Dear Ivory Raven,
This brings many flash backs for me. My own Mother raised me in a Monastic religion that followed the many practices of Buddhism. I have had no Christian programming within my psychie. I learned meditation at an early age. Worked with healing. I had a wonderful relationship with my Mother. However, upon reaching adulthood, my Mother became a Pentacostal Christian. Her new path included trying to undo what teachings she offered to me as a child. I was totally heartbroken and felt betrayed by my Mother. It is your Mother who is the most important person in your life. It took me years of prayer and forgiveness to heal my relationship with my dear Mother. I loved her as I had often thought of her as my soulmate. I am still strong in my faith and my practice. I am much more at peace with others who do not share my practices or my beliefs, for it does not matter at all. Who or what we are will never change. Remember they are the same as you, an extention of all life and love. Love is what connects us not our differences.
Reiki to all,
Love and Light
Roger