Moving out-of-state

anon94785555
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:45 +0000

Something you haven’t mentioned but just as important- finding like-minded people. For example- if church goers is there a church they would like? Or, for others is there too much religion? Some areas are in the “bible belt” where Christianity permeates everyday life. Politics also matters- diehard conservatives/liberals or staunch Republican/Democrat. You may not realize how different the atmospheres are in different towns. Not all college/university towns have the same atmosphere. One way to find out is to view local papers or to see what books are found in the local large chain bookstore. Places that offer prominent displays of everything Christian in a secular bookstore reflect the mores of the locals. Ethnicity also matters if you are different. Growing up in Wisconsin with many different nonEnglish European ethnic groups it was different to be in other places. You often don’t think about those things, especially if you are in the majority where you live. I’m not talking about overt prejudices but the subtle sense of being an outsider, feeling different.