Introduction : Star trek, religion, and American culture / Jennifer E. Porter and Darcee L. McLaren -- From thwarted gods to reclaimed mystery? : an overview of the depiction of religion in Star trek / Anne Mackenzie Pearson -- Classic Star trek and the death of God : a case study of "who mourns for Adonis?" / Robert Asa -- Religion and science in Star trek : the next generation : God, Q, and evolutionary eschatology on the final frontier / Gregory Peterson -- Deeds of power : respect for religion in Star trek : deep space nine / Peter Linford -- (Re)covering sacred ground : new age spirituality in Star trek : voyager / Darcee L. McLaren and Jennifer E. Porter -- Intimations of immortality : death/life mediations in Star trek / Jon Wagner -- Suffering, sacrifice and redemption : Biblical imagery in Star trek / Larry Kreitzer -- The outward voyage and the inward search : Star trek motion pictures and the spiritual quest / Ian Maher -- Biblical interpretation in the Star trek universe : going where some have gone before / Jeffrey Scott Lamp -- "Star trek to me is a way of life" : fan expressions of Star trek philosophy / Michael Jindra -- On the edge of forever : understanding the Star trek phenomenon as myth / Darcee L. McLaren -- To boldly go : Star trek convention attendance as pilgrimage / Jennifer E. Porter