...we should endeavour to be as accurate as possible in representing various religious perspectives.
But Wren was raised in the RC church. She understands it and is allowed to have her opinion/perspective. The thing about religion is that it's so open to personal interpretation, making "accurate statements" isn't possible in many cases. They don't exist, except in the mind of each believer. This is where arguments about "truth" start.
The Shabbat ritual we've been talking about is a good example of interpretation. Eema may see the ritual in a cultural context, and her son may see it in a purely religious context. Each interpretation works for each of them, and that's okay. This is each person's right.
I can see how problems at home can result from different perspectives, and personally believe that Eema and her son may need a frank discussion that allows each to understand the other's perspective. I suggest trying to figure out what each person needs from the other regarding the smaller dinner question and the larger question about religious and cultural practices. IMO, this may be the route to a meaningful solution. But making claims about who is accurate just creates problems.
