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Parent Post: Building the Acts 2 Church: A Christian Communalist Network State?
wendyfl
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2/18/2025, 5:07:13 PM
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The Amana colonies are an interesting example of communes that were successful until they weren’t. I haven’t visited, but my parents visited the central Iowa National Historical Landmark in the early 2000s and told me how amazing it was. Their takeaway was that modern conveniences and temptations caused the colony to fail. I’d like to see it for myself someday. https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/religious/the-amana-colonies-a-utopian-community/
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johnny
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2/19/2025, 4:13:04 AM
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That's fascinating, thank you for sharing. Looks like the evolution of Amana into a corporation is still around. https://amanasociety.com
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wendyfl
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2/19/2025, 2:48:31 PM
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Yes, they invented stoves, ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, etc for use in the colonies and then made them commercially. Fascinating!
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