#1 Why Don’t Amish Have Mustaches? Historically, men in the military would wear mustaches, as well as the men that persecuted the Amish community. Seen as a symbol of one’s non-pacific nature, the Amish are a peaceful group that does not associate with those who waged war. Essentially, avoiding facial hair growth above the lip …
Religion
#1 Can You Become Amish? Yes, an outsider can become an Amish community member, but it will be a rare and challenging process. Since most Amish people are born into the religion, it is seldom that a non-Amish member seeks to join by choice. Not only would that outsiderhave to learn Pennsylvania Dutch, the dialect …
#1 How Do Baptists Worship? Baptists worship through the praise and reverence of their Lord, God. Worship is usually conducted in a community-based congregation, which is separated by local areas. As worship is seen as a methodology for speaking with God directly, this dialog can be seen as non-liturgical, able to be done in privacy …
#1 Are Baptists Protestant? Yes, Baptists are a group of Protestant Christians and a subsect of their denomination, Southern Baptism – is the largest evangelical Protestant faith in America. The members of Western Christianity that do not prescribe to a Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox Church are likely Protestant. Protestantism was formed by bodies of …
#1 Do Amish Believe in Jesus? Yes, the Amish believe in Jesus and hold a trinitarian belief that states that God exists in three forms: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit (Romans 8:1-17). Despite believing fervently in God and his gospel, Amish people are not of the belief that this should be publicized. …
#1 Are Amish Christian? Yes, Amish are Christians but considered to be a highly traditionalistic form of Protestant Christianity, often influenced by German, Alsatian, or Anabaptist roots. Following the bible and using scripture in their worship practice, they are a form of Christianity that most resembles the denomination of Mennonites. As a very strict form …
#1 Why Don’t Baptists Baptize Infants? There are many different Baptist denominations, each with differing opinions. To name a few: Southern Baptist – Evangelical American Baptists Churches USA – Mainline Traditional Christianity National Baptist Convention – Historically Black Protestant And each denomination may have it’s own unique practices for baptism ceremonies. What you will find …
#1 Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Saved? This is a difficult question to answer. No one has absolute confirmation that they will be saved since no one knows with certainty what happens when we die. If you asked a Jehovah’s Witness, they might answer both yes and no. Here is the rationale behind both answers: Others may …
#1 Do Baptists Believe in The Rapture? Yes, Baptists believe in the Rapture and adhere to the teachings of a pretribulation rapture. Just some of the religions that commonly understand the end times to include an apocalypse and return of Jesus in the future include: Fundamentalist Baptists Bible churches Pentecostals Evangelicals The Rapture is not …
#1 Can A Jehovah’s Witness Marry a Catholic? Catholics formerly had very strict rules about marrying outside of their religion and interfaith unions. Considered a ‘mixed marriage,’ these have been accepted more in recent decades, and it is not seen as overtly uncommon for a Catholic to marry outside of the religion. A Catholic would …