Assignment 4: Nathan Boshard

            Around age 14, I began to wonder why I believed that there exists an all-powerful god who intervenes in the affairs of men. The more I began to question, the fewer answers I received. It took a lot of consideration and investigation, and ultimately, I concluded that a belief in god was not justified. I by no means contest that god doesn’t exist. To elaborate, I lack belief in god, but do not disbelieve. I maintain that when evidence is solid and forthcoming, I will change my position. This decision was much to the chagrin of my mother and has, quite frankly, permanently changed our relationship. The same effect on our relationship took place when I decided to question my political beliefs.

            I was raised conservative, but began to question this set of beliefs around the same time I departed from Christianity. I still maintain some conservative ideals, but the majority of my politics fall into the same vein as those of the justice democrats. Issues such as single-payer healthcare, foreign policy, and separation of church and state. Ultimately, my mother didn’t appreciate my change of beliefs. This was understandable, but the forcefulness of her position was not understandable and pushed me away from her side. My opinions here are in no way conclusive: I continue to explore many issues and hope to maintain a work in progress for quite some time.