Spoilers: endings and story discussion

Story Spoilers ahead:

Hi reddit!

I recently finished the game for the first time and now I have mixed feelings about it which I want to discuss.

As a continuation of the character backstory I tried roleplaying a loyal imperial envoy who respects his Goddess and never breaks oaths, as it's a huge no-no for a Woedican. But the game seems to be designed in a way that heavily discourages you to do so. From my point of view, the main idea of the story is "we all deserve a second chance" and it's quite rigid in a way it presents it to you. I never accepted any gifts from Sapadal, yet I was forced to be indebted to her after the revival, I always tried to do what's best for the empire and Woedica but every step of the way was like dipping in the guilt trip. And there's even no OK-ish ending which supports Steel Garrote mission. You are either beheaded for your efforts or fight the paladins of your god.

Am I tripping or the game is just tries to look like a role play experience but in the end is just a story of how your own country and religion is bad? Come on guys give Woedica a second chance you always try to give others.