The Devil Wants You to Move

Angie Allen argues that the desire to relocate to new states or properties can be a spiritual distraction. Writing for Catholic Exchange, Allen suggests that the constant longing for different homes and regions, often fueled by internet content and social media trends, feeds a natural wanderlust that may not benefit families.

Allen notes that this tendency to move is a historical pattern in America, citing her own ancestors who moved west from the Plymouth Colony and colonial Virginia. She describes how online maps that allow people to rank preferred states can encourage these speculative desires for distant locations.