History Main / AGodIAmNot

* Played for comedy in the ''{{Discworld}}'' book ''{{Discworld/Small Gods}}:''
-->"But you ... you're omnicognizant," said Brutha.
-->"That doesn't mean I know everything."
-->Brutha bit his lip. "Um. Yes. It does."

* Superman has been the recipicant of worship, and even the odd church or two set up in his name. He's been described as an angel on a number of occasions. This makes him very uncomfortable, though his discouragement has often times only increased the faith of his followers.

* Princess Celestia from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic.'' It's not outright stated that she's a Goddess, but she raises the Sun and her sister the Moon, so they pretty much qualify. Thing is, she'd really like to relate to people in a straightforward way, and really doesn't enjoy adoration, worshiping or yesmanship.
** Aforementioned sister Luna would also like a closer relationship with the people, but ''unlike'' Celestia she's spent a thousand years imprisoned in the moon while she was [[BrainwashedAndCrazy Nightmare Moon]], so she's sort of behind the times. She's completely baffled as to why her vaguely sinister nighttime motif and habit of shouting at everyone (both of which were ''expected'' of her a thousand years ago) seems to reduce the populace to pantswetting terror.

Compare StopWorshippingMe, which is specifically about actual gods who discourage being worshipped for any of a number of reasons, while NotAGod can refer to anyone who says that, be it a NayTheist, FlatEarthAtheist, [[MagicVersusScience someone with better Technology]] or the CosmicBeing itself.

Compatre StopWorshippingMe, which is specifically about actual gods who discourage being worshipped for any of a number of reasons, while NotAGod can refer to anyone who says that, be it a NayTheist, FlatEarthAtheist, [[MagicVersusScience someone with better Technology]] or the CosmicBeing itself.

Compatre StopWorshippingMe, which is specifically about gods who discourage being worshipped for any of a number of reasons, while NotAGod can refer to anyone who says that, be it a NayTheist, FlatEarthAtheist, [[MagicVersusScience someone with better Technology]] or the CosmicBeing itself.

Contrast with StopWorshippingMe, which is specifically about gods who discourage being worshipped for any of a number of reasons, while NotAGod can refer to anyone who says that, be it a NayTheist, FlatEarthAtheist, [[MagicVersusScience someone with better Technology]] or the CosmicBeing itself.

** Specifically, he tried to construct an Imperium based on complete atheism, despite the fact that [[Naytheist he knew full well about Chaos gods and demons]]. Of course, since Chaos [[GodNeedsPrayer gets even stronger with DIRECT worship]] he had good reason. There's speculation that he didn't want the temptation that being the object of all that affection would bring... Not that there was much difference between the "reverence" of the days of the Crusade and the "worship" of the later Imperium.

* In [[AvatartheLastAirbender Avatar the Last Airbender ]], the Avatar is the closest thing [[ConstructedWorld that world]] has to a god (besides spirits). But, the current Avatar, Aang, [[IJustWantToBeNormal just wants to be a normal kid]] and even [[RefusedTheCall runs away]] [[ScrewDestiny from his destiny]] at one point. He gets over it eventually.

** Aforementioned sister Luna would also like a closer relationship with the people, but ''unlike'' Celestia she's spent a thousand years imprisoned in the moon while she was [[BrainwashedAndCrazy Nightmare Moon]], so she's sort of behind the times. She's completely baffled as to why her vaguely sinister nighttime motif and habit of shouting at everyone (both of which were ''expected'' of her a thousand years ago) seems to reduce the populace to pantswetting terror.

* Princess Celestia from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic.'' It's not outright stated that she's a Goddess, but she raises the Sun and her sister the Moon, so they pretty much qualify. Thing is, she'd really like to relate to people in a straightforward way, and really doesn't enjoy adoration, worshiping or yesmanship.

* Medaka from ''MedakaBox''. Numerous characters including her siblings remark on her being the pinnacle of perfection. Yet she sees herself as just another flawed being (which admittedly is true).

* ''{{Final Fantasy II}}'''s Emperor Mateus is like this, though he eventually ascends to godhood.

* The Eschaton, from {{Charles Stross}}'s novels ''Singularity Sky'' and ''Iron Sunrise''.

* Princess Celestia from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic.'' It's not outright stated that she's a Godess, but she raises the Sun and her sister the Moon, so they pretty much qualify. Thing is, she'd really like to relate to people in a straightforward way, and really doesn't enjoy adoration, worshiping or yesmanship.

This is a character who is godlike, yet dislikes the comparison and firmly identifies themself as a mortal. They may be a godlike FlyingBrick a la {{Superman}}, a RealityWarper like [[{{Watchmen}} Doctor Manhattan]], a PhysicalGod like [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Tom Bombadil]], or someone who [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt somehow]] got the powers and duties of an actual god. The crux of their rationale is usually that they are still mortal, human, and terrestrial in enough ways that they don't want to make the claim. Maybe they still think in mortal terms about time and morality, and aren't a TimeAbyss or AboveGoodAndEvil. Maybe they don't want the responsibility all that power entails. Then again, it may just be the thought of being [[StopWorshippingMe actively worshipped]] that's squicky to them.

* ''{{Watchmen}}'' has Dr. Manhattan himself.

This is a character who is godlike, yet dislikes the comparison and firmly identifies themself as a mortal. They may be a godlike FlyingBrick a la {{Superman}}, a RealityWarper like [[{{Watchmen}} Doctor Manhattan]], a PhysicalGod like [[TheLordOfTheRings Tom Bombadil]], or someone who [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt somehow]] got the powers and duties of an actual god. The crux of their rationale is usually that they are still mortal, human, and terrestrial in enough ways that they don't want to make the claim. Maybe they still think in mortal terms about time and morality, and aren't a TimeAbyss or AboveGoodAndEvil. Maybe they don't want the responsibility all that power entails. Then again, it may just be the thought of being [[StopWorshippingMe actively worshipped]] that's squicky to them.

* TheMightyThor is a borderline example. Generally speaking, he's fine with calling himself a god, or being called such, but doesn't encourage actual worship. This attitude contrasts with {{Superman}}'s, who actually does deny that he's a god actively, but usually has more "worshippers" than Thor does.

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* Princess Celestia from ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic.'' It's not outright stated that she's a Godess, but she raises the Sun and her sister the Moon, so they pretty much qualify. Thing is, she'd really like to relate to people in a straightforward way, and really doesn't enjoy adoration, worshiping or yesmanship.

* Medaka from ''MedakaBox''. Numerous characters including her siblings remark on her being the pinnacle of perfection. Yet sh sees herself as just another flawed being (which admittedly is true).

* Medaka from ''MedakaBox''. Numerous characters including her siblings remark on her being the pinnacle of perfection. Yet sh sees herself as just another flawed being (which admittedly is true).

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* The GodEmperor of ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'', although his countless followers would say otherwise.

* Princess Celestia from ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic.'' It's not outright stated that she's a Godess, but she raises the Sun and her sister the Moon, so they pretty much qualify. Thing is, she'd really like to relate to people in a straightforward way, and really doesn't enjoy adoration, worshiping or yesmanship.

Alternate Title Suggestions: AmNotAGod, NotAGod.

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* ''{{Watchmen}]'' has Dr. Manhattan himself.