Religion plays a major role in defeating dystopia. Although in many cases of dystopian societies, religion did not work in trying to reform the society into a utopia, it is a key way to do so. When religion comes into play, it can change the stigma of a large group Continue reading
Religion can be a component to fighting against oppression in many ways. Religion can be seen as influential civil society communities. They are often seen as representing unifying values that transcend disputed issues. Local and international religious entities play a large and often unappreciated role. In these roles, creating conditions Continue reading
Religion provides a grounding tool for individuals as they navigate their lives. It gives individuals a purpose and a meaning for life when it seems like there isn’t one, and it gives people a spreadsheet of how to handle daily interactions. Anything that involves morals or understanding right vs wrong, Continue reading
Oppression, we believe, is not countered and defeated by a stronger alternative religion. There’s no better regime. In our dystopias, institutions are just bad. I think it would be scary to have one human-based religion, taking over the world. Every religion has its dark, scary parts, and those really come Continue reading
Religion in my opinion would be a great addition to dystopian societes. It isnt the answer for everyone but being a Christian My God is the answer to everything, even in the bad situations when a solution seems impossible. I beleive there are so many religions to go by, its Continue reading
As a religious person, being asked would that defeat dystopian realities I am obligated to say no. Religion is believing in a higher power and putting all success and defeat in the hands of an entity to give reason. This is not what would defeat dystopia, but the characteristics of Continue reading
Religion can definitely be used to bring about the ideas of liberation, personal freedoms, wholesomeness, and actions that resonate perpetual respect to quash dystopias. The other aspects of religion such as conformity, suppression of identity, repression of innate desires, and actions that reverberate constant judgment can validate dystopias. Religion is Continue reading
I believe that religion can and does play a role in dystopian structures. The example provided in the question of Catholic priests developing a new form of theology to combat the oppressive authoritarianism proves that religion can influence and possibly change a dystopia for good, or for worse. We assume Continue reading
I think religion could be part of the answer to defeating dystopia. Religion gives people hope that things will get better and the chance that God or gods will hear your prayers leaves light at the end of the tunnel. The light is the possibility for a brighter future Continue reading
When dealing with the severe circumstances that usually plague dystopian societies, it is a bit uncommon for characters to rely on religion. In Brown Girl in The Ring, the main character, Ti-Jean, not only relies on her deities for guidance but also uses them to fight against the injustices she Continue reading
