Somehacker

I missed the instant love study... do you have a link?

Maybe instant love was a wrong way of saying it, but I meant this article https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8866933

I don't think so. I've been to Christian churches that were more like giant groups of acquaintances than places for growing real friendships. I would say that's missing the point of church, but I'll stay away from theology on here.

Well I feel that you can still have this bonding effect in any like-minded,tight-knit group, religious or not. Religion itself doesn't have any effect in that.

Isn't that true with all religious groups? You feel much closer with people you share your secrets. Wasn't that the one core principle behind the instant love study that was in the front page few weeks ago?