Atheists & Agnostics

Hokie

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1. As an atheist would you actually choose a place to live based on this criteria?

Thu Jul 13, 2017, 09:04 AM

Jul 2017

Quick answer for me is no. There are other factors on quality of life to consider. However, I once thought I would like to retire in the Blue Ridge area of the Appalachians. It is gorgeous country. I changed my mind because of the politics and predominance of Christian fundamentalism in that area. As the importance of the Internet communities like DU and social media grow however I think it makes areas like that more survivable.

I think religion or lack of is a factor but one of several for me.

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The Countrys Most Post-Christian Cities Are Also the Places You Want to Live [View all] NeoGreen Jul 2017 OP

As an atheist would you actually choose a place to live based on this criteria? Hokie Jul 2017 #1

as you say, it would be one of many criteria rurallib Jul 2017 #3

That list actually defines evangelical fundamentalism as "Christianity" DBoon Jul 2017 #2

"never made a commitment to Jesus" wonder how far back they go? rurallib Jul 2017 #4

Farther down the list there are some cities around us. progressoid Jul 2017 #7

looked for a full list and couldn't find one - thanks much rurallib Jul 2017 #8

I'm embarrassed to say I scored only 15/16. Jim Lane Jul 2017 #5

Think of it as "Jesus as written" Lordquinton Jul 2017 #6

Auburn, ME but not Lewiston, ME ? eppur_se_muova Jul 2017 #9

Portland(ia), OR is less "post-Christian" than Omaha, NE? funflower Aug 2017 #10