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Re-Forming Formed: 1984 Established: 1995

This page last updated:5/11/2012

Nasalam

Fair Grove, Missouri,

United States

Society seems to be on the verge of economic collapse, with the possibility of food shortages and social chaos. We can do nothing about that. What we are doing is creating a community for men who want to look beyond that to build a better world.

In structure and routine this community is like many monastic communities that live somewhat apart from the world. Our daily life is simple and very structured. We are preparing to be able to grow our own food and in other ways be independent of society as it now exists. Those coming here must be emotionally detached from current mainstream values and desire to be part of creating a new kind of group experience.

It's not easy to get here. Spiritually, we practice a wide range of things and the years of spiritual practice have created powerful protective fields around the land and only those who are truly serious about what we are doing can make it through.

For more information about the community, it's location, environment, etc., please see our website.

NOTE: While we have, historically, been an all-male spiritual community, as events unfold in the collapse of our society we expect we will be taking in people in need and that will undoubtedly include women and children. We are exploring ways to accommodate them.

Website: http://www.nasalam.org

Contact:

864 N Ranch Rd
Fair Grove, Missouri 65648-7622 United States
Phone: Please write or email

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:5/11/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Read visitor information on our webpage and contact us.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Comment: I'll be glad when the world finishes falling apart an we can get on with living.

Population Members(adults and children): 5 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By the community leader (We are a spiritual community based on a priesthood.) Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (100% income sharing in principle, but flexible to individual needs.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (If they have a way to pay it off.) Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (As they are able. See website.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 21 acres (8.5 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (We are a 501(C)3 church.) Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (New gardens are being put in to increase our self-sufficiency.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only (vegans welcome) Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (This is intrinsic to the community. It is not about 'belief,' but action.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (Order of Melchizedek) Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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