03-31-2008, 12:07 AM
03-31-2008, 02:22 AM
A True Monotheist Wrote:
B"H
I have seen two books on philosophy and popular culture. One is titled "Pink Floyd and Philosophy." The other, which I have not looked at, is titled, "The Beatles and Philosophy." Out of curiosity, has anyone seen a "Star Trek and Philosophy?"
I have seen two books on philosophy and popular culture. One is titled "Pink Floyd and Philosophy." The other, which I have not looked at, is titled, "The Beatles and Philosophy." Out of curiosity, has anyone seen a "Star Trek and Philosophy?"
I believe there is. There's also "The Physics of Star Trek", which explains how things like matter transporters and warp drives are NOT outside the realm of known physics. By the way, did you know that according to Newtonian physics, the copier should not be possible? I'm not talking about Spock Must Die, but a copier, one that copies documents that you can buy for $200.
Also, did you know that George Lucas wanted to tell the story of a portion of the Bible in modern terms with Star Wars? He has referred to the basic story as the most ancient legend of humanity or something similar. Darth Vader is the Devil and Luke Skywalker is either God or Jesus. Princess Leia may be Mary Magdalene. If you didn't notice, Darth Maul in the prequels greatly resembles medieval depictions of Satan, red skin, horns, and all.
Luke Skywalker wears a white tunic like Jesus is usually depicted as wearing. The Death Star is Hell, and Stormtroopers are demons. In the end, the Death Star is annihilated like the Bible says will happen to Hell at the end of time. "Jedi" looks similar to "Jew". There is a light side and a dark side. And what about The Force? There is an actual Jedi Faith in Australia, based on the movies.
05-28-2008, 02:59 PM
I love star trek! Spock rules! Who thinks (of those who have good mom radar) that my kids are old enough to watch the series now? My oldest son has been asking is he old enough yet? or should I let him grow up without a star trek obsession? 11 year old aspie 9 year old and 8 year old. (who thinks all the women of James T. Kirk is bad for my kids to see - my daughter is 8) How about the outfits? too scandelous?
05-28-2008, 03:25 PM
(sorry to say - I really tried to watch the newer ones and just didn;t get into them) I mean the OLD ones . The classics... lots of kissing in them - all kissing the same guy.. I'm afraid of teaching sexism to my boys....
05-28-2008, 03:52 PM
really - how is the next generation? (can't distinguish in which order they came in) am a classic star trek fan...
05-28-2008, 04:32 PM
Really the movies? Who thinks we should start with the TV show?