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Amish
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Amish & the Plain People 
 Contains information about "the Amish, the Mennonites, the Brethren, and the other 'Plain People' of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country." Features an extensive FAQ, a list of Amish-related attractions, information on Amish quilts and other products, and more. From the Pennsylvania Dutch County Welcome Center. http://www.800padutch.com/amish.shtml Topics: Christianity Last updated Nov 28, 2007 Health of the Amish People
Transcript of a June 2005 interview with Dr. Alan Shuldiner (professor and Head of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition at the University of Maryland School of Medicine) about "how the lifestyle of the Amish people in the U.S. influences their health." Discusses genetic diseases that are rare in the general population but occur more often in the Amish community, as well as diabetes, exercise, and diet. From the Health Report, Radio National, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s1392353.htm Topics: Christianity, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science Last updated Jul 6, 2005 National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom
The mission of this committee is "to defend and preserve the religious freedom of the Old Order Amish religion in the United States." Includes a FAQ and overview of Amish history and culture, a list of references, and articles and press releases concerning the 1972 U.S. Supreme Court case Wisconsin vs. Yoder, in which the court determined it was unconstitutional to force Amish children into public high schools. http://holycrosslivonia.org/amish/ Topics: Christianity Last updated Oct 20, 2005 |
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