@HeerJeet Fascinating! The history of scientology espec interesting as example of shift from pseudo-science to s.f. religion.
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@dylanhorrocks Dave Sim strikes me as another example of fantasist who ended up creating his own religion, fortunately with only 1 adherent1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
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@HeerJeet Tolkien & Lewis are key figures, obviously, but also (in a less Christian way) Alan Garner.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@HeerJeet Actually, my disappointment with 90% of modern fantasy is that it's left that aspect behind, in favour of (mundane) adventure.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@HeerJeet I'm always looking for the numinous in fantasy, but very rarely finding it these days.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@dylanhorrocks Haven't read deep into yet but told Martin's Song of Ice & Fire has strong religious component. Thoughts@theseantcollins?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@HeerJeet@theseantcollins Huh. I abandoned SoI&F after 1 vol bc it seemed to exemplify that trend *away* from the enchanted/spiritual.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@HeerJeet@theseantcollins Seemed like its primary concerns were politics, dynastic struggle, war; history rather than theology...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@HeerJeet@theseantcollins Even the religions seemed of interest sociologically more than anything. But maybe I was too quick to abandon it?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@dylanhorrocks @theseantcollins Sean would know better than me but I think religion more important in later books.
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