What a fascinating read. I was constantly reminded of Girard throughout.
Also, you probably know more people of the other tribe than you think. They probably just want to deal with you as a person, rather than as a tribal identity. Granted, I don't think I know any creationists either, but I'm also slightly to highly skeptical of the 40% claim.
Probably because you don't live in a very rural area or the bible belt. I knew many creationists from my hometown and peripherally in college, but haven't had any creationist friends or active acquaintances since then.
A lot of creationists tend to be older and uneducated so working in tech in a larger city is kind of the polar opposite of where they congregate.
I do live in a rural area, just not the bible belt. There are plenty of intelligent design types- that is, God made the universe, set evolution in motion, etc., just not the 7 days as literal, evolution is fake kind that the article mentions.
There are a few Amish and Jehovah's Witness and Pentecostal types arpund, but nowhere near 40%.
I know of a ton of people who are creationists from my hometown. I don't think I know any where I'm currently living (I'm sure there are a bunch, but I haven't had much opportunity to meet them).
Also, you probably know more people of the other tribe than you think. They probably just want to deal with you as a person, rather than as a tribal identity. Granted, I don't think I know any creationists either, but I'm also slightly to highly skeptical of the 40% claim.