http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2006/
07/23/the_last_ones_standing/?page=full Things I didn’t know: there is still Shaker community, though there are only four of them left. Their website explains why they share all their goods: “Those who give up all material things for the sake of the Gospel learn by that same Gospel that they may learn to live without assurance of the morrow in joyous confidence that they will lack nothing. The spirit of Christian poverty is more than the absence of wealth. The New Testament never condemns wealth as such, only when a person’s possessions come between him and God is there any real danger.” 20:39
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Entry Posted July 31, 2006
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Adam's Life (sokpuppet.blogspot.com):
… course would... you know... sort of bring about the end to one's lineage. And if we can't have kids to thrust our strange beliefs on, then who will lead our cult spiritual revolution once we go off to that big yurt in the sky? After all, celibacy wasnot exactly a big draw for the Shakers. Why would a religion include a mandate to promote the eventual extinction of the human race? Because that's what would happen if everyone suddenly went celibate. Didn't anyone see Children of Men?!?! …
EvilCON (www.evilcon.net):
… Now there are only 4 left. Interestingly enough, they’ve been an inspiration to modern furniture designers and at least one software engineer (yours truly) because of their idea of simplicity and form following function. Their churches had no supporting pillars and required …
Christopher Hedges (christopherhedges.com):
… Ignoring the teachings of Darwin, eco-extremists swear off reproduction in an effort to save the earth. Good luck with that plan. Celibacy hasn’t worked well in the past for other social movements — know anyShakersin your neighborhood? …
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