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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[–] 7 points 9 months ago (1 child)

You could do Satanism but not actually worship Satan since he doesn't exist either but rather, I believe it is the Satanic Temple(look it up). Their credo is really good, like treat people equally and with kindness, that sort of thing. I think they formed to sort if troll Christians. Like if Christians were able to put a nativity in the capital, the temple would also apply to put something in the capital.

Anyway, another idea would be to join a maker space, if you like to use your hands.

Personally, I'm into cars so I joined a club and I race on weekends and go to car shows. I think anything that puts you on contact with like minded people will help you meet people to make friends. Good luck.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    The Satanic Temple has done some good political work in the name of religious freedom, but its leadership has kind of a dodgy past. So maybe look into that a bit before you decide to throw in with them.

    I agree that joining affinity groups certainly helps to build community. Knowing that you already have something in common with everyone in the room is a great ice breaker.

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