A Faithful Flight to Utopia

This chapter narrates the journey of a leader fleeing Germany to create a utopian community in America, following what he believed to be divine direction. It examines the establishment of the Harmony Society in Pennsylvania, the challenges faced, contrasting perceptions of his leadership, and the community's strict adherence to communal living. The chapter further explores the religious beliefs of the Rappites, their apocalyptic interpretations of world events, and the dynamics within the leadership and families of the community.