I left a church I loved because they were more concerned with left wing politics and getting Barack Obama elected than helping with the spiritual growth of its members. I still miss it. I often wish I didn't out grow things, people, and events that gave me meaning in life.

When I went to a convention for UCC women in VT, there was Bush bashing at every meal. Some woman was praising Hugo Chavez for standing up to Bush. Everything that was wrong with this country began and ended with Bush. I could not understand how educated people who understood World War 2 or saw 9/11, could still scapegoat others when we saw the destruction caused by hating those who don't believe what you believe.