The Yale Law School Free Exercise Clinic co-authored an amici curiae brief in support of Amish plaintiffs’ challenge of a law compelling them to use modern septic systems for certain wastewater disposal in violation of their religious beliefs forgoing technology.… SCOTUS Sides with Amish in Case Supported by Free Exercise Clinic
Dear Church, … Letter to the Amish Church
FILLMORE COUNTY, MN – The tide turning for a six year legal battle in Fillmore County is surprising for some. “I’m devastated that this is the outcome,” ex-Amish member and Fillmore County resident Lizzy Hershberger said. It… Former Amish community member reacts to U.S. Supreme Court decision in septic dispute
CHARLOTTE, MI – When you pull up to the Charlotte Community Library, you may notice something new in the parking lot: buggy parking. In the spring, the library redid the parking lot. One component of the… Charlotte Community Library adds buggy parking for Amish patrons
For decades, Hank Wiebe of Hillsboro has flipped pancakes during the annual Mennonite Relief Sale. He started out as a kid, helping his parents make Russian pancakes. Now, he is sharing the experience with his… Annual Mennonite Relief Sale brings in hundreds of visitors to raise thousands of dollars to help others around the world
GREENFIELD, OH – The 14th annual Hillsboro Amish Community Consignment Auction, which will go to helping Amish schools, will be held July 9-10. Grant Bussey, one of the auctioneers, said the auction will go on… Auction to Help Local Amish Schools
Do not think for even a moment that being Amish will earn you one ounce of favor with God. Going to the Amish church, following the church rules and traditions of your forefathers, are not… The Only Way
“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out” (1 Timothy 6:7). This verse comes right in the middle of advice on wealth. Paul is saying in verse… Financial Contentment and Trust
I used to be a very different person. Life did not make sense to me. It seemed purposeless… a mix of happiness and sorrow, with death waiting at the end at an undetermined point in… My Surprising Story
Have you ever wondered what survivors of abuse wish you knew or what they wish for from you? Today, I have a simple list – complied by survivors – that answers that question. Earlier this… 9 Things Survivors of Abuse Wish You Knew
