Discuss the benefits and liabilities of embracing a view of karma and rebirth?

Question

I havediscuss uses this question in class and unfortunately, I do not have the text box to study, and am unable to use myself as a reference for I am not very familiar with religious terms and their meaning. 

Answer 1

The benefit is the thought that you can always improve. The liability is that the thought of improvement assumes ability to improve. Can any of us really improve our behavior? Most of us "aren't that bad," so unless you are a complete psychopath, the chances of "improvement" are slim to none. The assumption of constant improvement is faulty at best and does not account for the realities of human nature. I for one would not want karma because I know how I often treat other people, i know my mistakes. I want forgiveness, not karma.