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8 Misconceptions About the Amish
In movies like Witness and TV shows like Vanilla Ice Goes Amish, the Amish are depicted as folks who avoid technology and ...
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Daniel Beiler grew up in an Amish community with few modern conveniences. He dreamed of a bigger world, and was excommunicated a decade ago. He told BI what he misses most — and what thrills him ...
Most Amish today will not pose for a photograph. Considering it a violation of the Second Commandment, which prohibits the making of "graven images," the Amish believe any physical representation ...
In America, there are several non-Amish groups who share the same basic Anabaptist religious beliefs regarding pacifism and adult baptism, and who follow the teachings of Jesus in how they ...
A small, immobile lump concealed by layers of hand-stitched quilts caught the Amish woman’s eye as she stepped into her youngest child’s bedroom. Pulling back the covers, she discovered her ...
Dark side Force-wielders like Vader aren't meant to lead but to use and abuse the military. Given Darth Vader’s considerable intelligence, experience, and strength, it seems strange that he ...
Who is Darth Plagueis? Well, as a refresher, let’s hear it straight from Palpatine himself in the prequels, as he explains it to Anakin: "Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?
A German naval vessel sailed into London on the River Thames this week, while blasting iconic "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader’s "The Imperial March," though the country’s military branch says ...
The Empire State Building can now be lit with moving images, with the crystal clear silhouette of Darth Vader projected on its side Monday serving as only a taste of what’s possible with today ...
Such was their hatred for him that they even branded him Darth Vader, after one of the most iconic and reviled villains in popular culture, the merciless Star Wars character who exuded rage and ...