The American Shakers, Ann Lee

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000000000 00000000 000 00000000 The American Shakers A Celibate, Religious Community. Founded by Ann Lee of Manchester, Eng- land (1736-1784). Established in America, 1774. Societies founded in seven states. BASIC PRINCIPLES Purity of Life, Confession of Sin, Conse- cration of Strength, Time and Talent. BELIEFS Duality of the Deity, Father and Mother God. The Mighty Dual Spirit, Creator of Life, Light, Truth and Love. Duality of the Christ Spirit, as manifested by Jesus, and Ann Lee. Immortal Life, Progress of the Soul, Faithfulness, Lawfulness, Equality of the Sexes, Equality in Labor, Equality in Property, Temperance in all things, Justice, and Kindness to all. GOVERNMENT The head of the Shaker Order, is Christ. Represented in a Dual Order of Leaders, Ministry, Elders, and Trustees. COMMUNITY Perpetuated by admission of serious minded persons, and adoption of children. SHAKER MOTTO "Hands to work, and Hearts to God." ANN LEE. 0000000 00000 000000000

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