https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz Made with mirth en-us 2017-12-05 18:25:37 UTC 2026-01-25 16:47:58 UTC hello@padlet.com sofsuri https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213444352 The Shakers religion was based off of celibacy, communal living, and the confession of sin. They wanted to live a perfect Christian life and attempted to maintain spiritual and temporal simplicity, as well as pacifism and perfectionism in all aspects of their lives. They were also known for the equality of men and women. ]]> 2017-12-05 18:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213444352 sofsuri https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213447338 The Shakers often featured a dance that was designed for releasing sins out through the fingertips. ]]> 2017-12-05 18:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213447338 ksinz https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213447888 Ann Lee is an Englishwoman who founded the Shakers.]]> 2017-12-05 18:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213447888 ksinz https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213836036 Born: February 29, 1776
Age 22- joined the Shakers.
1762- Married 
1770- arrested during a period of religious persecution. Created idea of celibacy while in jail.
1774- persuaded husband, brother and six other followers to immigrate to America.
Shaker movement began to spread throughout New England.
Thought of as the embodiment of the female half of God's dual nature.
1780- arrested for treason and refusal to sign oath of allegiance.
1782-83- toured New England: Witness claim she performed miracles, including healing the sick by touch.
Died: September 8, 1774

]]> 2017-12-06 18:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213836036 sofsuri https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213841165 The Shaker Religion helped to recognize the equality of men and women. ]]> 2017-12-06 18:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213841165 sofsuri https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213843419 One of there unacheived goals was to transform earth into heaven. ]]> 2017-12-06 18:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213843419 sofsuri https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213844661 In 1817 the Shaker societies in the south freed the slaves belonging to members and began buying black believers out of slavery. They also invented many laborsaving devices from the clothespin to the circular saw. ]]> 2017-12-06 18:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213844661 sofsuri https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213846074 2017-12-06 18:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213846074 ksinz https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213846610 After Ann Lee died, her followers organized the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (Millenial Church).]]> 2017-12-06 18:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ksinz/qink0pompkwz/wish/213846610