Is there a God? What evil lurks beyond the stars? Can science save one s soul? Profound questions like these have consumed human thought over the ages; they also inspired the original creators of the "Star Trek" canon of TV series and films. "Religions of Star Trek" tackles these challenging questions head-on in a remarkable look at one of sci-fi s great success stories.Analyzing more than three decades of screen adventure, the authors depict a "Star Trek" transformed, corresponding to the resurgence of religion in American public discourse. The authors identify the many religious characters...