bad rap

[insertusername]

bad rap

The things we become known for aren’t always what we’d like to be known for. Reputations are hard to run from. Sometimes they’re not even deserved. So here’s your chance to set the record straight. Clear up some misplaced assumptions, debunk any rumours about yourself and defy your stereotypes.

how to play:

Top level with something(s) your character is tired of people assuming about them, blaming them for, or pigeonholing them about, etc. Say it in person or over text.

Comment on any surprising, or not so surprising declarations.

Comments

[motiontostrike]

I think you're conflating my words. My faith gives me permission to not have all of the answers, but it doesn't absolve me of the need to better myself. Meaning I don't use my belief as a crutch to mistakenly convince myself there's no more work to be done but to believe.

I don't think religion is the only path to morality or enlightenment. I couldn't say how different or similar I'd be without it. But I can say that I've questioned and lost faith and turned away from God and the loss didn't personally make me any better. It's a path, and a guardrail, and a reminder. I think we all find those somewhere.

On the other hand, anyone can take any philosophy -- belief of the lack thereof -- and bastardize and blasphemize it if that's what's in their hearts.

[dontpetmeibite]

I'm not saying you'd be better off without your faith. I would never tell someone they'd be better off without something that genuinely made them happy and harmed no-one else.

I just don't think you are giving yourself enough credit.

I've seen plenty of what you're talking about. The philosophy by which I live my life has also been used to justify carnage and cruelty; but usually by those who were looking for justifications for that.

You strive to improve yourself and understand the world because that's who you are and that's what you do.