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Superpowers and religion
31 Jul 2021 06:09 #71968
by Thefirstone
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One interesting thing about Marvel 1602 was the take on Thor. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this was one of the “human who becomes Thor using the hammer” versions, and his human identity was a Templar. As in one of the original knightly/religious order. I feel like a story about a woman who gains superpowers that contradict her religion (such as coming from pagan gods like Thor or Shazam’s) and how she deals with that could be interesting if done well. Any thoughts?
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31 Jul 2021 08:31 #71969
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Although it is an interesting concept and one that was also explored in some incarnations of Ghost Rider, I fear it might also be a touchy subject. Personally, I have no problem with it, but I know a few people that might take offense at the representation of their own religion in a certain light.
My general advice is: if you want to do it, please find a way to have a beta reader/editor that practce or knows a lot about said religion, so you have a good point of reference.
My general advice is: if you want to do it, please find a way to have a beta reader/editor that practce or knows a lot about said religion, so you have a good point of reference.
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31 Jul 2021 09:28 #71970
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01 Aug 2021 03:54 #71975
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And here I was expecting a thread about people worshipping superwomen.
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01 Aug 2021 05:15 #71976
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In contrast, the worship of individual gods or goddesses is technically mythology. (Which was obviously named by those who thought all the pagan gods were just myths.)
So what’s it called then when you find yourself worshipping an actual walking, talking goddess? No myths. No religion - yet.
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That wouldn’t be religion, because you gotta have a one or more gods plus a lot of rules and dogma and shared beliefs and fellow believers and holy men to have a religion.And here I was expecting a thread about people worshipping superwomen.
In contrast, the worship of individual gods or goddesses is technically mythology. (Which was obviously named by those who thought all the pagan gods were just myths.)
So what’s it called then when you find yourself worshipping an actual walking, talking goddess? No myths. No religion - yet.
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07 Aug 2021 02:33 - 07 Aug 2021 02:35 #72007
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There was this story which title I forgot. It was about a sort of house mistress that was in charge of taking care of 3 children. She was very devout Christian. She would force the children to recite prayers all the time. At some point, the childrens prayers channeled into her getting more beautiful and powerful. She eventually got everyone in the country to recite prayers that empowered her that she became more powerful than god. I think this is along the lines of this thread
But I forgot it's name and where to find it. Can someone help locate this story. Your thread reminded me of this story. Thanks.
If recall correctly, the characters were south American
But I forgot it's name and where to find it. Can someone help locate this story. Your thread reminded me of this story. Thanks.
If recall correctly, the characters were south American
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07 Aug 2021 10:44 - 07 Aug 2021 10:46 #72009
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I might still have a copy in my offline archive.
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I believe I remeber something to this effect uploaded to Brawna.org, I think it was titled "Ascension" or something like that.There was this story which title I forgot. It was about a sort of house mistress that was in charge of taking care of 3 children. She was very devout Christian. She would force the children to recite prayers all the time. At some point, the childrens prayers channeled into her getting more beautiful and powerful. She eventually got everyone in the country to recite prayers that empowered her that she became more powerful than god. I think this is along the lines of this thread
But I forgot it's name and where to find it. Can someone help locate this story. Your thread reminded me of this story. Thanks.
If recall correctly, the characters were south American
I might still have a copy in my offline archive.
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07 Aug 2021 11:20 #72010
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Sounds interesting! If you happen to have. Please share!
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07 Aug 2021 18:41 #72014
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This sounds similar to Adria from Stargate. There was an episode called Ascension too.
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08 Aug 2021 01:41 #72023
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Yeah. I think it was Ascension.
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08 Aug 2021 01:42 #72024
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Love Adria. But different from this story.
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