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Re: GENERAL DWRP QUESTIONS

[(Anonymous)]

this is a general question and more of an ongoing thought i've been having that i'm interested in discussing/hearing other answers and thoughts

i've picked up a character who is quite religious (attends services and says prayers in canon, though doesn't live completely by his religion) and i don't share that religion. i've been doing research and making sure to be as sensitive and realistic as possible about his religious practice, but i'm still concerned that it's possible i might offend people who do share his religion if i write things incorrectly or make assumptions. if you've done this, how have you handled it? is there anything i can do or look out for to make sure i'm ic but also being aware of the sensitivities of the subject?

Re: GENERAL DWRP QUESTIONS

[(Anonymous)]

Let me guess, you're picking up Matt Murdock or Nightcrawler?

Even if not, honestly, ask around your RP buddies and see if anyone shares that religion! Or even just here on rpanons. As an example that is close to home, I'm a Catholic myself on about what you might say Matt's level is, the whole going to church every Sunday and saying prayers thing, and if someone asked me for my input since his religion is so intertwined with his personality, I'd be happy to give them some pointers, some subtleties they might not pick up (praying to saints versus praying to God being one I've had people IRL get confused on that I've talked about them with), or just helpfully correct any mistakes they might have initially made. Don't be shy to ask even the most mundane questions like "Do you cross yourself as soon as you enter church? Or only after you dip your hand in the holy water?"

One thing I will say do your research on is look to see how that religion's stance on current event subjects might have changed. For example, the Catholic Church and its members have changed a LOT since I was a kid regarding their stance on things like homosexuality, which is something that character would be aware of. Another thing is that oftentimes religion can be a culture thing too, so being "culturally Catholic" can often affect things in Irish or Latino communities such as weddings, funerals, or even customs that they'll have on holidays. There can also be little in-jokes that people from that religion will enjoy like the meme my sister recently sent me which said "I'm culturally Catholic, which means I enjoy funny little statues and stained glass windows."

If anyone wants to bite your head off for accidentally making mistakes, that honestly says more about them having thin skin then you making an earnest effort to try to learn and be sensitive.