So, today was fine until i got to work. I'm stage managing a show and i was watching rehearsal today and i realized 5hat one particular scene talks about cannibalism, which is against my religion and i got the notion to quit the show. Part of me wants to quit, but part of me doesnt and i just really need some help. Ive also suffered from depression since january and i want to know what i should do and is this part of my depression and if not what is this? Help is much appreciated.
Cannibalism is probably against all or most religions, does the scene promote it. ? Should you seek religious guidance?
The scene is basically the play 'Titus Andronicus' and its presented as a cooking show where they kill the rapist and make a pie out of his blood and then serve him to his mother. So yeah, it promotes cannibalism.
Now that you've explained the play, I wouldn't want to do it either. I can understand your dilemma. If you quit, would it be a financial catastrophe? Could you replace the job with another one quickly?
Hi Charllee - what a fantastic job you have. Wonderful to be involved in creativity. Cannibalism is a notion averse to all humans, it is not owned by religion. Just because your play has it in the subject doesn't suddenly mean you are a cannibal. Why on earth you would want to deny creativity because of what your religion says is beyond me. Are you going to turn your back on learning and life because your religion disagrees?
If you are suffering depression, you need to get some counselling to find the underlying reasons for the way you are feeling. Medications may help you to deal with the issues and are a short term support. If your religion is teaching you to fear life, get rid of it. If you are in the arts, you will be exposed to many "taboo" topics that religion loves to create fear about. If you can't handle it, get a different job. There will be someone who understands ärt for arts sake" who will be glad to take your place.
Will you be losing out on a good opportunity if you quit the show? Will there be more times when your conscience is tested? Will you be able to forget these times and carry on with your joys and pleasures in life? Is your conscience and memories haunting . or is it just your religion?