What was the most exceptional characteristic of the Oneida Community among the new religious communities that had roots in the Second Great Awakening?
A) A belief that repentance from sin was enough for a Christian to achieve salvation.
B) A theological belief in and practice of "complex marriage," involving the replacement of monogamy with men and women having many different sexual companions.
C) Strict sexual abstinence practiced by all members.
D) Heavy dependence on a single charismatic religious leader.
Answer: B
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