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I have to qualify that I'm not an economist. My educational background is in sociology and criminal justice. I wish I knew more about economic theory and I wish I could make more compelling posts and thoughts about the subject.

I work in the criminal justice field. I work both in the court room and in local jails. My job is to present to judges on behalf of defendants to secure a bond for the defendant. I also do risk assessments, mental health assessments, and drug assessments on defendants ch… Continue

Evangelical Christians are often perceived as if they are anti-science. There is likely a lot truth to that perception. I would guess many evangelical Christians reject many aspects of science. It goes without saying that Darwin's theory of evolution still rankles a lot of Christians/social conservatives.

The social conservatives have waged their political war on science for many years. Some people want creationism taught in our public schools. It almost seems insane to suggest that "creation s… Continue

I grew up in a small rural town in Eastern Kentucky. I grew up in the church. My faith was always a big part of my life and a big part of my family. To be honest in a lot of ways it still is. Over the years I began to shift my focus as to what my faith was all about.


I find myself in a sea of social conservatives. I find myself in constant odds with my Republican friends and family members. I often disagree with my own Pastor (especially on issues concerning Muslims and homosexuals).

My paren… Continue