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 God and the cross have been replaced by Ford and the symbol T, the founder of the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

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