sect

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A meetinghouse stood at the center of every village created by the Shakers, the separatist and celibate Christian religious sect founded in the 18th century that was devoted to communal living and simple, functional design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

An exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia juxtaposes the functional yet beautiful designs of the religious sect with contemporary works inspired by its creations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The Unification Church lost an appeal Wednesday against a Japanese court's order to dissolve the sect, which came under investigation following the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The director, 44, grew up in a secular home in Norway, but her film about this radical American sect is strikingly earnest.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

“It’s a sect of Hutterites. Super awesome. Similar to the Amish, but they embrace technology,” Malcolm says.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti