Have you ever heard about the Group of People that call themselves Shakers?
By marie2052
@marie2052 (3691)
United States
February 7, 2012 7:58pm CST
I watched a documentary on netflix last night it was awesome. I had always heard of shaker furniture and never thought it was from people themselves being called Shakers.
Their work had very fine line detail
They were a very devout group of people that dedicated themselves to God. Once they turned over their life, they never had an encounter with an man or woman.
They were celebate til the day they died in honor of the Lord.
Today there are only about 2 dozen left and they still carry on as if there were 100 still around.
They should always be aknowledged with love and reverence. Once watchingthe documentary a new meaning of God and his marvolous ways he works within the people actaully is what enables us to all be individuals and choose our own path.
If you have netflix catch it it is extremely good learning into the background of their religion and cultures.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
9 Feb 12
Yes, I've known about the Shakers for quite some time. I think I discovered them through my love of antique furniture and design. I read a good book about them that had a lot of pictures of their housing and told how they divided the work and so on. It was a fascinating look at the culture of this religious sect.
With absolute celibacy, it's a wonder there are any left at all.
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@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
9 Feb 12
And all these years seeing the "shaker" furniture store I thought it was made by Amish or mormon groups.
Thank you for your knowledge and that you got to enjoy reading about them also.
I am going to look for a book on them
have a wonderful day.
@MaryLynn321 (2680)
• United States
8 Feb 12
When I started reading what you wrote, I was wondering if they were anything like the Amish or Mennonites. It sounds like the are. It is too bad that there are only a few dozen of them left. I often wonder if I would enjoy living more that way. I love to cook and also can and preserve food. I think eventually I could do with out TV. Plus we pretty much are alone most of the time so I wouldn't think that would be that bad.
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@chrystaltears (3392)
• United States
8 Feb 12
I would love to watch that! I have had some divine experiences with God and his closeness after fasting, communication and much daily devoted ready and more. So I love watching anything such as this. I hope I run into this. Thanks so much!
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@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
9 Feb 12
You are most welcome.
What I found fascinating about it is even children joined at an early age or came with their parents and remained in that way of life. since they do not have children themselves, it was amazing to see the young pictures and of the few that have remained that talked in this documentary.
Have a wonderful day.
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
8 Feb 12
I have always thought they were an extension of the Amish Community. If there are only a few left, I guess they are not. In Pa. we have a lot of Amish communities around, and I just read a book about them and it was very interesting also. I don't have netflix, but I will keep this in the back of my mind. What is left of it anyway.LOL
