Having come from a rather small town, my first semester at college really open my eyes... on a lot. One thing in particular really changed for me; Religion.

Now I have never been overly religious but I was always told there is a heaven and there is a hell. Depending on my actions and choices I would end up in one of the two. To me, this was an incredibly drastic spectrum that, in all honesty, didn't seem entirely fair. When my family did go to church, I asked questions but the answers I received only seemed to leave me even more confused than before. I didn't understand the answers and furthermore , I don't know if I really wanted to.

I never really felt comfortable in a church and quite frankly I don't agree with a lot of what is preached. That's not to say I don't respect it or those who are religious. I just simply don't feel a connection to any of it like many people I know do.

This past semester was a turning point when my then roommate, who is quite devout, asked me the ever heavy question, "When did you find God?"

I didn't have an answer, but I did make a decision. That was the day I completely disassociated my self from the religious world.

I have never found God. More importantly, I don't think I ever will. No, I am not an Atheist. Nor am I Christian, or Muslim, or Buddhist or anything in between. I do not identify with any particular religion. I am simply non-religious. I am not lost. I am not wandering blindly throughout this world.

I told my parents this before my nineteenth birthday and my dad, in true fashion, shrugged his shoulders and simply said "Alright, we won't wake you up on Sunday then." Then he went about his business.

I'm not telling you to give up religion to find yourself. Now that I have though, please do not rush to my "aid" to help me find my way. I promise you that I am in no way lost. Religion is for some people, but not everyone. I am happier without it. It has not affected any of my personal relationships so why start now?

Bit by bit I am discovering who I am and that person is non-religious. It's not a big deal, and I assure my decision will not affect you or your life unless you let it. The world is a big place with plenty of room for everyone to live the life of their choosing. So, let me live the life I want to live.