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Old 02-25-2016, 01:25 PM
 
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Can people move to this area of NC and be "non-religious" and still accepted? I don't mean preach atheism, but rather not belong to any church. Does that limit your social/professional life?

We're looking at the area for relocating but already being "Yankees" I suppose that might put us at a disadvantage. I have a son I want to have a happy life and be able to make friends and enjoy where he lives. He's friendly and kind, but not religious.

We're not out to change anyone's mind or to mock other people's cultures or beliefs. We would be respectful of the South and Southern culture/people.

Please give your opinions and or experiences.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:27 PM
 
Location: Clayton, NC
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The short answer to your question is..."Yes".
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:30 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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OP, you sure are over-thinking this. We are up to our butts in Yankees. Some are devout. Some are not.
Pay your bills, be quiet and polite, and help a stranger in need, and you will do pretty well whether you ever go to church or not.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:36 PM
 
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Yes.

Religion (or lack thereof) won't give you any problems. I can attest...

Just don't come here complaining that we don't have good pizza, kosher deli's and Wegmans and you'll be fine.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:37 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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Yes.

We Yankee Heathens are plentiful and welcoming (and we throw the best parties too).
So you can cook up a little white lightning already? Kewl.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:37 PM
 
Location: At the NC-SC Border
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My experience with this is that I'm a 65 year old Raleigh native. I haven't been to church or Sunday school since I graduated from high school. I mind my old business and have never been bothered about it.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:38 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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My experience with this is that I'm a 65 year old Raleigh native. I haven't been to church or Sunday school since I graduated from high school. I mind my old business and have never been bothered about it.
!!!????
You don't look a day over 64 1/2!
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:38 PM
 
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What they said.

If I were to guess, I'd say that the less populated areas may have a slightly higher emphasis on religion, but I could be making this up.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:39 PM
 
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So you can cook up a little white lightning already? Kewl.
Sorry, I changed my angle after you quoted me. Reminds me of when one of my "southern buddies" shared some "peach brandy" with me. Hint: It came in a mason jar and was clear as water.....
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:41 PM
 
Location: At the NC-SC Border
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!!!????
You don't look a day over 64 1/2!
Been feeling more like 80 lately
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