Condolences... I am in a similar situation in Georgia. Freethinkers etc tend to be a bit more common in major metros and college towns down here. You might find some that are organized, as I have (at Meetup.com).

hey didn't alabama just elect that roy moore guy who whipped out a piece on stage [with resounding applause]? our pasta god is with you my friend. be safe.

I've lived in South Carolina my entire life and I'd love nothing more than to move far, far away. I hate just about everything about this place except the scenery and food.

I feel your pain. I moved from LA to KC, and I'm surrounded by very friendly people with zombie brains. They only accept things that fit in their tiny little box of false reality. And don't dare challenge them because they try their best to suck the brains out of your head. They don't like people who think for themselves.