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To: combat_boots
No way would Quakers go for gay marriage. Shakers, maybe.

Absolutely not Shakers. They are sworn to celibacy and are a community of definitely unmarried individuals. Very devout, from what I've learned of them, and cleave unswervingly to the clear teachings of Christ. They are also very industrious and skillful. I wish they were not on the decline, if not already extinct in their purest form.

9 posted on 12/07/2009 5:34:57 PM PST by fwdude (It is not the liberals who will destroy this country, but the "moderates.")
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To: fwdude
They are also very industrious and skillful. I wish they were not on the decline, if not already extinct in their purest form.

It was decided that it was against human nature to forbid procreation so the adoption of children by Shakers was outlawed. The survive only through conversions and I think there is only 1 community left, somewhere in Maine.

15 posted on 12/07/2009 5:46:41 PM PST by Oshkalaboomboom
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