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A Guide to Atheism in Star Trek
"Regardless of his views on religion, one of the primary tenets of the Star Trek world was the belief in tolerance of those different. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations was a catchphrase used throughout the show that highlighted the many different species, cultures, genders, and ideas that permeated the show all with equal treatment. This IDIC philosophy was not all talk. A certain lack of diversity existed but can easily be chalked up to the more conservative attitude of the 1960s. It’s Star Trek’s firm belief in IDIC that has been the source of much of it’s popularity."
"It explores what it means to be human. It is a message of hope for the future of our species and an expression of pride in all of humanity. Through it, I learned that although people aren’t perfect, it is that striving to be better (the voyage) that makes us special. The show helped me realize that I control my own future—me, a speck in the universe. I began to understand that each and every person posses potential, that within all of us there is the seed of greatness waiting to be nurtured, and that someday we may each be able to tap into that potential greatness, that…humanity."
That is awesome. I have more articles I can post here later. So glad you are getting into the show.
Celebrating Fifty Years of Humanism in Star Trek
"The primacy of education and exploration are embodied in the Starfleet Academy motto, ex astris, scientia: "from the stars, knowledge." While movies about alien invasions seem to come at us every other year, in Star Trek we are the extraterrestrials, not invading but studying primitive cultures while avoiding interfering with them. The United Federation of Planets, Star Trek’s United Nations of the galaxy, adheres to the “Prime Directive,” which reads, in part, "As the right of each sentient species to live in accordance with its normal cultural evolution is considered sacred, no Starfleet personnel may interfere with the normal and healthy development of alien life and culture."
'Star Trek': How 'Discovery' Brought Faith Into the Franchise
"When Gene Roddenberry created the Star Trek universe back in 1966, he had one commandment in mind: Thou shalt not speak about religion. As a secular humanist, he established that mystical thinking, superstition and faith would not exist in his vision of the future, instead aiming for an atheistic utopia. But after many years and franchises from those initial thoughts, Star Trek: Discovery has changed the scripture by embracing faith in a significant way."
"Discovery has made an effort to address a heretofore taboo subject, showcasing that even in a universe without conventional religion, conviction and conflict in belief systems still exist. They shine bright and ever-present, like a mysterious and meaningful signal in the stars."
Star Trek Has Always Been More Religious Than Its Creators Want or Realize
"As longtime Star Trek producer Brannon Braga put it:
This was an important part of Roddenberry’s mythology. He, himself, was a secular humanist and made it well-known to writers of Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation that religion and superstition and mystical thinking were not to be part of his universe. On Roddenberry’s future Earth, everyone is an atheist. And that world is the better for it."
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2019-01-18/the-philosophy-of-star-trek-how-a-sci-fi-show-tackled-the-toughest-questions-in-the-universe/
"Yes, a populist TV sci-fi adventure it may be, but since Trek blasted off in 1966, the saga has launched debates into the largest metaphysical conundrums and ethical enigmas going – from questioning the very foundations of society, to the nature of the soul. And with Star Trek: Discovery currently beaming down to Netflix, our brains are likely to be cranked to warp 10 once more."
"The Prime Directive commands Starfleet ships to follow one golden rule: don’t interfere with other cultures or civilisations. And all captains are supposed to take this VERY seriously – as Kirk says in The Original Series, “A starship captain’s most solemn oath is that he will give his life, even his entire crew, rather than violate the Prime Directive.”
https://www.newsweek.com/star-trek-kirk-and-kant-478147
“Every Star Trek series contains stories representing the ethical struggle between utilitarians like John Stuart Mill (who prioritize the maximization of good) and deontologists like Immanuel Kant (who subordinate the greater good to following the right principles),” Decker explains.
"According to most commentators, The original series takes most of its cues from classical philosophies like empiricism, and its reading list is heavy on Plato and Aristotle. But Decker also mentions Corliss Lamont, a contemporary philosopher whose eloquent defenses of secular humanism and civil liberties seem to have had a profound effect on Roddenberry’s vision of an ideal future. Indeed, in his The Philosophy of Humanism, Lamont’s prose wouldn’t seem out of place in the mouth of Captain Kirk: “True freedom is the capacity for acting according to one’s true character, to be altogether one’s self, to be self-determined and not subject to outside coercion,” he writes. “[Lamont’s] not read much these days,” laments Decker."
https://philosophynow.org/issues/34/The_Ethics_of_Star_Trek_by_Barad_and_Robertson
"While the authors acknowledge Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s humanism, they dismiss it as “a vague philosophical view that emphasizes a move away from God and toward the importance and achievements of the human being.” They acknowledge that humanism’s appeal to reason, and the impulse to discover the universe and human nature through our own efforts, permeate Star Trek, especially the first two series."
"I would argue that Roddenberry’s conception of humanism is far broader than this, and can be seen throughout the many aspects of the Star Trek universe. This is in itself a celebration of diversity. Star Trek advances a commitment to self-determination, independence, freedom, equality, individual rights, responsibility and creativity. It promotes a naturalistic worldview, dedicated to using reason, science, and logic in understanding the universe, solving problems, and improving the human (and alien) condition. It accepts universal ethical norms that transcend religion and culture. These represent Star Trek’s humanist principles and ethics. While most fans may not identify them as such, they are a large part of Star Trek’s attraction and have contributed to making it more than just a TV show for many fans"
"The authors comment on “Star Trek’s overt hostility to organized religion” while observing that at the same time it contains numerous references to Christian ethics. As philosophical naturalists, humanists reject the supernatural. It does not follow that humanists or Star Trek are hostile to religion. It is more accurate to say that they share an opposition to authoritarianism, dogmatism, irrationalism, and stagnant, outdated moral codes. Humanists do not reject all aspects of Christian ethics simply because they are religiously based. For example, humanists embrace the Christian concept that all men are brothers, as do Kirk and Spock in the episode ‘Whom Gods Destroy’."
Star Trek: 50 Years of Humanism
Plumbline Pictures
Published on Dec 15, 2014
No piece of art or entertainment has meant more to me than “Star Trek.” It continues to have a profound effect on my life and the manner in which I perceive the world around me. The half century of philosophical and metaphysical musculature stands as one of the most robust presentations and defenses of humanism ever conceived.
TCH Episode 13: Humanist Values in Star Trek
Secular Humanist Society of New York
Published on Aug 20, 2016
The Chronicles of Humanism is a web series dedicated to exploring Humanist moments throughout history. In this episode, we celebrate the birth of Gene Roddenberry and the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. The series is sponsored by the Secular Humanist Society of New York and hosted by Kiwi Callahan.
"Gene Roddenberry, creator and executive producer of the television series Star Trek, believed that: human beings can solve problems through reason and co-operation; that there is no need to turn to superstition or religion for help; that human understanding and intelligence will help us to develop and progress; and that the universe is a natural wonder waiting to be explored and understood. This philosophy shines through the many adventures in Star Trek.
Although Roddenberry’s family were churchgoers, he became an atheist when a teenager. He didn’t believe the claims of many preachers, and found from experience that many people who were concerned to improve the world were, like him, atheists. He began writing when he was a pilot during the Second World War (in which he was awarded two medals) and launched Star Trek in 1966"
Gene Roddenberry’s 1991 Humanist Interview
"Roddenberry was born in El Paso, Texas, in 1921 and was raised in Los Angeles. He studied police science courses in college, learned to fly and volunteered for service in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He flew nearly a hundred combat missions and sorties and was decorated with both the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. After the war, he worked as a pilot for Pan American World Airways out of New York and Miami, later as a police officer in Los Angeles when he began selling scripts to the fledgling television industry. He resigned from the police department to pursue his writing."
"Gene Roddenberry has been a member of the American Humanist Association since 1986. On May 10, 1991, at its fiftieth annual conference in Chicago, the AHA will present Roddenberry with its Humanist Arts Award in recognition of his distinguished contributions to humanism and humanist thought."
Good interview to read