Assignment 4- Richie Lane

I honestly can't think of any times I've challenged a belief or idea. I was raised to be a very open minded person, and my family always encouraged me to formulate my own ideas and beliefs. My immediate and extended family never pushed any ideas or beliefs on the children of the family, and I think because of that, I really have no opinions on major issues or topics discussed in today's society. I have no political standings or religious opinions, and if my family does, they've never even so much as told me. And as far as challenging people outside of my family, I consider myself a very light-hearted person, and I very much dislike disagreeing with people. Some people I know will challenge everything they can just because they love to make their opinions heard and love to argue, but I think I am the polar opposite of that. Even when I disagree with someones opinions, I rarely speak out against it(unless they are severely misinformed or making an ass of themselves). I think that attempting to inflict your opinions on someone with opposite beliefs is a completely lost cause, and will only lead to hostility on both sides, so I go to great lengths to avoid getting in disagreements with people. Because of this, I can't recall a time where I have questioned or challenged a belief or idea, and I doubt there has ever been a time where I have spoken out against someones beliefs or ideas.