Reply #13: That is a mind and soul in free fall

[TayTay]

This is the kind of attitude that blames New Orleans for it's own downfall, tells poor people that they are poor because they are lazy and unworthy and exhibits nothing in the way of human understanding or compassion.

You value both of these things. No wonder it hurts so much to see them flung aside in favor of petty and debased 'moralizing.' Your aunt must be a very bitter and twisted person. She wields her religion not as a way of gaining insight into others but as a cudgel to beat her supposed 'enemies.' There is nothing that can be done for that but to sever ties and give her nothing but base pity. Again, I am sorry you have to go through this. It's awful.