Topic:  Is it a sin to act in a play about native gods?

Source of this posting: Moderator response

Date originally posted: June 6, 2005

Moderator who originally posted this source: Kathy Martyn

Question:  Hello, I have a question regarding mortal sin. i am in a drama club and we are doing a performance of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. It is a show about people in the caribbean a long time ago. The play is based on natives who believe in different gods. However,it is a descent show, but it is based around the characters belief in these gods. Would it be a mortal sin to perform in a show like this? Thanks.

Answer: 

Thank you for your question! No, it would not be a mortal sin to act in this play. The operative word here is "play." It is not real; these are not your personal beliefs.

Have fun with it!