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> what is important is the sense of community and bonding that religion has offered people for forever. Religion doesn't have anything unique to create communi
by balls187 8y ago
> what is important is the sense of community and bonding that religion has offered people for forever.
Religion doesn't have anything unique to create community and bonding, other than large numbers. It's not any better at fostering that things over any other shared interest, and at it's worst causes significantly more damage to communities.
- seatdrummer 8y ago>It's not any better at fostering that things over any other shared interest What is another shared interest that builds positive community bonds at or above the scale of religion.
- balls187 8y ago> What is another shared interest that builds positive community bonds at or above the scale of religion. Procreation. What religion at scale hasn't also done significant damage to communities.