Religion and Superpowers
1. In a world where people few people have superpowers does this contradict religion?
2. Could people be led to believe these powers come from g-d?
3. How does religion change when superpowers are common?
4. If we fear that those with powers are not "good" should we be afraid?
5. What about religions that expect religious leaders to have "abilities"?
6. Do you think there would be something similar to the "witch hunts" of the 16th and 17th century?
1. In a world where people few people have superpowers does this contradict religion?
- What if many people are born with powers (like in x-men)?
- What if the powers are associated with being an alien (like superman)?
2. Could people be led to believe these powers come from g-d?
- Are these people demigods?
- Are these people false g-ds?
- Are these people profits?
3. How does religion change when superpowers are common?
- Example: Avatar the Last Airbender, x-men
4. If we fear that those with powers are not "good" should we be afraid?
- Can we turn to religion to help?
- What if the powers or people are associated with a religion?
5. What about religions that expect religious leaders to have "abilities"?
- Examples: Ancient Egyptian religion, Aztec religion
6. Do you think there would be something similar to the "witch hunts" of the 16th and 17th century?