The Issue: Religion in Science Fiction



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Last week Whovies around the world travelled via their TV Tardis through 50 years of Dr Who. Last week also marked the 50th anniversary of the deaths of C.S. Lewis and Aldous Huxley, authors who used science fiction to ask some very big questions.

From Star Wars to Joseph Campbell to Star Child, lurking behind the triumph of Physics have been the nagging questions of metaphysics. The 'what's it all about moments' that allow for philosophical reflection, and even religious epiphany.

Each generation uses the canvas provided by Science Fiction to ask those questions in its own way. So, in tribute to the great Dr, and to all who have gone before, this week's Issue looks at Science, Religion, and Fantasy.