Ralpe's Blog

2. September 2013

First Mormon Temple In Kirtland The Temple is owned by the Community of Christ, the buildings of Historic Kirtland are in a park adminstered by the LDS Visitor Center. More photos on Flickr

2. September 2013

There is no Shteem-Intshein in the Bible

Pennsylvania Deitsh, a spoken language primarily used within Amish communities, carries a rich cultural and linguistic heritage. While High German is traditionally employed for religious purposes, the Amish have embraced Pennsylvania Deitsh as their everyday language.

2. September 2013

I Missed the Chicken House: Why I Didn’t Attend an Amish Service Today

I visited Yoder’s Amish farm, hoping to attend an authentic service. While the teacher couldn’t invite me, she directed me to an Amish farmer. But lost on the roads of Berlin, Ohio, and missing the key landmark of a chicken house, I ended up at an English service instead.