Here and on Facebook for the first time in my life I feel validated. In the sense that there is a world full of people who in many ways feel the same as I do about religion, politics, life and love. Moving around a lot growing up gave me a wide open view on many subjects. Once I settled down near family and in a conservative area, I found that few of my friends and family shared my thoughts or views. So I always kind of felt like an outsider. I seldom talked about my opinions or religious views for fear of losing the few people I considered friends.
Now, I express myself freely online. Those who disagree can certainly do the same and I will enter into discourse when the other party actually can present factual and verifiable references to their position. And I am quite willing to agree to disagree if we both hold strong positions while still remaining friends.
So, I am glad you have found this outlet as well and hope we here give you a feeling of community lacking in your physical space. Take care