There have been many times in the most recent past where I have concerns over the path of religious belief that my mother is taking. In the past two years she has become a born again Christan. At first my feelings were apathy. After all, what does it matter to me what my mother does to find relief of existence in life? Everyone needs hope, and I'm glad she chose religion over drugs or worse. Religion is relatively safe for my siblings, while drug dealers are not.

However, the last...