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The notion that Shakers "worshipped a woman" has throughout Shaker history led to one of the fiercest accusations of heretical fanaticism. Yet, we have seen that the religious status of women was questioned by numerous groups, and that sexual equality has been a notably common aspect in a striking number of heretical sects.

• cohesive factor

• sect and religion

• Medieval heresy

• Although

• basis

• Introduction

• Most modern

• conclusions

• persecution

• communism