[Serious] Is the Past Real?

[Mister Agenda]

Breaking promises makes it harder to maintain an image of oneself as a person of integrity...because it shows a lack of integrity. In most people, that leads to guilt. Guilt is unpleasant. Keeping a promise to a dead person helps you avoid guilt and shame in the present. It's not about what you owe to the dead, it's about whether you value keeping promises.