Every group has shades of grey (or gray) when you try to define its members. I find myself in an uncomfortable position in many ways, and not alone.
I tend to be religious now, more than when I was younger. It ebbs and flows, I believe, and I just realized I don't know for sure which is more - an ebb or a flow
I think flow is more, and I'm in that phase now.
That's a group that the republicans appeal to - the religious conservatives.
However, there are a number of gangplank issues where I disagree with the republican position. I'm pro-choice, although my own choice is life. I'm pro-stem cell research. I'm pro-gay marriage (or whatever phrase is used to recognize the difference between religious and civil marriages).
I also disagree with the democratic position. I'm anti-handout. I truly believe in the "teach a man to fish" thing. I'm anti-big government. I'm pro-business... without business, nothing much happens.
I'm sure I've got more things where I take positions different from the "party line".
I guess I'm purple... and the shade varies, depending on the lighting.
And all that said, I cast my vote for Obama.