the Shakers were a peaceful sect that welcomed people of all races. They were against war and lived in their own villages separate from the rest of society.The lived communally-that is, sharing their property and working for the common good. The quallities they admired were kindness, generousity, modesty, purity, cleanliness, and love for humanity. Thrir villages of plain white houses were so neat and tidy that even the roads were swept clean.