Like, why is it so widespread, what causes it, what solutions are available, etc. I don’t really know how to ask this question so I hope I’m making sense

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    Church is not a great place for third places- unless you happen to be like all the others at that particular church.

    No church will actually accept you unless you’re the same as them. The “sameness” doesn’t have to be about race or orientation or accepting that.

    They might be totally willing to let you in the front door, but unless you conform, that won’t be for long.

    Libraries are a much, much better 3rd place, and they don’t try to ram theology down your throat to use it.

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      3 months ago

      I’ve never talked to anyone in a library. Have you? Generally conversations are taboo in my experience. Maybe things have changed since I was able to go to one and relax.