Theology and Imagination

I have just finished watching I, Robot with Will Smith for the first time, and thought that it was a very appropriate film to review here.

It shares the same themes found in books such as Frankenstein, and deals with issues of identity and free will. It is based on a collection of short stories by the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov.

I found it a gripping film: the big questions asked by the robot, Sonny, are “What am I?”, “Am I unique?” and “What is my purpose?” – all questions that we can ask. Who are we? If we are unique, why? What is our purpose in life?

Religions offer answers to these questions – but how would you answer them? Write your answers in the comments section (and remember to be internet safe – don’t attach your email address, and just leave your first name!).

Find links to a study guide and to two articles (the other one is here) which refer to I, Robot.

Welcome to this blog! It’s a place where you can reflect on, write about and discuss some of the films, books and TV programmes that you have seen that perhaps comment on religious or ethical issues.