We were going to talk about why I need religion in my life. We were supposed to talk only about this and no ramble on other topics, she could not compare my life to hers or anyone else, no talking about the past, only the future and the positives it might bring.
• What were issues you both faced through the interview?
My mom kept repeating the same argument about how having something to believe in is just the best choice, but I asked her how has it helped her and she couldnt give an answer without breaking the rules, by rambling on my sister.
•What were positives you encountered?
I got to talk with my mom
•How did you feel after the experience?
We were not mad with each other, like we usually are when we talk about this, also I did no become angry when she didnt listen to me
•Has it enhanced your understanding of “the other”?
It has made me understand that my mom does not mind talking to me about anything, even if it is something that we disagree strongly
•Would you do something like this again? Why/why not?
Yes, but without that many formalities, just saying we cant get angry or talk about this and this.
•Would you recommend more people to try this?
some of my best friends, for sure.
So I sat down with my mom while having breakfast and I told her that I wanted to talk again about a subject she brings on a lot, on how if i become religious or to the very least spiritual can help my life´s quality. She started on about how hope can be a good thing for me and that religion has its benefits, because ill find like a light at the end of the path. Now I told her that I stopped being religious because it did not help my life and that I felt like I was wasting my time to what she responded that it could be because i´m still strong. She said life changes and that in the future I might change the way I see the world, to what I agree because you never know what will happen, but until then, I told her I would stay non religious, but I would respect her points of view.