Colorado Springs, here I come

I’m moving to Colorado Springs. It’s a beautiful city, in a beautiful state – a wee bit of a change compared to most of my life. I’m particularly excited about the concept of seasons. We had seasons in D/FW: hot and hotter. It’ll be nice experiencing a bit of variety again.

But there is an aspect of my move to CO Springs that is somewhat ironic.

As it turns out, I have grown slightly more politically aware over the last few years. I was always a little interested – in fact, I considered accepting a scholarship offer to SMU to study political science and possibly pre-law with the thought of eventually pursuing some sort of political career.

But lately, my interest in all things political has reawakened in recent years (much to the chagrin of my wife). Interestingly, as I’ve begun exploring that particular universe, I’ve realized that my views tend to lean further away from the starboard side than I would have suspected. Growing up as I did (white, Christian, in Texas, etc.), I fully expected to resonate with a conservative viewpoint – but I find that isn’t the case.

My views – which in my recent environments would definitely qualify as countercultural – have raised a few eyebrows and gotten me into some very provocative conversation…which is great! I love socio-political discussions, especially with folks who have done some of their own reading and thinking.

Unfortunately, as I’ve delved more deeply into the underpinnings of our history and society, I’ve found myself less and less satisfied with the status quo – and that has raised my overall angst level.

So, the time comes that I’m going to move away from Texas – and where do I choose to go? A place that is possibly even more conservative: Colorado Springs – home to a bazillion different ministries, preachy non-profits, and meddling para-church organizations… there is a tiny amount of irony embedded in there somewhere.