I enjoy nothing in moderation.
I am certain everyone will have a hissy fit with what I'm about to say, but I just don't give a ****...
I do not consider myself "religious." For me (and I'm not arguing definitions here, but rather how I feel on the matter) I hear "religion" and my skin crawls. Not kidding.
The word conjures up images in my mind of the Pharisees plotting and scheming to get rid of Jesus.
Religion to me is more a set of man-made rules designed with good intentions but in effect become exlusionary and "judgy."
I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe He is my savior.
For all those that want to say "by his fruits" (implying mine are rotten) I would only respond that I'm sorry I don't measure to your standards, but you can't take from me the fact I believe.
I hate the word/thought of religion, but I do consider myself a "believer" or a "spiritual" person.
Measuring up isn't in my DNA.
I'm not sure what a religious moderate is exactly and maybe I qualify under some people's definition... but I don't personally consider myself a moderate by my own definition because, for me, moderate means ho hum and take it or leave it (or wavering, or somewhat still undecided). I am not that. I am steadfast.
I just don't put man's religious hierarchy into my spiritual consciousness.
I've seen way too many people become non-believers because they allow their fellow man.. Christian man.. to tear them down. We are all sinners. Every last one of us.