Sunday, June 3, 2018

WHAT IS RELIGION’S PLACE IN SCIENCE FICTION?

From World Religion News-

Millions of Americans will be braving long lines to see the new Star Wars movie Solo. Millions more will stay home to play Detroit: Beyond Human playing as androids seeking freedom from their human oppressors. Others might choose to watch Westworld to see the violent retribution of androids after years of mistreatment. Science fiction has recently gained new popularity in mainstream culture. 
Science fiction has recently gained new popularity in mainstream culture. 

But does religion have a place in science fiction? And is the representation favorable? Usually not. Science fiction is a genre often asking philosophical questions, as what technology will exist in the future. It uses exaggeration to make issues of consciousness, morality, and the ties that bind society. One of the fundamental questions is the role of religion in society.


More here-

https://www.worldreligionnews.com/entertainment/religions-place-science-fiction


 


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