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Location: Partisanship Is An Intellectual/Emotional Handicap
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Originally Posted by NCgirl
^ And FYI for most religious natives the church question isn't about your beliefs. Many people see church as a source of socialization. Dinners, book clubs, group outings etc are common at many churches. So the question they are really asking newcomers is "Have you found a social network?". They aren't trying to convert you or make you feel shame you for having a different belief system.
^ And FYI for most religious natives the church question isn't about your beliefs. Many people see church as a source of socialization. Dinners, book clubs, group outings etc are common at many churches. So the question they are really asking newcomers is "Have you found a social network?". They aren't trying to convert you or make you feel shame you for having a different belief system.
EXACTLY.
The vast majority of folks who make this inquiry (Have you found a church home yet?) are trying to be friendly, not actively trying to convert anyone
This is seriously one of the biggest minsunderstandings between newcomers and locals.
I'm not understanding what you mean? Are you saying I am lying or being insincere? I am not. I understand the culture behind the church question.
Not that it should matter but I'm a native that doesn't currently attend a church. I know many people (natives and newcomers) that do and many that don't.
Location: Partisanship Is An Intellectual/Emotional Handicap
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Originally Posted by NCgirl
I'm not understanding what you mean? Are you saying I am lying or being insincere? I am not. I understand the culture behind the church question.
Not that it should matter but I'm a native that doesn't currently attend a church. I know many people (natives and newcomers) that do and many that don't.
I was making a joke.
Read my post #30, which followed your post #29.
Differences in senses of humor, is another misunderstanding amongst Sounterners and Transplants.
hahahaha, you've just identified yourself as a yankee
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I'm not understanding what you mean? Are you saying I am lying or being insincere? I am not. I understand the culture behind the church question.
