The Amish still have a significant edge in late-life health, with lower rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more. Many people think of the Amish as living without. These devout ...

When Eddie Swartzentruber ran away in the middle of the night, it was freezing in the heart of Minnesota. Hours had built up to the moment he snuck down the stairs, fled from his Amish community and ...

The last thing anyone expects a 40-year-old Amish wife and mother to do is tap the family bank account and light out on her own for parts unknown. Yet Grace Byler knew something was disturbing her ...

BIRD-IN-HAND, Pa. — The Amish live without electricity, cars, telephones and, usually, without voting. But they are being sought this year as Republicans try to sign up every possible supporter in ...

My husband Joe and I and son Kevin spent last weekend at daughter Susan’s house. Our community sets up “secret pals” for widows, widowers, people with disabilities, etc. This means Susan has had a ...

Higher land prices have forced Amish off the farms and into business. There are thousands of Amish run firms out there making everything from plumbing supplies to furniture. But running an Amish ...

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 ...

Just when you thought reality TV couldn’t get more outrageous comes the Discovery Channel’s new show called Amish Mafia! The gang’s leader is Levi who carries out an ‘eye for an eye’ brand of justice.

“I ran out of the house and out the driveway and down the gravel road, I just ran as fast as I could,” the Minnesota man said. Screengrabs from @eddieswartzentruber_1996's TikTok videos When Eddie ...