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Is there anything like church without the church? (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I am not religious and have no desire to start being now but sometimes I just want the community people get with church. I am craving connection with the community and feel it's very healthy for families and neighbors as well. The United States is seriously lacking in third spaces and communities. It's leading to a serious loneliness epidemic... Just wondering if there is anything that can fill that need for non-religious folks?

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[–] 4 points 9 months ago

I go to a music school where I practice with a band for 90 minutes every Sunday.

I also host "sauna sundays" at my house during the colder months.

My partner for awhile played mahjong with a group every weekend at the local furry coffee shop and taproom.

There are so many ways to church without church, and arguably they're a hell of a lot better than religious indoctrination and reinforcement. Nobody needs that shit to love their neighbor.

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