Losing My Religion

List creator: Vibr8gKiwi Created on: January 9, 2005 - 2:05 PM PST Description: Films for the ex-religious, atheists and agnostics. Themes are secular: life is short and precious; myth and lies are discovered and rejected, etc. All good films regardless.

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	movie title	related list	average rating	MPAA rating	watch	rent	buy
	Toy Story (1995)
A near perfect parable of atheist enlightenment. Buzz Lightyear suffers under the delusion he is a "space ranger" destined for "star command." When he learns the truth, his worldview is shattered and must find a new sense of purpose in the real world.
	Logan's Run (1976)
"Carousel is a lie! There is no Renewal!"
	The Matrix (1999)
Are you the sort that takes the red pill or the blue pill?
	Blade Runner (Director's Cut) (1982)
Examines relationships between created and creator. Secular metaphors abound.
	Contact (1997)
Atheist main character. Examines issues of faith and reason.
	Monty Python's Life of Brian (Criterion Collection) (1979)
Classic Monty Python. "Only the true Messiah denies His divinity. "
	The Rapture (1991)
Examines the problem of evil. The ending on this is what it's all about and what you would do says a lot about you.
	The Truman Show (1998)
When your assumed reality turns out to be a lie...
	Fight Club (1999)
"This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."
	A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Asks some interesting questions about free will and the soul.
	Open Your Eyes (1997)
Examines reality. Interesting foreign film that predates The Matrix.
	Dead Poets Society (1989)
Think for yourself and carpe diem!
	Dark City (1998)
Examines reality.
	The Wizard of Oz (1925)			Not Rated
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."