Even in the south what they described is weird.

I’m American. People who assume my religion are weirdos and I rarely interact with someone like that. I’m pretty sure your assertion about it being related to your race is just a random ass assumption.

I had people assuming that because I’m white and speak English, that I was religious

Uh, what? Try as I might, I cannot make sense of this statement. The implication being: other races or cultures are not religious? Precisely the opposite of what’s closer to truth.

Lol yeah ok