Let’s just talk about things we shouldn’t…

There is a saying that ladies don't speak about politics or religion. Well I talk about the religion all the time, so I am going to throw caution to the wind talk about politics. I have really struggled with the idea of blogging about politics, primarily because I don't want to upset people. But the truth of the matter is that I am very passionate about politics. I grew up in a politically active home, where debate was expected not avoided, or shushed up. I have a minor in political science and if I didn't blog about over the next few months, this blog would no longer reflect who I am.

So why do I think people will get upset if I talk about politics? Because I sit on what is considered the wrong side of the fence for an evangelical Christian. Yes, there it is, I'm a Democrat. (Oh, I feel so many of you cringing). For the past 8 years I have stayed mostly silent about my political views around my Christian friends. I bought into the marketing scheme that Republican's are God's party and Democrat are godless heathens. But now, facing a critical fork in our nation and world's road, I think it is vital to start talking about political choices. So I am going to be blogging about political topics on and off for the next few months. My goal is not upset you or even recruit you; it is to encourage you to have your own conversations with your friends, your bible study, your neighbors, your co-workers. Talk about those topics that can be uncomfortable, but are vital to our national consciousness; military action, social responsibility to the poor, our economic crisis, global warming, abortion rights, the list can go on and on. Let's start talking, and listening to one another, and come November we'll all be better informed to cast the correct vote for ourselves, our families and our nation.