In another thread Actually asked for stories from people who had been made to feel unwelcome due to their sexual orientation, the following was one reply.  To honour Actually's request not to derail her thread from the stories I open this one.

All that I am really sure of is that some Creative Force, with some intelligent intent began with the creation of our Universe. Now that I have said this, I even wonder if I am stuck in "time talk", and this universe was always there, "unfolding as it should". However, the idea that it moves towards a higher level of complexity over time has also stuck with me, indicating some kind of "intent" or "direction" within a time frame context. So this becomes my Creative God.