What’s happening on Safehold in the novels reflects the conflict between zealotry and faith-based reason. That doesn’t mean there aren’t legitimate religious and moral concerns where specific areas of innovation or types of research are concerned. The conflict between innovation and religion, I believe, results primarily from collisions between innovation and exclusionary religion. Perhaps because of that, I don’t see the question of religion versus innovation and technology as particularly incendiary. It’s obvious that I see technology as a liberating force, although (like religion) there’s always a Darth Vader dark side waiting for the unwary. My own religious beliefs are strong, and I think that may make me more comfortable using religious elements-negative and positive alike-in my writing. If you take a look at the main body of my writing, you’ll see that religion and personal decision-making and choices have always been major elements of my stories. Why did you decide to use this potentially incendiary topic? How do you equate it to what’s happening in our world today? innovation and technology is a significant theme in Off Armageddon Reef. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past, and be sure to check back every other Thursday for more! David Weber answered questions in the January 2008 Tor Newsletter about the launch of his new series. Like a Mighty Army, the seventh book in David Weber’s Safehold series, published this week! To celebrate, we’re looking back to the publication of the first book, Off Armageddon Reef. Welcome to Throwback Thursdays on the Tor/Forge blog! Every other week, we’re delving into our newsletter archives and sharing some of our favorite posts.
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