It goes without saying that in order for me to buy a…
““It goes without saying that in order for me to buy a teapot at the Oneida, Ltd., outlet store at the Sherrill Shopping Plaza, the second coming of Jesus Christ had to have taken place in the year 70 A.D. To the Oneida Community, 70 A.D., the year the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, marks the beginning of the New Jerusalem. Which means we’ve all been living in heaven on earth for nearly two thousand years. Everyone knows there is no marriage in heaven (though one suspects there’s no shortage of it in hell). So, the Oneidans said, we’re here in heaven, already saved and perfect in the eyes of God, so let’s move upstate and sleep around. (I’m paraphrasing.)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker satously links a 19th‑century utopian community’s beliefs to modern notions of heaven, marriage, and sexual freedom.
In simple terms: Oneida’s ideas blend religion with unconventional lifestyle.
Key Takeaway
Question historical narratives.
Themes
history
religion
utopia
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
satire
commentary
When to use this quote
- religious studies
- cultural analysis
- social norms
Key Concepts
sociology
mythmaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this critique reveal about modern attitudes toward tradition?
- How does humor affect our perception of historical facts?
A Different Perspective
The satire may oversimplify complex theology.