Bible belt dating, and Atlanta is in the middle of the Belt, offers its own unique flavor on the Atlanta dating scene. If you're like me you've had your fair share of church dates, choir extravaganza dates, prayer meeting dates (Sorry Lord satan did win that round) and of course the date with the person who loves GOD and expects the person they're in a relationship with to love GOD with all their heart and then their family, friends and so forth and so on. Some of those lists get to be pretty long.
Now, I'm not going to Preach to you about your particular flavor of religion or whether you should date someone who is spiritual or religious or even a non-believer. We don't judge here. However, here is a few choice items of my experience with the RELIGIOUS PREDATOR.
I know. I know. Just what is a religious predator? The ATL Dater defines a religious predators as a person who is the most pious and benevolent individual you could meet. Everyone thinks the world of them and they really are great people. However, if you pull back a layer from the onion you get that side they only show to prey that have become separated from the herd. That raw, unfiltered, canine displaying, shoulder rolling like a tiger about to attack image. In short you get the REAL!
See the predator is hiding in plain site in a target rich environment. They are praying with a respectful bowed head, sharing daily inspirational bible messages, and just enjoying the word! So far, so good, right? Well that's part of it. See the predator can see the man or woman they have their sites and sense blood in the water. It starts with a touch or an innocent remark over the phone. A dinner invitation may be forthcoming and then they STRIKE!
You get to see one of the biggest freaks you ever wanted to meet on display. Now for some of all that might not be a true statement! However, the surprise you receive from talking about the fundraiser for the church building fund and how well you manage it to them telling they bet you can raise a penis up too can be just a bit overwhelming.
Atlanta has so many churches folks attending that it's not surprising you run into the flesh hounds. We all know that we're all on a personal journey and some folks journey will take them down a path toward religion that's new and wonderful. They want to embrace it and give it their all. But, we're in the world and it can be hard to break the temptations of it. Myself, I've had a time or two in my past where I was told to be at a woman's place for matters of the flesh immediately following religious services. The level of enthusiasm was no different than meeting someone after the club, school, work, or lunch. IT WAS GOOD!
I guess my takeaway is, everyone has needs. Those needs are going to be fed in a variety of ways and sometimes from a variety of people. The get down will happen and sometimes events can overwhelm us and we just want to feel close. Just remember when you go to church, don't be surprised if you're being eyeballed like you're at a lounge or club. People are still people.
Hallelujaherrrrrr!
I know. I know. Just what is a religious predator? The ATL Dater defines a religious predators as a person who is the most pious and benevolent individual you could meet. Everyone thinks the world of them and they really are great people. However, if you pull back a layer from the onion you get that side they only show to prey that have become separated from the herd. That raw, unfiltered, canine displaying, shoulder rolling like a tiger about to attack image. In short you get the REAL!
See the predator is hiding in plain site in a target rich environment. They are praying with a respectful bowed head, sharing daily inspirational bible messages, and just enjoying the word! So far, so good, right? Well that's part of it. See the predator can see the man or woman they have their sites and sense blood in the water. It starts with a touch or an innocent remark over the phone. A dinner invitation may be forthcoming and then they STRIKE!
You get to see one of the biggest freaks you ever wanted to meet on display. Now for some of all that might not be a true statement! However, the surprise you receive from talking about the fundraiser for the church building fund and how well you manage it to them telling they bet you can raise a penis up too can be just a bit overwhelming.
Atlanta has so many churches folks attending that it's not surprising you run into the flesh hounds. We all know that we're all on a personal journey and some folks journey will take them down a path toward religion that's new and wonderful. They want to embrace it and give it their all. But, we're in the world and it can be hard to break the temptations of it. Myself, I've had a time or two in my past where I was told to be at a woman's place for matters of the flesh immediately following religious services. The level of enthusiasm was no different than meeting someone after the club, school, work, or lunch. IT WAS GOOD!
I guess my takeaway is, everyone has needs. Those needs are going to be fed in a variety of ways and sometimes from a variety of people. The get down will happen and sometimes events can overwhelm us and we just want to feel close. Just remember when you go to church, don't be surprised if you're being eyeballed like you're at a lounge or club. People are still people.
Hallelujaherrrrrr!
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