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Christianity emphasizes community heavily, and church is one of the last common social events that continues to exist in American society.

• mschaef 8y ago
  I live fairly close to several churches that have been converted to (high end) condos. From an economic point of view I get the appeal. In terms of the modern cynicism about religion, I also get the appeal. But on a personal note, It's hard to get excited about a place that was once home to community events getting turned into a half-dozen or so retreats where people of means can go be alone. (Particularly considering all the other options for housing around here, and the fact I don't exactly see community centers, etc. springing up to fill the gaps left by the churches.)
  • kazinator 8y ago
    Bathrooms of adjacent apartments tend to be clustered together. Maybe a little window can be installed with a sliding shutter; the residents can then confess their sins to each other while sitting on the toilet.
  • rjplatte 8y ago
    There are no replacements, which is the worst part. A healthy community has a gathering place, and without a church, where is it?