why don't people vote Independent?

I've never really understood why people don't use their right to vote until now. In the last election between Hilary and Trump, there was such a great divide. Sure, we all have our different beliefs, but why does it always have to be Republican or Democrat? Do we even take the time to research the ideas of Independent Party? I've come to a point where I'm genuinely confused on where to place my vote. I sure don't wan't another 4 years of Trump's ignorance and spreading hate. And I love my gay and transgender friends, but I don't want somebody in charge who will try to ban the Bible or Christian literature because it is 'offensive'. I can no longer support gay marriage and abortion. When people go against homosexuality, oftentimes, it isn't to be cruel, but it is Biblical. God stands against it and want's you to turn away from it because he loves you.

There is such a strong stance on Woman's right's and the right to choose that we are choosing something something that is also against God and does have a lasting effect on women negatively. I know; I'm going through it now. When I was young, I made a devastating decision that tore my life apart. It resulted in shame and guilt, depression, regret, grief and sorrow. Anyone who cares about women and their rights should never allow abortion. It literally takes part of her soul. It takes a life, and that life is part of her. It doesn't fix a problem and hit isn't a solution to an unplanned pregnancy. It is something that is forever ingrained in her mind as a reminder of the death and murder of her unborn babies. When women face that decision,usually they have no knowledge of of the aftereffects and the longevity of it.