Pandemic Religion: A Digital Archive

Savina's Beliefs

This pandemic has made video calling the social norm, which has helped me reconnect with one of my old friends, Savina. Savina is an artist studying holistic medicine. She also practices Catholicism, and often reflects on her own beliefs. We discuss things like folk medicine, mental health, and meditation. I'm agnostic, but our conversations often lead to spirituality and beliefs, which has been really enjoyable. Her primary knowledge is in Mexican folk medicine and culture. She taught me how to perform Limpia con huevo, or egg cleansing, which is a method rooted in Mexican Catholicism for removing curses or bad energy. We've also talked about the effects of religion on mental and physical health. I always thought that religion provided a sense of fulfillment, but she gave me multiple examples where her religion caused far more turmoil than necessary. Her religious knowledge is fascinating because she has a personal explanation for each of her beliefs, which has given her well-deserved confidence around Catholicism. She is also knowledgable about and respectful towards so many other religions. I'm constantly impressed.

May 13, 2020

Agnostic

New Mexico