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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.
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.
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.
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.
Shakers believed in celibacy to focus on spiritual growth and to uphold the ideal of purity. The practice of celibacy led to a decline in their population over time, making it difficult for the Shaker community to sustain itself. However, there are still a few practicing communities today.
Some American religions that dress in 1800s clothing include the Amish, Mennonites, Quakers, Shakers, and some fundamentalist Mormon sects. These groups adhere to traditional dress as a way of living out their religious beliefs and maintaining a connection to their historical roots.
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.
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.
the shakers are a small religious section that was founded in machester,England, in 1747
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
Shakers are a nearly extinct religious sect.
Australian's Salt Shakers religious group does not support gay marriage. It has a campaign on its website opposing it.
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.
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G. R. Runyon has written: 'Shakers and Shakerism' -- subject(s): Collective settlements, Doctrines, Property, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Property, Shakers
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.
The Shakers lived as family units, practicing a celibate, protestant, conservative and communistic form of life.
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