• boonhet
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    3 days ago

    Old social nets like church and fraternities are shrinking. Black men in rural areas are more likely to attend church where social support is available.

    As an atheist this is pretty much the one thing I think religion is good for. A sense of community for those who attend regularly.

    • TronBronson@lemmy.world
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      I think the other good thing it’s for is controlling the village idiots. Now it just empowers them.