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The group that comes most immediately to mind is the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, also known as the Believers, or Shakers. A member of this group was called, not surprisingly, a believer or a shaker, and titled Brother or Sister. The shakers were, from beginning to end, comprised of male and female members who lived a celibate communal life.

The shakers were probably the most successful communal religious group in America, having founded 19 thriving colonies and, at its peak, having at one time about 6,000 members. From 1774, When the first shaker immigrated to America, to today, their total membership numbered about 20,000. Today (2009) there are fewer than 8 remaining members.

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