Economically Conservative

I do not like labels, but over the years I've continued to clarify my outlook on life such that I've somewhat quantified myself as Economically Conservative, yet Socially Liberal.

I don't believe the government should be completely removed from fiscal policy, but their role should be minimal and mostly revolve around keeping society honest when it comes to money.

On the social side, I've swayed very far to the left as a result of years of entrenchment in the religious right.  I thank God everyday for removing from the culture that thrives on religion.  Don't take that to mean that I'm not spiritual or truely believe that I was created by a divine entity.  There is too much evidence in life to deny the existence of God.  I am, however, completely opposed to organized religion.

Religion has helped to bring order to society, but it has also brought great pain as a result of human beings requiring a cause to destroy other human beings who don't subscribe to one particular view of the world.  The desire to wield power over other people is the fundamental premise of all western religions.  I look back on my years in the Bible Church realm and find myself disgusted at what I stood for during those times.

I can truely tell you my days now are so much more clear then they ever were in the past.  What is the meaning of our life here on earth?  I now know.  It's all about children!!!  I never knew what true, pure and complete love was until I had the privilege of looking into my children's eyes and experiencing something I've never felt before.  Children are God's way of softening our hearts such that we never become bitter about everything else that life throws at us.