Is Doctor Who a Religion?

… so asks Mike Rugnetta on the latest episode of Idea Channel, the weekly web programme from PBS Digital Studios.

Doctor Who is one of the longest running TV shows on the BBC, and it’s got a huge fandom surrounding it. Doctor Who fans, like other passionate fan cultures, create art & fan fiction and engage in a strong remix and cosplay culture. But it’s more than that. Doctor Who provides a philosophy; a way of understanding the universe. Fans embrace this in ways that are similar to most world religions: a positive influence that changes their approach to daily life. Also, the Tardis makes a pretty great shrine!
(with thanks to Heath Fradkoff)
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