Religion and The Stanger

Religion is used as a guide for many people. It often is their code of ethics. It can bring out extreme positive and negative. Even though Mersualt does not believe in God religion still brings out strong emotions in him. When the pope tries to discuss religion with him, Mersualt becomes combative.

Religion is a touchy subject for many people. Mersualt is not different. Religion goes against his life philosophy.  In most religions, the point of life is to get to a certain place in the afterlife.  Mersualt does not believe life has meaning. 

Religion being shown in the book is not necessarily to discredit religion but it is to show how many people try to force what they believe on others.