Looking for some positive alternatives talk today. Scanning a few groups I'm in I see a lot of highlights of the human condition and the use of religion and social groups to justify negative behavior.

I'm curious about ideas of way to provide the perceived positives without the dogma. Such as a sense of community, emotional and financial support in emergencies, and a positive environment to promote critical thinking, emotional balance, and open acceptance.

For me, while it is still very much a work in progress, I've been working on building a services company (as in some cases work and what we do is a very large part of people's identity, financial support, and self worth) that focuses on empowerment, enablement, mentorship, and community.

I've also engaged in and recommended colleagues and friends to consider attending meetups in their area. From art, music, philosophy, games, business, or trades groups. Each provides an opportunity for connection, to learn or teach others and provide some sense of community and engagement.

What other positives outside of dogma could you identity and could be fostered to meet the "social" aspects without the fairytales?

Thoughts?