Religious Themes and Theism in Doctor Who

Religious Themes and Theism in Doctor Who

Tai Gooden recently wrote an article for The Mary Sue, “5 Theist-Associated Themes That Make Doctor Who Successful.” None of them are likely to surprise regular readers here, but I still thought the article was worth sharing. One theme that is mentioned in the article is unconditional love. The image below recalls a scene that is perhaps the most poignant expression of that theme on the show.

And of course, if you haven’t done so already and are interested in this topic, take a look at the book I co-edited, Time and Relative Dimensions in Faith: Religion and Doctor Who.

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