The Moravians, a protestant European sect, founded Bethlehem in 1741 as a utopian religious community. At the time, Bethlehem was considered one the most egalitarian communities in European North America, said Seth Moglen, a professor of English at Lehigh. It created a communal economy where everyone worked for the community, and they equally received food, shelter, clothing, … Continue reading Professor discusses history of slavery in Bethlehem