I just gained access to DU groups, so here I am!

[More Than A Feeling]

I have been a Democrat since my onset of political consciousness, but in the past three years, I have moved from lifelong atheist to Buddhist to Christian.

My faith is becoming an increasingly important part of my life and my politics, and its great that this is a place where people can gather to talk about that very thing *checks the address to see if he is in the right place*

Anyway, I have a growing interest in theology and comparative religion, even though my ignorance is still profound on both topics. You may have seen my questions about Original Sin and (separately) about New Thought. My thought is still evolving, and mysticism and Classic Christianity both seem to have worthy claims. Both satisfy my intellect (somewhat to my surprise, in the case of Classic Christianity.) Also, I am always up for learning more about what others believe, and why.

In either case, though, I remain a loyal supporter of the separation of church and state, gay rights, and the wisdom of keeping abortion legal, safe, and making it as rare as can be done. Basically, most of the liberal/progressive message. The Christians who support George W. Bush are gravely mistaken, in my opinion.

Anyway, I am looking forward to discussing these and other topics in faith and politics with anyone interested.