"Growing up, most of us inherit our parents' political views without question - until something finally makes us stop and think. Maybe it's a family argument that exposes a double standard, a news story that doesn't match what you were taught, or meeting people outside your childhood bubble. Suddenly, the beliefs you grew up with don't add up anymore. A recent Reddit thread perfectly captured these eye-opening moments when people realized their parents' politics might not be right."
"Same here. I went to a Methodist college because I was raised religious and thought a Christian school made sense - plus, scholarships. Ironically, it was a liberal campus with a big theater and dance scene, so I was suddenly surrounded by way more diversity than I'd ever known. Freshman year I took Intro to Biblical Literature instead of World Religions, assuming other religions weren't worth learning about (I've grown, I promise)."
Many people inherit their parents' political views unquestioningly but later reassess them. Exposure to different backgrounds, diverse peers, higher education, and critical study of previously held beliefs leads individuals to question religion and politics. College environments, especially liberal campuses and courses that analyze sacred texts critically, can reveal contradictions and promote secular or progressive shifts. Financial instability and government decisions experienced during military service also prompt political reevaluation. Personal encounters, news events, and family conflicts can expose double standards and motivate ideological change. These catalysts help individuals move away from inherited worldviews toward independently formed political beliefs.
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