These kind of episodes, as far as I'm concerned, have gone beyond "boring" , they've gained the status of "ridiculous".
Neelix dies and he's revived by 7of9 after 18hours. He then looses his faith because he realizes that the Talaxian afterlife is a lie. His reaction to this news is typical to any brainwashed individual: he panics, he's hysterical and loses the will to go on with his life.
Another very low charisma character that I personally dislike - Chakotay - comes with his "tools" and the spiritual rambling commences. Near the end of the episode Chakotay says to him that the absence of any kind of afterlife can lead to a stronger faith. What?! Not only it doesn't make any sense, but one would think that a 24th century Starfleet officer would slap that clown (Neelix) on the head and ask him to stop believing non-sense suited for children that can't sleep.
It's true that Star Trek is not about only science but also about human condition, ethics (not morality), adventure, etc. but it is certainly not about religion, spirituality (what is that by the way?) and superstition.
Gene must be turning in his grave...
Neelix dies and he's revived by 7of9 after 18hours. He then looses his faith because he realizes that the Talaxian afterlife is a lie. His reaction to this news is typical to any brainwashed individual: he panics, he's hysterical and loses the will to go on with his life.
Another very low charisma character that I personally dislike - Chakotay - comes with his "tools" and the spiritual rambling commences. Near the end of the episode Chakotay says to him that the absence of any kind of afterlife can lead to a stronger faith. What?! Not only it doesn't make any sense, but one would think that a 24th century Starfleet officer would slap that clown (Neelix) on the head and ask him to stop believing non-sense suited for children that can't sleep.
It's true that Star Trek is not about only science but also about human condition, ethics (not morality), adventure, etc. but it is certainly not about religion, spirituality (what is that by the way?) and superstition.
Gene must be turning in his grave...
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