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** The character in question turns out to be a hypocritical evil religious fanatic who has absolutely no regard for the texts he proclaims to follow, caring only about getting himself a free ticket to his god's afterlife where he [[KarmaHoudini believes he will be rewarded for his evil actions.]] In his twisted view, anyone he has exterminated is evil, a loser and unworthy, and thus his actions are a virtue that will be validated by his deity. [[EveryoneHasStandards When the deity in question]] makes it plainly clear that not only is he (and his religious sect) completely and utterly wrong, and that their heinous actions have only ensured that they will NEVER get into the god's realm unless they atone, the fanatic goes ''absolutely berserk'', threatening to destroy his deity until he gets what he wants. Ultimately, his rage is nothing more than a childish hate-filled temper tantrum by a deeply corrupt soul who has never had to face the consequences of his actions.
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** The character in question turns out to be a hypocritical evil religious fanatic who has absolutely no regard for the texts he proclaims to follow, caring only about getting himself a free ticket to his god's afterlife where he [[KarmaHoudini believes he will be rewarded for his evil actions.]] In his twisted view, anyone he has exterminated is evil, a loser and unworthy, and thus his actions are a virtue that will be validated by his deity. [[EveryoneHasStandards When the deity in question]] makes it plainly clear that not only is he (and his religious sect) completely and utterly wrong, and that their heinous actions have only ensured that they will NEVER get into the god's realm unless they atone, the fanatic goes ''absolutely berserk'', threatening to destroy his deity until he gets what he wants.wants...which does not end well. Ultimately, his rage is nothing more than a childish hate-filled temper tantrum by a deeply corrupt soul who has never had to face the consequences of his actions.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Sarah's attitude toward God disintegrates to the point where she can no longer be considered pious. She's kicked out of her church, resulting in a downward spiral that leaves her [[NayTheist spiritually broken and resentful against God]], both now and in [[{{Hell}} the hereafter]].
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** Sarah's attitude toward God disintegrates to the point where she can no longer be considered pious. She's kicked out of her church, resulting in a downward spiral that leaves her [[NayTheist spiritually broken and resentful against God]], both now and in [[{{Hell}} the hereafter]].
** The character in question turns out to be a hypocritical evil religious fanatic who has absolutely no regard for the texts he proclaims to follow, caring only about getting himself a free ticket to his god's afterlife where he [[KarmaHoudini believes he will be rewarded for his evil actions.]] In his twisted view, anyone he has exterminated is evil, a loser and unworthy, and thus his actions are a virtue that will be validated by his deity. [[EveryoneHasStandards When the deity in question]] makes it plainly clear that not only is he (and his religious sect) completely and utterly wrong, and that their heinous actions have only ensured that they will NEVER get into the god's realm unless they atone, the fanatic goes ''absolutely berserk'', threatening to destroy his deity until he gets what he wants. Ultimately, his rage is nothing more than a childish hate-filled temper tantrum by a deeply corrupt soul who has never had to face the consequences of his actions.
** Sarah's attitude toward God disintegrates to the point where she can no longer be considered pious. She's kicked out of her church, resulting in a downward spiral that leaves her [[NayTheist spiritually broken and resentful against God]], both now and in [[{{Hell}} the hereafter]].
** The character in question turns out to be a hypocritical evil religious fanatic who has absolutely no regard for the texts he proclaims to follow, caring only about getting himself a free ticket to his god's afterlife where he [[KarmaHoudini believes he will be rewarded for his evil actions.]] In his twisted view, anyone he has exterminated is evil, a loser and unworthy, and thus his actions are a virtue that will be validated by his deity. [[EveryoneHasStandards When the deity in question]] makes it plainly clear that not only is he (and his religious sect) completely and utterly wrong, and that their heinous actions have only ensured that they will NEVER get into the god's realm unless they atone, the fanatic goes ''absolutely berserk'', threatening to destroy his deity until he gets what he wants. Ultimately, his rage is nothing more than a childish hate-filled temper tantrum by a deeply corrupt soul who has never had to face the consequences of his actions.
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%%'''Double Subverted''': Sarah finally breaks and goes on ranting anyway.
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* '''Played for Drama''': Having faithfully served the church her whole life, Sarah's predicament is both shocking and dolorous enough to make her question why it's being meted out. She redoubles her efforts, putting strain [[SanitySlippage both on herself]] and on the other members of her parish, [[KnightTemplar with disasterous results]].
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* '''Played for Drama''': Having faithfully served the church her whole life, Sarah's predicament is both shocking and dolorous enough to make her question why it's being meted out. She redoubles her efforts, putting strain [[SanitySlippage both on herself]] and on the other members of her parish, [[KnightTemplar with disasterous disastrous results]].
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[[Literature/BookOfJob "Let the day perish wherein I was born.]] Oh, and you can go back to Rage Against The Heavens [[RageAgainstTheHeavens here]], I guess."
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* '''Straight''': [[ChurchMilitant Sarah]], during [[BreakTheHaughty a particularly rough time]] in her life, [[WhatTheHellHero calls God out for His maltreatment of her]] and begs him [[SmiteMeOMightySmiter to either help her or leave her be]].
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* '''Straight''': [[ChurchMilitant Sarah]], during [[BreakTheHaughty a particularly rough time]] in her life, [[WhatTheHellHero calls God out for His maltreatment of her]] and begs him Him [[SmiteMeOMightySmiter to either help her or leave her be]].
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'''Basic Trope''': A character, religious or otherwise, rebels against a deity.
* '''Straight''': [[ChurchMilitant Sarah]], during [[BreakTheHaughty a particularly rough time]] in her life, [[WhatTheHellHero calls God out for His maltreatment of her]] and begs him [[SmiteMeOMightySmiter to either help her or leave her be]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Sarah goes on [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a tear against God's creation]], breaking every vow she's ever made to Him in a fit of spite.
* '''Downplayed''': Sarah accepts God's judgment, [[StoicWoobie but she's not happy about it]].
* '''Justified''': God's plan [[{{Understatement}} can be a bit hard to follow at times]], and Sarah's predicament has left her confused and upset.
* '''Inverted''': [[AntiVillain Anton]] finally [[HeelFaithTurn fully repents for his misdeeds]].
* '''Subverted''': While upset, Sarah strives to accept her misfortunes gracefully, praying for strength to endure till better times come.
** Sarah comes dangerously close to calling God out, but fear of blaspheming stops her at the last minute.
* '''Parodied''': A [[StronglyWordedLetter list of complaints]] is circulated in the parish with Sarah's name attached. [[ImplausibleDeniability She claims ignorance of where it came from]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': Sarah rants herself out, then immediately goes [[{{Confessional}} into the booth]] for absolution, only to come back the next week and do the same thing all over again. [[MrViceGuy At least she's consistent]].
* '''Averted''': Sarah's life never goes deep enough into the toilet to get her to rage at God.
* '''Enforced''': Sarah is only human. [[HumansAreFlawed God would be surprised if she didn't crack at least once]].
* '''Lampshaded''': "Look out, [[GoodShepherd Father]], Sarah's winding up for another jaw with the Lord."
* '''Invoked''': God is testing Sarah, and [[SecretTestOfCharacter her reaction to the test is part of the test itself]].
* '''Exploited''': The [[NebulousEvilOrganization Secret League of Devil-Worshippers]] is conspiring to make Sarah renounce her faith and join their ranks, with the final step being a rant that turns her totally against God.
* '''Defied''': Sarah [[GodIsGood sings God's praises]] all day every day, no matter what.
* '''Discussed''': The church father gives a sermon on living with God's judgment, [[RealitySubtext parts of which]] are [[CaptainObviousAesop not too subtly]] directed at Sarah.
* '''Conversed''': God and Sarah talk [[TalkingInYourDreams in a dream]] about her troubles.
* '''Implied''': Sarah's prayers and ministrations are neglected.
* '''Deconstructed''': Sarah's attitude toward God disintegrates to the point where she can no longer be considered pious. She's kicked out of her church, resulting in a downward spiral that leaves her [[NayTheist spiritually broken and resentful against God]], both now and in [[{{Hell}} the hereafter]].
* '''Reconstructed''': Sarah's rebellion was [[InMysteriousWays all part of God's plan]]. She becomes a better person for having suffered her [[CrisisOfFaith dark night of the soul]], and becomes kinder to those who have lost their way after losing hers, bringing dozens more souls back to the flock in the process.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Sarah questions the existence of a loving God [[FelonyMisdemeanor when the church bake sale runs out of donuts]].
* '''Played for Drama''': Having faithfully served the church her whole life, Sarah's predicament is both shocking and dolorous enough to make her question why it's being meted out. She redoubles her efforts, putting strain [[SanitySlippage both on herself]] and on the other members of her parish, [[KnightTemplar with disasterous results]].
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[[Literature/BookOfJob "Let the day perish wherein I was born.]] Oh, and you can go back to Rage Against The Heavens [[RageAgainstTheHeavens here]], I guess."
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* '''Straight''': [[ChurchMilitant Sarah]], during [[BreakTheHaughty a particularly rough time]] in her life, [[WhatTheHellHero calls God out for His maltreatment of her]] and begs him [[SmiteMeOMightySmiter to either help her or leave her be]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Sarah goes on [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a tear against God's creation]], breaking every vow she's ever made to Him in a fit of spite.
* '''Downplayed''': Sarah accepts God's judgment, [[StoicWoobie but she's not happy about it]].
* '''Justified''': God's plan [[{{Understatement}} can be a bit hard to follow at times]], and Sarah's predicament has left her confused and upset.
* '''Inverted''': [[AntiVillain Anton]] finally [[HeelFaithTurn fully repents for his misdeeds]].
* '''Subverted''': While upset, Sarah strives to accept her misfortunes gracefully, praying for strength to endure till better times come.
** Sarah comes dangerously close to calling God out, but fear of blaspheming stops her at the last minute.
* '''Parodied''': A [[StronglyWordedLetter list of complaints]] is circulated in the parish with Sarah's name attached. [[ImplausibleDeniability She claims ignorance of where it came from]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': Sarah rants herself out, then immediately goes [[{{Confessional}} into the booth]] for absolution, only to come back the next week and do the same thing all over again. [[MrViceGuy At least she's consistent]].
* '''Averted''': Sarah's life never goes deep enough into the toilet to get her to rage at God.
* '''Enforced''': Sarah is only human. [[HumansAreFlawed God would be surprised if she didn't crack at least once]].
* '''Lampshaded''': "Look out, [[GoodShepherd Father]], Sarah's winding up for another jaw with the Lord."
* '''Invoked''': God is testing Sarah, and [[SecretTestOfCharacter her reaction to the test is part of the test itself]].
* '''Exploited''': The [[NebulousEvilOrganization Secret League of Devil-Worshippers]] is conspiring to make Sarah renounce her faith and join their ranks, with the final step being a rant that turns her totally against God.
* '''Defied''': Sarah [[GodIsGood sings God's praises]] all day every day, no matter what.
* '''Discussed''': The church father gives a sermon on living with God's judgment, [[RealitySubtext parts of which]] are [[CaptainObviousAesop not too subtly]] directed at Sarah.
* '''Conversed''': God and Sarah talk [[TalkingInYourDreams in a dream]] about her troubles.
* '''Implied''': Sarah's prayers and ministrations are neglected.
* '''Deconstructed''': Sarah's attitude toward God disintegrates to the point where she can no longer be considered pious. She's kicked out of her church, resulting in a downward spiral that leaves her [[NayTheist spiritually broken and resentful against God]], both now and in [[{{Hell}} the hereafter]].
* '''Reconstructed''': Sarah's rebellion was [[InMysteriousWays all part of God's plan]]. She becomes a better person for having suffered her [[CrisisOfFaith dark night of the soul]], and becomes kinder to those who have lost their way after losing hers, bringing dozens more souls back to the flock in the process.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Sarah questions the existence of a loving God [[FelonyMisdemeanor when the church bake sale runs out of donuts]].
* '''Played for Drama''': Having faithfully served the church her whole life, Sarah's predicament is both shocking and dolorous enough to make her question why it's being meted out. She redoubles her efforts, putting strain [[SanitySlippage both on herself]] and on the other members of her parish, [[KnightTemplar with disasterous results]].
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[[Literature/BookOfJob "Let the day perish wherein I was born.]] Oh, and you can go back to Rage Against The Heavens [[RageAgainstTheHeavens here]], I guess."
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