Fair enough criticism but, I’m being serious, too. Nothing scares people away from our side like someone thumping on their bible. I can win people over when I talk about the economy and smaller government. People will believe in themselves if you inspire them enough but, people also come to their personal philosphies in their own way. I can’t tell you how many times I lose them due to the ‘religous right’ in our country. It drives people right over to the left side of the aisle.
Some people belong to the left; if they cannot stand people who have religion there is nothing good they can bring to conservatism, and I am not gong to contribute to fooling them into thinking that we are not what we are.