I can relate. While I lean consrvative politically, and am an active Republican, I was hugely alienated by right wing religion. This initially happened decades ago, and still lean politically conservative & religiously liberal. (Republican Atheists is an online community some may be interested in checking out).
Barry Goldwater, a quintessential conservative Republican, greatly disagreed with the religious right and warned about the dangers of them joining the Republican Party.
I can relate. While I lean consrvative politically, and am an active Republican, I was hugely alienated by right wing religion. This initially happened decades ago, and still lean politically conservative & religiously liberal. (Republican Atheists is an online community some may be interested in checking out).
Barry Goldwater, a quintessential conservative Republican, greatly disagreed with the religious right and warned about the dangers of them joining the Republican Party.