Posted by Mike on May 22, 2002 at 01:02:07:
In Reply to: Orwell and religion posted by Elana on May 21, 2002 at 16:56:48:
It's a good question! Most likely he was a agnostic or atheist, certainly his non-belief would have been consistent with his socilaist views.
The best clue to his attitude to religion is to be found in "Animal Farm". Moses the Raven, is symbolic of the Chruch. Moses talks about "Sugarcandy Mountain", an animal version of heaven.
There's a good discussion about Moses the Raven on this site: have a look under summaries and interpretations. Whoever wrote itdid an excellent job.