Every coin has two sides

One side of the coin:

The 18th century Moravians turned upside down the existing social order with their radical spirituality and religion. There were four theological/moral positions the 18th century Moravians held that often put them sideway with the larger society. The four were:

• Pacifism, 
• The concept that all humans are of equal value and deserve equal opportunity,
• Living in community with shared responsibilities,
• And finally, the promotion of unity between Christian churches. 

Truth to be told things went beyond criticism. Count Zinzendorf, the father of the renewed Moravians, was exiled from his homeland for a decade. There were riots in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and England. Missionaries were banished from their foreign work. Great men such as George Whitefield and John Wesley inveighed against them through tracts. 

One of the several reasons the Moravians purchased land in North Carolina was to have a place of sanctuary.

On the other side of the coin.

Indeed the 18th century Moravians were radical and maligned. The irony is that all the negativity toward the Moravians did not negate their growth. In fact, the church grew fastest during its most radical period. Additionally, the message of peace and harmony inspired many - hundreds - to carry the message of Jesus Christ around the world in search of the lost. This radical period contributed to the inspiration to build communities, such as Salem, in the wilderness of North Carolina.