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The Shakers, a religious sect known for their communal lifestyle and celibacy, never grew beyond 6,000 members primarily due to their strict beliefs that prohibited marriage and procreation. This limited their ability to naturally increase their population, as new members could only be recruited from outside the community. Additionally, their ascetic practices and the demanding nature of their way of life deterred many potential converts. Over time, changes in societal values and the decline of religious fervor further contributed to their stagnation in membership.

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