Community Mansion House
Oneida, NY Eric Hills
Community Rules and Laws
*No one own anything by their self
*Tobacco/ liquor cannot be used by members
*Members cannot drink tea or coffee
*Abandon themselves for the community
*No rule other than laws of the Bible
Family Guidelines
*Members didn't live in traditional "family" units
*Members was part of communal society- with large groups of people in large quarters together
*Man and woman was found of each other, they both was separated to keep spirit of communal living strong
*Kids were not allowed to eat sugar
Marriage Guidelines
*Marriage with slavery, husband owns the wife
*Relationships was approved by Central Guidance Committee
*Exclusive attachments wasn't allowed
Education
*Education viewed the individual improving themselves and their society
*They studied Astronomy, Greek, French, and Arts
*Studied bible daily but didn't practice Christian rituals
Careers
*Entire community worked one task until it was finished
*Oneida community industry was silver making
Religious Beliefs
*Christ occurred and they should attempt to establish the Kingdom of Heaven on the Earth
Medial Guidelines
*Community desired to control the number of the children that was born in the community
*Made a selective breeding project that was called Stirpiculture
*Sickness and pain was believed to cause spiritual deficiency
*Didn't believe in doctors
Government Guidelines
*Members of community had to accept mutual criticism
*21 committees supervised aspects of community life
*Administration divided in 48 departments
*Board meetings was held every Sunday to give reports and discuss decisions that needed to be made by the community