You mention that community is tied to one location. While I'd agree that it makes it easier, I want to push back a little. In my experience, community is more closely tied to a consistent group of people doing life with you. I've had friends who've been part of my life in multiple different locations, and we shared a sense of community through it all. I think of various wandering groups, from the children of Israel to Mennonites entering West Berlin, who still has a sense of community even without a fixed or permanent location. Do you think that a fixed or permanent location is a requirement for community?
Hmm. Good point. I guess you could have a community of people traveling together. I guess that means that community is anchored to a group of people rather than a place. In fact, the Hutterite community was birthed while they were traveling. Or I think of Paul and his traveling band of people who wandered all over Europe and Asia Minor. Thanks for bringing that out
You mention that community is tied to one location. While I'd agree that it makes it easier, I want to push back a little. In my experience, community is more closely tied to a consistent group of people doing life with you. I've had friends who've been part of my life in multiple different locations, and we shared a sense of community through it all. I think of various wandering groups, from the children of Israel to Mennonites entering West Berlin, who still has a sense of community even without a fixed or permanent location. Do you think that a fixed or permanent location is a requirement for community?
Hmm. Good point. I guess you could have a community of people traveling together. I guess that means that community is anchored to a group of people rather than a place. In fact, the Hutterite community was birthed while they were traveling. Or I think of Paul and his traveling band of people who wandered all over Europe and Asia Minor. Thanks for bringing that out