The Best and Worst of Tribes

Are tribes good or bad, healthy and natural, or destructive and hateful? I’ve heard a lot of negativity directed at tribalism, but recently also read about how people find belonging and shared purpose within their tribes. So what are the best and worst aspects of modern life within our various tribes? We all have tribes, whether they are ethnic, cultural, sports teams, shared hobbies, or faith traditions. Can we question the leaders and dogma of our tribes, and sometimes agree with those of others? Can we admit when other tribes get things right, and ours do not? Can we celebrate our tribes without hating others? The answers to these and other questions may determine not only the health of our tribes, but also our own independence and personal expansion within our tribes.