Pi Patel, the protagonist from Yann Martel’s “Life of Pi,” overcomes lots of challenges from his spiritual learning to his survival instinct throughout his journey at the sea. Not once has he ever questioned God. Pi says at one point that it is not atheist who bother him but agnostics. Atheist believes that there is nothing out there, they disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. They only seek the truth, something they can touch, hear, or see. Whereas agnostic live by doubt “God might exist”. They believe that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God. On pg31 Pi says "I'll be honest about it. It
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If Christ played with doubt, so must we. If Christ spent an anguished night in prayer, if He burst out from the Cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" then surely we are also permitted doubt. But we must move on. To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation."Pi feels that agnostics are weak, unable to move on with their life and have conviction later on. He believes that doubt should exist and it's a good thing, but should be momentary, ready to be replaced by a decision. Atheists have belief, and have made a specific choice about what to believe. Agnostics will never care if they remain so. Pi believes that people should follow what they think is the truth. He never says that any religion is wrong or useless and he is very accepting and open towards others. We can say that through Pi, Martel wants people to believe in something whether it's God, science in general or something else. Those who do not can never experience a moment of faith. Faith in something leads toward your after life. Without the moment of faith, our souls can be externally lost. Pi was able to cope in a middle of the Pacific Ocean hanging onto an oar, a bengal tiger in front, and sharks beneath
If Christ played with doubt, so must we. If Christ spent an anguished night in prayer, if He burst out from the Cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" then surely we are also permitted doubt. But we must move on. To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation."Pi feels that agnostics are weak, unable to move on with their life and have conviction later on. He believes that doubt should exist and it's a good thing, but should be momentary, ready to be replaced by a decision. Atheists have belief, and have made a specific choice about what to believe. Agnostics will never care if they remain so. Pi believes that people should follow what they think is the truth. He never says that any religion is wrong or useless and he is very accepting and open towards others. We can say that through Pi, Martel wants people to believe in something whether it's God, science in general or something else. Those who do not can never experience a moment of faith. Faith in something leads toward your after life. Without the moment of faith, our souls can be externally lost. Pi was able to cope in a middle of the Pacific Ocean hanging onto an oar, a bengal tiger in front, and sharks beneath