There is a sense of community based on mutually understood moral and social values.
Whereas without identifiable precepts, it is a random 'shot in the dark' of social understanding between individuals which makes forming and even finding a sense of community and belonging more difficult.
Take, for instance, this forum, where the majority interact only based on intellect and atheism. There is no real sense of community or connection.
A sense of community and identification tends to hinge on the more deeper personal aspects or meaning of our lives such as moral values, personal experiences and hobbies.
The value of religious organization is that it is a well-identified, structured and known format for those of like values which are validated, reinforced and secured.
This is the part i sort of envy but you have to buy the whole cow in order to be a member. Even if you share or agree with some of a religious organization's core ethical tenants, equally one may have to suspend disbelief on others. Therefore, you will never truly belong.
Being more individualistic or having an eclectic base of operations tends to isolate an individual in society moreso and seeking 'kindred' folk, if you will, is a haphazard process.
Whereas without identifiable precepts, it is a random 'shot in the dark' of social understanding between individuals which makes forming and even finding a sense of community and belonging more difficult.
Take, for instance, this forum, where the majority interact only based on intellect and atheism. There is no real sense of community or connection.
A sense of community and identification tends to hinge on the more deeper personal aspects or meaning of our lives such as moral values, personal experiences and hobbies.
The value of religious organization is that it is a well-identified, structured and known format for those of like values which are validated, reinforced and secured.
This is the part i sort of envy but you have to buy the whole cow in order to be a member. Even if you share or agree with some of a religious organization's core ethical tenants, equally one may have to suspend disbelief on others. Therefore, you will never truly belong.
Being more individualistic or having an eclectic base of operations tends to isolate an individual in society moreso and seeking 'kindred' folk, if you will, is a haphazard process.