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Discussion in 'Talk About the Rockoids' started by dusty, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. dusty Starship Cadet

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    Just wondering whether or not the "Rockoids" series incorporated any kind of underlying belief system for the non human characters.

    I must first of all own up to the fact that I haven't read any of the books yet, (yes I know shame on me) I will be ordering soon.

    I mention this as it is an area of great interest to me, and knowing how
    "Star Wars" for instance uses the (Force) throghout. I was wondering if Grayson and yourself Gene, felt that this kind of topic is,

    A. Irrelevant to the overall plot.
    B. A projection of a very human need, and therefore best avoided.
    C. An interesting avenue to explore.

    Personally I enjoy sci-fi that does explore these kind of areas, and also
    wondered what others felt about such topics.

    Peace,

    Mark
    dusty, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    In terms of religious beliefs, yes, it is something we are focusing on in some fascinating ways, to be played out in more detail in books II and III. :)

    Time to get on board.
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 24, 2008
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  3. dusty Starship Cadet

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    Aye, aye Captain. :)
    dusty, Aug 24, 2008
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  4. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    At ease, solder. :)

    :D
    Gene Steinberg, Aug 24, 2008
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    I think it is most probable that any complex species would have an equally complex set of beliefs. I think it is a misconception prevalent today that evolution., biological or technological eventually extinguishes spirit.
    Gary Seven, Aug 25, 2008
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  6. dusty Starship Cadet

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    I agree Gary,

    I tend to think that wherever an advanced species would be on the evolutionary scale, they would still necessarily be as far from the truth as we are.

    To me at least that makes the most sense, because if we had all the answers what then would be the point of existence.

    Peace,

    Mark
    dusty, Aug 25, 2008
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  7. kylanoah Starship Cadet

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    You need some coffee?
    kylanoah, Jan 12, 2011
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