Description
What types of religions might characters follow, and what happens when characters—or even entire religious communities—come to blows over those beliefs? A classic episode of Babylon 5 features each of the nonhuman species sharing their culture’s religions. Other examples include A Song of Ice and Fire, Battlestar Galactica, and Raised by Wolves. Our panelists will discuss religious conflicts in SFF.| Period | 23 May 2025 |
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| Event title | Balticon59 |
| Event type | Other |
| Location | Baltimore, United StatesShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Keywords
- sci-fi
- science fiction
- philosophy of science
- philosophy of language
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