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In reply to the discussion: I realize that Joseph Smith is a venerated figure among Mormons, having found those [View all]MineralMan
(146,286 posts)7. The idea of an agrarian-based community is one that
many support. I wonder if it is just the religious connection that is causing people concern.
I like the agricultural focus of this, although I'm not a fan of that architectural style, really. But, if the agriculture is going to be used by that community, that's something that interests many people right now, I think.
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I realize that Joseph Smith is a venerated figure among Mormons, having found those [View all]
cali
Aug 2016
OP
I think having these communities without the religion component is doable for those
yeoman6987
Aug 2016
#8
Inside the town that Domino's built: a Florida community called a 'Catholic's paradise'
yortsed snacilbuper
Aug 2016
#5
Probably because there aren't many Catholics who would want to live in a "Catholic paradise"
dflprincess
Aug 2016
#32
My argument here isn't a religious based one. Why not respond to the long post I wrote in response
cali
Aug 2016
#20
The Amana villages exist today mostly as tourist attractions, not self-sufficient 'colonies'
REP
Aug 2016
#29
Oh, he was a huckster, there's even written records confirming it. I find it amusing that a whole...
Humanist_Activist
Aug 2016
#28
South Park did an expose on him. Hearing his name reminds me of the Mountain Meadows Massacre!
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#31