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The second coming was an event in the spiritual, and not in the natural world.

John Humphrey Noyes

The example [...] has demonstrated, not merely that successful Communism is subjectively possible, but that this nation is free enough to let it grow.

John Humphrey Noyes

Our view is, that unity of life is the basis of Communism; and distinction of persons is the basis of Joint-stockism. Property belongs to life, and so far as you and I have consciously one life, we must hold our goods in common; but so far as distinct personalities prevail, we must have separate properties.

John Humphrey Noyes

It is well for a theory to be subjected to the test of adverse criticism. Particularly in matters of contemporaneous history the public are interested to hear all sides.

John Humphrey Noyes

John Humphrey Noyes

John Humphrey Noyes

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Born: September 3, 1811

Died: April 13, 1886 (aged 74)

Bio: John Humphrey Noyes was an American preacher, radical religious philosopher, and utopian socialist. He founded the Putney, Oneida, and Wallingford Communities, and is credited with coining the term "free love".

Known for:

Male continence (1848)
History of American Socialisms (1870)
Home Talks (1875)
Bible Communism (1848)

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