Life of Pi (Spoilers)

[Barbara]

I think religion is born out of a need for explanations and reasons. Early man wanted to know where the lightning came from and why there was a sudden unexplained flood. It is easy to attribute these events to a deity if you don't know the science behind it. Later when people gained more knowledge the afterlife and justice will be an aspect in the need for religion.

Ok when you put it like that that Pi is aware religions are stories rather than truth it might indeed be the one thing that is likeable about him.

[Lu]

I finished it and I ended up liking it very much!

The island and the ending was awesome!

For me this book wasn't at all about religion, maybe I am just very good not to look at it that way.

Dammit at the end where they say nobody will tell the difference between a meerkat and a mongoose. Dammit I CAN! GIVE IT TO ME! I don't need a head you silly fools! Yea I was cursing them out loud lol

[Barbara]

Well I am glad someone liked it!

[Samsonread]

As far as I'm concerned, there is *definitely* an Absolute religion when it comes to the various religions already when it boils down into scientific testing & intuition...but that's an inevitable story for another day.

However, all religions are definitely NOT equal. Some are outright fabrications, in reality, compared to others. They absolutely do not ultimately stand on equal ground. With all that said, I find it perfectly fine how PI chooses to respond to those belief systems.

If he wants to color his life with such beliefs, where is the harm in it for the rest? Even if Krishna really did not exist, or there is not a God of the river. There is technically a "Maize" God according to the Incas. And the people of that age wanted a colorful way to explain rain, the plowing of fields, and their daily grind. So it gives a good firm reflection for human psyche and yearning for purpose.