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  1. Children Taken From Canadian Mennonite Community

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    removed from an orthodox Mennonite community in Canada where distressed." The orthodox Mennonite community eschews modern University of Winnipeg's Mennonite studies program, said earlier this year that many Mennonites believe in traditional

  2. 'Amish Mafia:' Taking Care of Business in Amish Country

    Mon, 10 Dec 2012

    expose one of the already secretive Amish community's most tightly kept secrets as Lebanon Levi leads a powerful team of Mennonite "mafia." The gang is part "Law and Order," part "The Sopranos," and have been charged with resolving disputes in

  3. 10 great places for a rural 'haycation'

    Fri, 13 May 2011

    blackberryfarm.com Rocky Acre Farm Bed and Breakfast Mount Joy, Pa. This historic property in Lancaster County has been run by a Mennonite family since 1965, although it has been around for two centuries, and once was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Now it's

  4. Christian Network Implicated in Parental Kidnapping Involving Lesbian Partner

    Mon, 25 Apr 2011

    An Amish Mennonite pastor charged with helping a woman kidnap her daughter from her lesbian filed by the FBI in a federal court in Vermont alleges that the Amish Mennonite pastor aided in the "international parental kidnapping" of Isabella

  5. Farmhouse Fire in Harrisburg, Pa., Kills 7 Children

    Wed, 9 Mar 2011

    scene, in Blaine, a rural Mennonite community in Pennsylvania the Clouses' Amish and Mennonite neighbors turned up today Although they live in a Mennonite community, the Clouses are not Mennonites and so they do have electricity

  6. Wall Street Risks Push Investors Toward Faith-Based Funds

    Thu, 24 Jun 2010

    MMA Praxis Assets Under Management: $610 million Five-Year Average Annualized Return: 2 percent Profile: Part of the Mennonite Church USA, MMA invests according to Anabaptist principles. It focuses on the sanctity of life and human rights, and avoids

News

  1. Free Speech or Support for Terrorists? Supreme Court Weighs Key Patriot Act Provision

    Fri, 19 Feb 2010

    individual who could potentially be connected to government-designated terrorist groups . Lisa Schrich, a professor at Eastern Mennonite University, has just returned from Afghanistan, where she, too, felt hamstrung in her efforts to work toward a nonviolent

  2. Carrie Bradshaw -- in a Bonnet?

    Tue, 26 May 2009

    Draw Curious Readers Woodsmall was inspired to write about the Amish after growing up with a best friend who was an Amish Mennonite . During the years, she has earned the community's trust. "I have some really good [conservative] Amish friends who

  3. Puppies 'Viewed as Livestock' in Amish Community, Says Rescue Advocate

    Fri, 27 Mar 2009

    de-bark" their dogs. "The farmers, the Amish and the Mennonites , they pull the heads back and then they hammer sharp instruments income for them." Ezekiel -- not his real name -- is a Mennonite farmer in Pennsylvania. He agreed to speak to "Nightline

  4. Courtroom Twists Muffle Landis' Doping Denials

    Thu, 8 Jan 2009

    subject. I can't imagine how it would change." His mother Arlene, wearing her hair in a bun covered by the traditional Mennonite bonnet, watched quietly from the front row as her son testified. Earlier in the day, she stopped by the press room and

  5. Easy Ways To Invest Based on Your Faith

    Fri, 24 Oct 2008

    available that adhere to the Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Mennonite and evangelical branches of Protestantism. The largest group pornography business. The MMA Praxis funds invest according to Mennonite beliefs, and focus on promoting causes like AIDS prevention

  6. Banker's Honor

    Wed, 17 Sep 2008

    returned from Saipan after World War II and took a position at the First National Bank of Landisville. In the heart of Amish and Mennonite farmland in southeastern Pennsylvania, it was as small-town as it sounds. Dad looked upon his job as a service to the people

  7. The Outsiders: Amish Community Speaks Out

    Thu, 19 Jun 2008

    the country within minutes. "It's just news about Amish and Mennonites , it's not national news -- it's just in our language and news of happenings among Amish and Mennonite people," John said. "Somebody dies, somebody gets married

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Videos

  1. 'Breaking Amish' Stars Not Really Amish?

    Sat, 22 Sep 2012

    Reporter: "Breaking amish" follows four amish and one mennonite , as they trade the fields for the skyscrapers of the big for the first time, break out from their respective amish/ mennonite communities. It's like a telegram just came through. Reporter

    Mennonite found at 0:45

    to drive a car. Reporter: "Breaking amish" follows four amish and one mennonite , as they trade the fields for the skyscrapers of the big apple. The show, quote, provides a never-before-seen look at the lives of young men and women, as they, for the first time, break out from their respective amish/ mennonite communities. It's like a telegram just came through. Reporter: "Breaking amish" is breaking through in the ratings game, as well. Averaging 3
  2. 'Amish Mafia': New Reality Show to Debut

    Mon, 10 Dec 2012

    secrets is about to be exploezed in "amish mafia." I make sure the peace is being kept. Reporter: He leads a powerful teamf mennonite made men. They solve disputes, dish out justice. Are you here to arrest me? Reporter: And inforcing the laws of lancaster

    Mennonite found at 0:16

    sure the peace is being kept. Reporter: He leads a powerful teamf mennonite made men. They solve disputes, dish out justice. Are you here to arrest me? Reporter: And inforcing the laws of lancaster, pennsylvania's,
  3. Ryan Blair's Story: Gang Member to Millionaire

    Thu, 15 Sep 2011

    of me by the grace of god my mom got her life together she just found in mentor. And the man invested in me took it took mennonites wing and taught me how to be announced nor. That's and and certainly the circumstances have changed dramatically for you

    Mennonites found at 1:39

    found in mentor. And the man invested in me took it took mennonites wing and taught me how to be announced nor. That's and and certainly the circumstances have changed dramatically for you since then
  4. Amish Girl Fatally Shot in Buggy

    Tue, 20 Dec 2011

    run errands themselves. Aren't going anywhere now without their parents. And one man who drives people in the Amish and mennonite communities to stores is changing how he's doing things to. Take more precaution and uninsured but I have young people

    Mennonite found at 0:41

    their parents. And one man who drives people in the Amish and mennonite communities to stores is changing how he's doing things to. Take more precaution and uninsured but I have young people with damaged
  5. Farmhouse Fire Kills 7 Kids

    Wed, 9 Mar 2011

    devastating fire. He says what makes it more devastating is knowing that those seven children died in the house in rural mennonite community in Pennsylvania. About twenty miles outside Harrisburg. Investigators believe the fire broke out after 10 o'clock

    Mennonite found at 0:20

    knowing that those seven children died in the -- house in rural mennonite community in Pennsylvania. About twenty miles outside Harrisburg. Investigators believe the fire broke out after 10 o'clock at night about fifteen minutes
  6. What Caused Pennsylvania House Fire?

    Wed, 9 Mar 2011

    playing with Igniting a blanket. For this town of 2500. The lost touched every one. Neighbors many from the conservative mennonite community turned up to help out on the farm or just be close. But He told target sudden effect on to. Yeah I think I can

    Mennonite found at 1:19

    of 2500. The lost touched every one. Neighbors many from the conservative mennonite community turned up to help out on the farm or just be close. But He told target -- -- sudden effect on
  7. ABC News Update

    Wed, 9 Mar 2011

    house. At that time the fire department was already residents was fully involved. Firefighters battled the blaze in this mennonite community in rural Pennsylvania. But they couldn't save the seven children who died of smoke inhalation their ages range

    Mennonite found at 2:39

    -- -- residents was fully involved. Firefighters battled the blaze in this mennonite community in rural Pennsylvania. But they couldn't save the seven children who died of smoke inhalation their ages range from seven months
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Breaking Amish, a reality show that follows four Amish and one Mennonite in New York City, averaged 3 million viewers for its first two episodes.

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