Are You A Commune?

One dictionary definition of "commune" is a group of people living together, sharing property and income. We do in fact live collectively in households. We also work together daily sharing our earnings, our crops, and our vehicles. However, each family preserves its integrity and identity. Typical accommodations for a family include a bedroom for a husband and wife and a bedroom (or bedrooms) for their children. All members of a household share the kitchen, dining, and living rooms.

The word commune often carries a reputation from the 1960s of being a haven for sexual promiscuity, drug use, and a freewheeling lifestyle of personal independence. We see these practices for what they are: the epitome of selfishness.

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