Tyler, TX - Too conservative for my family? (Roma, Holland: rental, how much)

[Poltracker]

Shocked about what?

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by Poltracker

Shocked about what?

Shocked that the Bible Belt and Texas being stated as "so conservative" had so many groups such as these.

[AuroraSylver]

Originally Posted by Canine*Castle

Shocked that the Bible Belt and Texas being stated as "so conservative" had so many groups such as these.

It's probably because folks who belong to those groups tend to keep quiet or else subject themselves to anything from proselytizing to persecution. I know a good number of pagans, and I can't think of one I've talked to who hasn't had to deal with the effects of religious intolerance.

Be that as it may, thanks for the link. I appreciate it, and I'll pass it along to my husband.

[BobTex]

Originally Posted by Toto2

My advice is to really think twice about moving to Texas. We moved here from up north 5 yrs ago, and one of the first things that everyone we encountered asked us is 'have you found a church yet?' And I'm talking about even tradesmen who came to our home to give us estimates on work to be done on our house. We were asked more times than I can count to join them in going to church. North Texas is very, very conservative. People here take Christianity very, very seriously. If your beliefs were discovered, both you, your husband and family would be ostracized. If your views differ from the 'accepted community standard,' you will not be able to voice them....at all. Don't get me wrong....Texans are very friendly and warm people. But on this topic they will not bend.

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And it speaks very well for Texans IMHO!

[CMDallas]

Texas isn't that conservative... people are more open minded today... just tell you kids that they should try not to talk about politics or Religion in school, and if mentioned don't think out loud or ignore it...
I'm Agnostic, and moderate...who leans more towards conservatism... My family has property near a town called Stephenville, actually closer to one called Hico...but no one really asks us what church we go to. some people have gotten to recognize out faces especially those at restaurants...but maybe that has to do with the fact we are not Anglo...of any sorts...hehe...and so they may assume I'm something else...
I think you'll be fine, if you make friends explain to them that you are agnostic...and if you don't treat them inferior or are rude about it they'll understand...you won't be alone...Tyler is a big city...100,000 people strong...and almost minority majority...yup...Hispanics tend to be less religious, the African Americans can be very religious it almost puzzles me how they can be so evangelical and so liberal at the same time...There is a small Asian community too...so all in all...coming from Wisconsin...you might be surprised at the number of blacks ...Tyler is 27% black, 15% Hispanic, and 1% Asian...You should fit in fine...

[bostoner]

Tyler is growing, somewhat diverse (for the area), and all those things, but I'd be surprised if the out-of-state transplants weren't conservative themselves. Tyler is in East Texas and the area is not exactly known for its religious tolerance. Don't be swayed by the cheap real estate and low cost of living. If you would like to have a social life as well a nice house, ask your husband to start looking for another job/position.

[jluke65780]

Tyler is one of the coolest cities I've ever visited in Texas. I visited it when I went to a resort (forgot the name) there with my family. It had beautiful landscaping and great people.

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by BobTex

And it speaks very well for Texans IMHO!

LOL I agree totally, Bob! High fives, as they say!

[AuroraSylver]

Originally Posted by Toto2

My advice is to really think twice about moving to Texas. We moved here from up north 5 yrs ago, and one of the first things that everyone we encountered asked us is 'have you found a church yet?' And I'm talking about even tradesmen who came to our home to give us estimates on work to be done on our house. We were asked more times than I can count to join them in going to church. North Texas is very, very conservative. People here take Christianity very, very seriously. If your beliefs were discovered, both you, your husband and family would be ostracized. If your views differ from the 'accepted community standard,' you will not be able to voice them....at all. Don't get me wrong....Texans are very friendly and warm people. But on this topic they will not bend.

Originally Posted by BobTex

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And it speaks very well for Texans IMHO!

The emphasis in the first quote is mine.

I'm curious what you believe speaks well for Texans--the notion that my family would be ostracized for having beliefs that differ from the norm? The idea that having an alternate outlook on life is completely unacceptable? For what it's worth, I'm not sure the original poster, Toto2, was saying that those were good things.

Is that what you're saying?

Sadly, I'm getting a very strong "stay out of our state" vibe from several people here. I honestly hope that does not speak for most Texans.

[bostoner]

^^Stick to the larger cities and urban areas, otherwise yes, that's the vibe you can expect in most of Texas. Either that or they'll politely smile and nod and kindly leave you be (i.e. ostracize you without letting you know that's what they're doing).