[andai]

Thanks for the clarification.

The fundamental tension here is between pre-Christian and post-Christian worldview. Are you allowed to be great, or do you have to apologize for your greatness? Justine refuses to apologize, which is the cardinal sin. And yet she does not fully own it, but leans into the oppression thing. Hence, the post lands with neither side.

[komali2]

What about the part of the world that's A-Christian? Why is the only choice pre or post? And why is Christianity the only religion that gets to claim pride being bad? Lots of cultures oppose bragging. Also why is there no spectrum in your postulation? There's no "being great but not bragging about it or being incredibly egotistical."