Growing up with a strong faith in Jesus, I initially viewed the world through a very narrow lens. I used to see people who didn’t share my beliefs as opponents, which negatively affected my theology and political views. However, as I've moved around the country and had the opportunity to travel internationally, my experiences challenged those early perspectives. Faith became more complicated as I realized that some beliefs I held were more cultural assumptions than spiritual truths. What really shifted my view was a single question that I began to ask myself anytime I felt compelled to judge or take a strong stance on someone else’s opinions. This question encouraged me to pause and reconsider where my convictions came from—whether they were rooted in genuine understanding of Jesus’s teachings or in inherited cultural biases. This process of reflection helped me to distinguish my faith from the societal influences within Christian communities. It broadened my heart towards empathy and understanding, making me realize that faith is not about division but about love and connection. It’s been liberating to put my faith back together in a way that embraces diversity without compromising my core beliefs. For anyone struggling with the tension between faith and differing worldviews, I recommend this approach of thoughtful questioning. It cultivates humility and compassion, inviting us to truly love others as Jesus teaches, even when their perspectives differ from ours. This transformation strengthened my sense of community and deepened my relationship with God, proving that faith can grow richer through openness rather than division.