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Are the Shakers the only religious group able to establish a lasting Uptopian community?
Did even the Shakers achieve that?
To the extent which Shakers achieved it, which is to say to the extent which some small set of fervent believers band together to create a community which they largely believe is following principles they all believe, well that kind of thing (whether you call it a cult or a community) happens all over the place. Consider monastic orders such as the Benedictines, which have existed for hundreds of years.
Everyone's utopia is different, but you can find small groups close enough to agreement to make it work, sometimes for much longer than Shakers.
What else can I help you with?
Are the shakers a cult?
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
What religious group practiced celibacy and depended upon new converts for survival?
The Shakers were a religious group that practiced celibacy and relied on new converts to sustain their community. They believed in communal living, equality of the sexes, and pacifism. Their population declined because of their celibacy requirement.
What functional prerequisites was not fulfilled by the religious sect known as the Shakers?
The Shakers did not fulfill the functional prerequisite of demographic reproduction due to their strict beliefs against marriage and sexual relations. This led to a decline in their numbers over time.
Why do shakers believe in celibacy and was that the reason they are in non existence?
According to the Official Creed of the Shakers (http://www.bible.ca/cr-shakers.htm just ignore the advertising) celibacy was practiced as a form of obedience to Christ's example of celibacy. Overcoming "lust" and remaining a virgin allowed the believer to remain pure from that particular sin while he/she lived on earth and furthered their work towards perfection. You can read the book of all of Mother Anne's teachings at that website. Interestingly, fatherhood and motherhood were held in high esteem and Shakers often adopted orphans who would then be raised in a mixed-gender household, with a "mother" and "father" and "aunts" and "uncles." Many sociologists believe that the reason for the slow extinction of the Shakers comes not only from the practice of celibacy but also from changes in laws so that religious groups were no longer allowed to adopt orphans. For an in-depth, scholarly view of the Shaker's, you can read about them here: http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/13/71/f7.pdf
Why dont people from the shaker religion not marry?
The Shakers, or the Society of United Believers, believed that sin and transgression entered the world through intimacy and sexual intercourse. They therefore practiced celibacy to maintain a pure life in the the eyes of the Parents, Ann Lee and Jesus Christ. The only way the religion lengthened its' life was through new believers or adoption.
Are the shakers a cult?
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
What religious books do the shakers follow?
The founder of the Shakers, as a religious group, was formerly a Quaker. Both Quakers and Shakers use the Bible as their fundamental religious book.
Who are the shakers?
the shakers are a small religious section that was founded in machester,England, in 1747
What religious group practiced celibacy and depended upon new converts for survival?
The Shakers were a religious group that practiced celibacy and relied on new converts to sustain their community. They believed in communal living, equality of the sexes, and pacifism. Their population declined because of their celibacy requirement.
What has the author Lucy Bowers written?
Lucy Bowers has written: 'Concise statements concerning the life and religious views of the Shakers' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Shakers 'Concise statements concerning the religious views of the Shakers' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Shakers
What was the longest lasting Utopian community in the US?
shakers
What is the sentence for sect?
Shakers are a nearly extinct religious sect.
What is the position of Australia's Salt Shakers religious group concerning same-sex marriage?
Australian's Salt Shakers religious group does not support gay marriage. It has a campaign on its website opposing it.
Why were the shakers called the shakers?
According to the article that I read on the internet, and what I had heard before they shook in religious fervor during their religious services, thus the name.
What new religious group grouped formed in the 1830's?
the shakers
What has the author G R Runyon written?
G. R. Runyon has written: 'Shakers and Shakerism' -- subject(s): Collective settlements, Doctrines, Property, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Property, Shakers
What was the small religious group that settled in Michigan in the Crystal Lake area?
The small religious group that settled in the Crystal Lake area of Michigan was the Shakers. Known for their communal lifestyle, pacifism, and unique worship practices, the Shakers established a community in the mid-19th century. They emphasized simplicity, craftsmanship, and equality, and played a significant role in the cultural landscape of the region during their time.
