The Affect of Religion.

"We are all born like Catholics, aren't we-- in limbo, without religion, until some figure introduces us to God? After that meeting the matter ends for most of us. If there is a change, it is usually for the lesser rather than the greater; many people seem to lose God along life's way." (47) It seems this way for many. People don't grasp to the religions of the world; they stand as such a taboo in everyday life. Often times, people consider church or worship service as just another part of their daily routines. They don't really take into account the things that are taught; they just go on unchanged, although there are some that do find reason in these beliefs. Going to church is something they long for-- the gaining of knowledge that only comes from God. These people have realized the true affect religion can have on one person's life. This is what Pi experiences.

He finds that believing in something is so intriguing and the concept of "God" is fascinating. He takes his religion to the extreme when he connects with almost every type in his small town. I guess when a person really puts some thought into this concept, every person only wants to believe in something-- to have faith in something. They go out looking for something that would fill that hole. Eventually they learn of God and the different beliefs. They grow to understand more and more and then they state their opinion-- their decision of whether they will really believe all this.

Believing in the unseen is hard to understand. This is what Pi felt. He felt the need to understand, the need to know what was really out there. He longed to talk to that unseen force, express his fears and concerns. He needed to know someone wanted to listen, so he turned to God. All religions only wanted to please God, and this is how Pi saw it. To him, there was nothing wrong with hopping from one religion to the other. They all were there for the very same purpose: to fill the hole where beliefs belong. The world is a curious place, and in it live curious people. At times it seems religion is the only thing that can satisfy that curiosity.