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Summary[]
A community of religious zealots that was founded in 1841 in New York. Like other religious communities during this time period, sprung from the Second Great Awakening.
Exact Definition[]
Members of the Oneida Community were religious perfectionists seeking to create a utopian community. Based in Oneida, New York. Was established in 1841 by John Humphrey Noyes. Did not believe in traditional marriage, thought it created favoritism. All men were 'married' to all women. Believed that they were living in the period after Christ had already come back, so there was no sin. Wanted to create the "ideal society", so they practiced communism. Each person had his own job that he had to complete in order to make the community function.
Importance[]
Another utopian community that sprung up- showed new ideals that were valued. It failed eventually.
Additional Information[]
They are now famous for silverware.
Helpful Links[]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneida_Community
http://www.nyhistory.com/central/oneida.htm
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/429132/Oneida-Community
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