Christian
Historical 19th-century American religious cults (umbrella)
23/40· HighConfidence: Medium
Umbrella for historical 19th-century American religious cults beyond named entries — Brook Farm, Hopedale, Amana Society, Harmonists, Zoarites, etc.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control6/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control6/10
Emotional Control6/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for historical 19th-century American religious cults beyond Mormons / Shakers / Oneida.
Founded
19th c.
Members
Various; mostly historical
Active in
USA
In context
19th-century America produced dozens of religious-communal cults beyond the major named entries. Brook Farm, Hopedale, Amana Society (still active), Harmonists / Rappites, Zoarites, Aurora-Bethel, etc. Most have dissolved or transformed into mainstream traditions.
Timeline
- 19th c.Communal religious cult proliferation
Sources
- Various Communal Studies academic work
We cite sources by name and outlet rather than fabricating links. Search the source title plus the group name to find the original.
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.