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Thesis: Man's need for answers to questions that cannot be solved through

known applications of science and technology has resulted in the widespread

belief in religion.







I. Purpose

Elimination of stress

Addiction to soma

1. Rioting addicts

2. Religious fanatics



II Characteristics

Rituals

Sacrifices

Offerings

B. Gods

Interpreters

Pope

Dali Lama

Mustapha Mond

D. Writings



III. Function

Explaining unknown

Philosophy

Supernatural

Providing aid

Sanctioning conduct

Morals

Traditions

Delegating decisions



The Basis of Religion



In the novel "Brave New World" civilized society lives in a world of science and

technology. Major changes have occurred during the future; Utopia now revolves a religion of

drugs and sex. God and the cross have been replaced by Ford and the symbol T, the founder of the

age of machines. Instead of Sunday church, members now attend solidarity services where

morals and tradition are not learned, but rather faith is taught in the belief of hallucinations

produced by a substance known as "soma." Soma has effectively replaced the belief in a higher

being by its elimination of problems and stress resulting in a lack of imagination , creativity, or "soul."

Yet religion can still be found in today's society because of man's continuing need for answers to

questions that cannot be solved by science or technology.