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Anonymous
| We're relocating from the Bible Belt this September. DD was approached by many classmates at her public school looking to "save" her (she's only 6 and was very confused by this, since we hadn't planned on explaining things like religion/philosophy that early). We're looking for a more secular environment... Any suggestions? |
Anonymous
| I think you will okay in most areas. This is definitely not the Bible Belt. This is the land of lawyers, politics and government. Welcome! |
Anonymous
| I'd say the DC area is not very hard-core religious in general. There are people from all types of religions, or none. I don't think you need to worry. |
Anonymous
| NOVA has pockets of very Catholic areas, like Vienna and Manassas. |
Anonymous
| OP here -- thanks for all the comments. So it looks like Maryland is less religious? I'm thinking Rockville, Montgomery Village, Germantown, Potomac or Olney right now -- what are those suburbs like? I couldn't find the religious demographics on wikipedia. |
Anonymous
Catholics don't try to "save" people. Op, I think you'd be fine anywhere in the area. Worry more about your commute, schools, and housing costs. |
Anonymous
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Maryland as a state may be less religious than Virginia (the southern part is probably part of the Bible Belt), but the 'burbs around DC (NoVA) are practically another state from the rest of VA. No Southern feel to it (both good and bad).
I've been in McLean and Arlington for 20 yrs, and I've never had anyone try to save me, convert me, or do anythig regarding religionn unless you're interested in hearing it. Too many people around here are from diverse backgrounds for that to really fly. Like a PP said, concentrate on your commute, schools, and things along those lines. This board skews somewhat MD (meaning that it appears that more people here live in MD), so keep that in mind when you ask about where to live in general. |
Anonymous
That's very interesting. I've lived in several areas of the south that could be described as part of the "Bible Belt," and neither of our children had that experience. In fact, I've never had an adult ask if I were saved. Over the years, we've had some Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses knock on doors in our neighborhoods. Just curious--where were you living? |
Anonymous
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OP, I had that experience living in Atlanta.
We live in Virginia now and haven't experienced anything of the sort here. It is too diverse of an area for that to occur with any frequency, I think. |
Anonymous
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OP,
You are not going to find kids trying to "save" other kids in any of the public schools around this area whether it is Northern Va, DC or Md. You don't have to worry about that at all in your search... I totally agree with the PP who said you should focus on commute, jobs, and type of house that you can afford. |
Anonymous
| Don't worry no one will try to save your soul. |
Anonymous
Were you really in Atlanta or miles beyond the city limits? Atlanta's actually quite diverse. |
Anonymous
Hopefully, that fact will ease her anxiety. It's also another factor in the great disconnect between Washington DC government and the typical conservative American. |
Anonymous
Some (evil) folks around these parts just might inspire you to try to save their souls. |
Anonymous
| OP here -- we currently live in Mississippi. We actually live in a university town, and the adults are very tolerant/non-pushy. I've never had any issues with the adults here. It's my DD who was approached by kids during recess/after-school care. This happened several times last year. It happened to me when I was a child growing up in a Midwestern town in Iowa, but that was only after age 10 or so (i.e. when I could defend myself a little better). I was not pleased to see my six year old dealing with that so early. |