The Gospel According to Star Trek: The Original Crew

Whats Christian about Star Trek? Nothing. Thats the way most people see it and that certainly seems to be the way the franchise is intended. Theres no question that the Trek universe is based on a doggedly humanistic world view and is set in a future time when religion has essentially vanished from Earth. If thats the case how can there even be a gospel according to Star Trek?

In The Gospel According to Star Trek: The Original Crew youll discover how the continuing voyages of Kirk and company aboard the Enterprise--from the original series to the Abramsverse--tell us more about our human quest for God than you ever imagined. Youll learn how Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberrys own spiritual quest informed the franchise what he and the series really have to say about God and religion and the amazing image of Christ contained in Star Treks most popular character.

Youll also see how Star Trek can help us recover a deeper more fully human gospel that embraces our humanity instead of denigrating it and echoes the call of both Spock and Christ: Live long and prosper! (John 10:10). You hold in your hands a treasure. So dont read this endorsement; instead read this book which we are fortunate to have. The proof of this endorsement is to be found in reading Kevins book. The eyes of your heart may be opened too. --David Naugle Distinguished University Professor Dallas Baptist University; author of Worldview: The History of a Concept (2002) Dont be scared off by the title Trek fans. Whether Christian pagan atheist or any other corner on the global higher power scale youll find plenty of new insights into the human adventure amid the dots Kevin C. Neece connects in The Gospel According to Star Trek. Kevin looks at Star Treks love-hate relationship with paradises god-things baby-steps humanity alien deities and even the wacky implications of the animated series and finds something to intrigue everyone. --Larry Nemecek author Star Trek Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library; Founder Treklands Portal 47 If you thought there was little Christians could learn from Star Trek Kevin C. Neece will show you another way into a rich theological frontier in the Star Trek universe. This book is not only helpful for seeing connections between Christian Faith and Star Trek but also a great example of faithful engagement with culture. --Vincent Bacote Associate Professor of Theology Wheaton College Star Trek may or may not have been Christian but it was highly spiritual. Star Trek and religion ask many of the same questions. Doing good being honest helping others understanding friendship self-sacrifice loyalty--these are all Star Trek themes. They are also the main tenets of Christianity. The Gospel According to Star Trek is a smart and engaging book and Kevin C. Neeces passion for the subject matter and excellent research make for a fascinating read! --BarBara Luna Actress Star Trek episode Mirror Mirror (role of Marlena Moreau) Stories do more than entertain. They subtly shape our loves beliefs and what we think is possible. Stories are written by someone from somewhere so the better we understand that person and his worldview the better we can appreciate how his stories work on us. This is why Trekkies need to read Kevin C. Neeces penetrating and winsome study on Gene Roddenberry and his Star Trek series. They will be challenged and pleasantly encouraged. --Mike Wittmer Professor of Systematic Theology Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Kevin C. Neece reveals the innumerable ways Star Trek parallels the Christian story of love sacrifice peace and justice while demonstrating how this gospel connection is why Star Trek resonates with so many people on such a deep level. In a Christian subculture that often focuses on how pop culture is anti-Christian The Gospel According to Star Trek is