I saw an article on comicvine.com, and someone brought up the topic of religion. It got me thinking on the super heroes who are religious. This article isn't solely purposed to express my views but to ignite a HEALTHY DISCUSSION on the matter. In X2 it was used to good effect with Nightcrawler. Used to inspire storm. And after reading God Loves Man Kills the comic that inspired X2 it kinda makes me wonder what could have been if Stryker had still been a Reverend.
And in Daredevil it was a nice change of pace to see a super hero to to a church. With great comic effect with the Priest disliking Matt's costume. It added much depth to Matt's character in my opinion. The fact he believes he isn't truly fighting on his own strength. But that God is backing him.
Could exploring religious beliefs for our favorite super heroes be something worth going into? Of course in a tasteful way. Now before commenting think of this Captain America and Iron Man. One believes in God...one doesn't. Does that affect their view if heroism? Till next time. :)