Considering Lynchburg (Roanoke, Charlottesville: home, landlord, college)

[solendore]

Hmm, that's good there aren't racism. Then I assume Heritage isn't a very good school compared to EC. How high number of Asians living in that communities look like? (and asian meaning Chinese/Japanese/Koreans) and could you tell me which area of the city is 24503? How high is presence of African Americans? (I don't know what Black-Asian relationship is like there, but I'm californian boy, and it certainly isn't good here, and I don't want any concern of safety or trouble over there)

[badger74]

24503 is northwest part of town also called Boonsboro area. I'd estimate fewer than 1000 Asians in the area--not many but not rare either. The AA population in the city is around 25%. Most live on the east side and just south of downtown. I would call relationships average among the groups.

[CivilLibertarian]

[quote=new2ri;3998241]I'd get on a soap box, but since my religion has been highjacked you have a point. Unfortunately many Baptist do not understand their own faith. ]

I'm curious as to who it is you believe "highjacked" your religion? I would absolutely agree that many Baptists don't understand their own faith as you put it. Many Baptists are hung up on being "Baptist". They are stuck thinking denominationally, when in reality it is their faith in Christ that should be their focus.

If Christianity has been highjacked it has been so through a number of false teachers... watered down by new-age teachings, pastors under pressure to conform to the politically correct standards of the day, pastors looking to fatten their wallets preaching the ever popular "prosperity gospel", pastors who are willing to preach the "social gospel" but do not have the courage to present the teachings of Christ in regards to sin/hell/and salvation, pastors who seek popular ascension by joining with those who hate and reject Jesus Christ, and those who cloak themselves with the label "Christian" in order that they may successfully run for political office . Just turn on the TV, browse the so called "Christian" books at your local bookstore, or tune into Christian radio and this broken, cowardly, self-promoting form of Christian theology is readily present and in over-aboundance. If one truly has a familiarity with scripture they know their faith has been HighJacked indeed (they also know that this is what the Bible predicted would happen).

So I would agree that Christianity has been highjacked. It has been highjacked by those who are afraid to preach JOHN 14:6, ROMANS chapter 1, and believe JOHN 3:16 is one of many ways to God. I truly wish that those who call themselves "Baptist" or "Christian" and reject one or any of the teachings of Jesus Christ would consider ending the highjacking and label themselves something other than "Christian".


BTW, If you are reading this and you are not a Christian, this post isn't directed at you. This message is NOT an attempt to discuss comparative world religions or differing world views (or arguments for or against the validity of Christianity itself). It is merely a response to one Christian from another. This disclaimer is intended to avert an incredibly long, nearly ceaseless back and forth that would no doubt see this thread inevitably shut down by the moderator.

Thanks!

[badger74]

Looks to be the fastest growing group in the metro area.

Lynchburg, VA – Metropolitan Quality of Life Data

[Mr_Jonas]

Originally Posted by badger74

Looks to be the fastest growing group in the metro area.

Lynchburg, VA – Metropolitan Quality of Life Data

I agree.

[j1n]

Originally Posted by new2ri

I'd get on a soap box, but since my religion has been highjacked you have a point.

Feel free to "unpack" that statement for us.

In short I am looking for a place where I can raise my kids where race is a non issue, being an independent is ok (not extremely conservative or liberal,) where objective thought is not "unAmerican."

Race is an issue everywhere, whether folks want to admit it or not. VA does not have a problem with someone being an independent or having an open mind. However, if someone goes around saying "...well, back in insert previous location name here, the way we used to do things..."
That's probably not going to go over real well. But that goes for anywhere.

I also love being within driving distance of the ocean, good seafood, farmers markets, out door concerts and film festival.

Ocean is about 2-3 hours east of Lynchburg. Good seafood is available most places these days, but it's journey from the briny deep to your plate uses a lot of gas, and therefore isn't the greenest option! But we can get good catfish and other local freshwater fish here.
Farmers markets are everywhere, and buying locally like that can be cheaper than buying produce at Kroger or Food Lion.
Outdoor concerts? Yes. Film festivals? Not sure. I'd like to know the answer to that too. We're not Sundance or Park City, but I'd like to check a film festival out.

I am wondering if the portrayal of a south that is stuck in the Cvil War and still living in segregation (by choice on both sides) is accurate.

Some areas and people are still stuck in the Civil War. But living in segregation out of fear or hate? Not that I see. Or, to refer back to my opinion on racism...at least not more than most places.

[sregorat3]

Glass is a great school, but Heritage isn't far behind. Both are city funded schools that have programs that counties have a difficult time matching; both have also been ranked higher than any other local schools among national rankings- I think in the top 5-10%. Now for private, my choice is New Covenant (classical based), though it might be suited for one entering upper grades; classical programs seem to be built from kindergarten up.

[jime11]

if you still considering the area i just wanted to let you know that it is a very beautiful, history filled, growing area. The riverfront is located on the james river, downtown. During the summer months the river front is very active and busy. Much new business (including the arts) are happening as I write this. Lynchburg is a somewhat sleepy place but what i've read from you, it seems to me that you may find the area comfortable...hope this helps. Also we're about 3/4 hours from the shore(va beach) and the outer banks of north carolina, a real plus!

[ConceivedinKY51]

Would a middle-aged, Christian conservative Caucasian be happy here?

[badger74]

As a pig in slop.