In this episode of The Pilgrim’s Interests, we journey back to 19th-century America, a time of profound religious experimentation, social upheaval, and the belief that human perfection was within reach. Join Blake Hart as we explore the Oneida Community—a radical utopian society in upstate New York founded by the charismatic John Humphrey Noyes. Through complex marriage, communal living, and even eugenics, the Oneida Community defied social conventions, sparking fascination and outrage across the nation. Discover how this community's pursuit of a 'perfect' Christian society reveals the broader currents of American idealism, religious fervor, and social reform. From fervent awakenings to the dawn of American industry, this episode shines a light on one of history’s most provocative social experiments.

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