But I didn't put it back on after the Porters. It isn't a crisis of faith. I'm not sure I ever had faith, not the way Mom does. Mine is more like Dad's - I believe there is a God, and I believe in honoring Him, but I'm not sure how much of a role He plays in our lives, and I don't blame Him for that, because it's up to us, isn't it? It's up to us to say we'll be a good person because that's what we believe is right, not because it'll earn us a better place in the next life.
The character reflects on their beliefs about faith and God. They distinguish their understanding of faith from their mother's deeply held beliefs, suggesting they see faith more like their father's perspective. This viewpoint acknowledges the existence of God and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in moral choices rather than seeking rewards in an afterlife.
They express a sense of autonomy, suggesting that being a good person comes from personal conviction rather than fear of divine judgment. This perspective highlights a more secular approach to ethics, focusing on the intrinsic goodness of actions rather than their spiritual implications.
