Amish Religious Customs In the last few decades, tourists have discovered the Amish. Each year, people travel to places like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, hoping to catch a glimpse of Amish life. From the buggies and the plows, to the simply dressed people, the Amish have become fascinating ...

When Christopher Columbus first landed on the island of Hispaniola, he had no concept of what his voyage had discovered. A New World; with boundless land and new frontiers for exploration. Political issues and mighty Spain prevented England from venturing into New World colonization. In 1584, Sir Wa...

In The World, But Not Of The World To many, the Amish are viewed as misunderstood, shut off from the outside world. Many Americans are angered by the Amish ways and beliefs. Are the Amish trying to defy the American political system or are they just misunderstood. Is it political reasons or reli...

The Penn Family William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, had many personal defeats but always found a way to be victorious. The thing that made him famous was the fact that he never let his disappointments get the better of himself. When he was down, he always found a way to get back up. Not only...

"Human Life is the basis of all good and is the necessary source and condition of every human activity and all of society. Most people regard life as something sacred and hold that no one may dispose of it at will, but believers see in life something greater, namely a gift of God's love which the...

William Penn is one of the most famous and well-known figures of our history to this day. Through his many travels and his dedication, William Penn became for the future generations of Americans both a spokesman and a model for an ideal American. His autobiography, The Autobiography of William Penn,...