In the TNG pilot episode “Encounter at Farpoint,” when Data tells Riker he would gladly give up the abilities of an android to become human, Riker smiles and nicknames his new shipmate “Pinocchio.” The wooden puppet protagonist of the 1883…
Four fans from different backgrounds discuss their personal relationship to Star Trek’s depictions of religion, including Christian themes in TOS, Picard’s skepticism, Kira’s spirituality, and Vulcan ritual. Download Now (right-click and save) Notes and References: Ex Astris Scientia article on…