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Nina's Argument Against Karma

from Jerusalem

Written by Michael Gurr

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Jerusalem

Nina, a medical professional, delivers a scathing intellectual critique of karma and divine justice. She argues that such spiritual beliefs are merely a form of smug complacency that ignores the reality of human suffering and personal responsibility.

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NINA: And what is that idea? That everyone gets the disease they deserve? Yes, I am interested in it. And I'm particularly interested in the fact that you never hear it from the parents of a child born with its brain hanging out of its head. Karma? What goes around comes around? There's something ve

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CharactersNina
Duration2 min
Age Range25-35
GenderFemale
GenreDrama
PeriodContemporary
Formatmonologue
SourceJerusalem
Tonepowerful
AccentAustralian
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape
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