defining. At the heart of their separation lies […]