My Mother is a Portuguese Crypto/Marrano Jew, and raised me SERIOUSLY strict with the help of my Nana.
My father is 1/2 WASP, 1/2 Iroquois Indian. Sorry to say, he is a rotten, unrighteous, Jew hating gentile.
We were not religious. I have always believed in ONE G-d, THE G-d of the Torah, period. I didnt get involved in 'religion', I am spiritual. G-d does miraculous things around me too great for words.
As far as 'who am I close to?' It depends. I have met many "Christians" that are baked wind morons for socialism. I have met more "Jews" than you can shake a stick at that are bleeding heart Kommies.
I feel to be a good Jew, (this is my opinion) is to not sit by watching your brother/sister taking a beating, and fight. I feel that a good Jew (that is not religious) should follow the Commandments and love his/her brethren.
I will take up for any person that shows they are #1. loyal to G-d and believers in the ONLY G-d, #2. faithful #3. righteous.
I guess thats all for me.