Dune<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI wish I had quotations on hand, but it is repeated time and time again that the Bene Gesserit invented legends and myths to create the religion of the Fremen a long time ago so that when this time came it could be exploited for their protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul is a messiah figure that most religions have, but he also clearly exploits this to gain power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The less dramatic religious message seems to be that religion and politics need to stay as separate as possible. When people believe they are doing things for a religious cause, then they will stop at nothing since the cause is far greater than their mere earthly bodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In particular, wars waged with religious overtones break from any sense of a “just war” (whatever that is). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The end of Dune<\/em> talks about women, children, and elderly throwing themselves onto swords so that the men can get in and actually kill the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Fremen are often so feared as fighters because they have no reason to fear death with the assurance of an afterlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ll stop here. I’m sure there are holes and errors, and I purposely skipped details and quotes. But a first sketch of these arguments is now out there for criticism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be gentle, remember this was my first time through the book. It is possible a second reading would make me embarrassed that I ever thought this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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