The near absence of tobacco in the Amish community–some men do smoke cigars–results in a 63% lower rate of tobacco-related cancers, according to a 2004 study of Ohio’s Amish population. The Amish also ...

Do the Amish pay taxes? In the quiet landscapes of rural North America, the Amish community thrives, embracing a way of life steeped in tradition, simplicity, and a profound commitment to ...

There are more than 367,000 Amish people living in America. And while the largest majority do call Pennsylvania and Ohio home, there are Amish communities in 32 of the 50 United States. Think of the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MEADVILLE, PA — Andy Byler spoke slowly in June as he recounted the horrors he encountered when he returned home in February 2024 ...

If you were contemplating making a lifetime commitment to joining an Amish community, wouldn’t you at least take a few minutes to look up the subject on the internet to learn more? That’s the step six ...

Across rural America, a quiet transportation shift is unfolding on gravel roads long dominated by horses and black buggies. In a growing number of Amish settlements, long-range electric bicycles are ...

After spending a month with Amish families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, an upstate New York woman has decided she wants to become Amish.Billie Jo Heffron ...