Thursday, September 18, 2014

The relationships between science, religion, and political power in the World State.

In Brave New World science,religion, and political power take on different meanings that what we used today. In the World State, science is feared because it requires original ideas and independent thought, which enhances the stability that helps maintain the lifestyles of citizens. Science is also configured with religion that is embraced by the citizens. Mustapha Mond, the World Controller, thinks that belief in God and prayer is only necessary when old age and discomfort are effecting an individual. In the World State, things don't longer exists without scientific help. Soma provides all of the attributes that are good to make a good Christian, such as patience and kindness, Soma is taken in the Solidarity Services much like the communion is taken in Christian services. 

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