Dialectical Journal 5 and 6

Dialectical Journal #5
 “That’s why you’re taught no history…. was overwhelmed with confusion.” (Page 35)
All bibles are gone except for a few that are hidden away. Christianity use to comfort the citizens, but now religion is dead to them. They have a new “Heaven” dictated by not a single god, but the Ten World Controllers, whom have unlimited power over the people. With religion, people could choose whether or not to believe, but the citizens have no choice to believe or not believe.
Dialectical Journal #6
“Glum, Marx, glum.”………fend off the proffered tube of tablets. (Pg. 54)
Bernard goes against society by choosing not to take Soma. Another reference to Christianity is made, and the negative effects of it are also noted. Christianity is being compared to how alcohol adversely affects a person. Soma is taken to divert the person’s reality and make them feel good.