“Whether there is a God or not, his existence doesn't depend on what you believe or what I say. There is much to be skeptical of in this world, so it no longer surprises me to learn how many people don't really believe in anything. But I believe that our Lord was made flesh as Jesus Christ and died to redeem me. And you. And the Sorrows. Even the White Legs. Everyone.”— Joshua Graham
Christianity is a pre-War religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, practiced both before and after the Great War.[1]
Background
Christianity is still practiced across the former post-War United States. The ruins of churches can be found across the wasteland, while new Christian groups found after the war include Saint Monica's Church in Rivet City, who revere Saint Monica, and the Abbey of the Road, a Christian monastery somewhere west of the Commonwealth. Mormonism is still practiced by the New Canaanites in Utah and other areas in the Mojave Desert region.
Mentions
Christian characters
- Jack Smith tells the Lone Wanderer that the families in Andale are "perfectly happy good Christian people."[2]
- Marcella is a missionary located in Point Lookout who mentions Jesus.[3]
- O'Hanrahan, a private in the New California Republic Army, mentions Jesus.[4][5]
- Joshua Graham is a Mormon from New Canaan who details his faith and other religious beliefs.[6][7]
- Daniel is a Christian missionary living among the tribes with Joshua Graham, and the Courier can learn about his views on the religion.[1]
- Delbert Winters was a minister who lent his church in Flatwoods to the Responders after the Great War.[8] Reverend
- Caleb Fisher was born and raised among the Amish.[9]
- Father Donald is a Christian priest from Cold Water.[Non-canon 1]
- evangelist brain is one of eight brains that are wired to the Calculator, and mentions Jesus.[Non-canon 2] The
The Bible
The Bible, the main text of Christianity, is mentioned or quoted on several occasions.
- Merk in Shady Sands quotes Job 28:18 by saying "the price of wisdom is above rubies."[10]
- [11] A grave in Golgotha contains the text "The children of Israel wanted bread and the Lord sent them manna," which is a direct quote of Exodus 16:31-34.
- John Cassidy makes a reference to the "good book" and mentions that he did not know that the Garden of Eden came in a kit.[12]
- Catherine, the mother of the Lone Wanderer, had a favorite Bible verse, Revelation 21:6. James has it framed and will share its backstory.[13]
- Jack Smith quotes Matthew 7:1, "Judge not, lest ye be judged."[14]
- 300 Pieces of Silver is a reference to Judas Iscariot betraying Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver. The unmarked quest
- Marcella herself invokes several Bible verses in dialogue, including 1 Corinthians 15:52,[15] John 1:4-5,[16] and John 16:33.[17]
- John 8:12 is written in Marcella's journal, reading, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, walketh not in darkness, but shall have the light of life, John 8:12."[18]
- The Lone Wanderer can recite Revelation 21:6 to her, which she will be enthused about.[19]
Marcella can recite several passages from the bible to the Lone Wanderer when asked.
- Searchlight west church.[20] Revelation 9:6 is mentioned on the signage of the
- New Vegas Strip casino Gomorrah is a reference to the Biblical city. An employee of the casino, Cachino, mentions two characters from the city's biblical story in dialogue.[21] The name of the
- Joshua Graham references several Biblical parables, themes, and rites of passage when speaking with the Courier, including that of the prodigal son, forgiveness, and baptism.[22][23][24]
- When commenting on his counterpart missionary Daniel, Graham mentions three of the Twelve Apostles.[25][26][27]
- Graham quotes the Bible directly several times in dialogue, most prominently Psalm 137.[28]
- Graham's unique weapon is named A Light Shining in Darkness, which is a reference to John 1:5. It has the verse inscribed in Greek on the sides of the gun, reading "καὶ τὸ φῶς ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ φαίνει" on the right side and "καὶ ἡ σκοτία αὐτὸ οὐ κατέλαβεν" on the left, which translates to "and the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."[Non-game 1]
- Scripture, a Bible, can be acquired as an in-game item.
- Blind Diode Jefferson mentions the Biblical city of Jericho, specifically the Battle of Jericho in which the Israelites used horns to bring down the walls of Jericho.[29]
- Mr. House, Ulysses will compare the Courier to Judas' betrayal of Jesus for "twenty-nine less coins."[30] If the Courier is aligned with
- Pastor Clements is Diamond City's serving priest at the All Faiths Chapel. He makes a reference to the parable of the Good Samaritan.[31]
- Jesus Sunday quotes John 3:15, "Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life present in him" in his dying moments, shortly after having murdered his brother.[32]
- Dontrelle Haines, whose younger brother has died and is himself dying of cancer, is a Christian and says that "the good book" has brought him comfort in recent years amid hard times. When speaking with him, he may quote 1 Timothy 6:7 from the Bible, stating "for we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it."[33]
- Wizard's Fortune #15 paraphrases Matthew 5:5 as "Blessed are the children for they will inherit a scorched earth."
- A Better Life Underground radio play, calls another character, Ben, a "Judas" for plotting his death, referencing Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ.[34] William, a fictional character in the
- Attis quotes a modified Revelation 13:7, saying, "And it was given unto the beast to make war with the saints, to overcome them... and power was given him over all kindreds and tongues and nations." In the Bible, "the beast" is replaced by "him" instead.
- Vault Dweller mentions Cain is named after the first murderer. The
Behind the scenes
- Golgotha, the local graveyard of New Reno, is named after the site of Jesus' crucifixion. The location also has a crossroads that forms a cross.
- Hopesmarch Pentecostal church makes direct reference to Pentecostalism, a Protestant Christian movement.
- Joshua Sawyer stated that the New Canaanites use the King James Version of the Bible.[Non-game 2]
- Diego of Saint Monica's Church is said to be Catholic in the Fallout 3 Official Game Guide.[Non-game 3]
Gallery
References
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Non-game
- ↑ John 1:5
- ↑ Anonymous: "I really love all your games in particular Fallout but i have a question why all Citations from Bible in Fallout 3 and Honest hearts are from King James Bible?"
Joshua Sawyer: "I can't speak for the F3 development team, but the KJV Bible is what the New Canaanites use."
(Joshua Sawyer on Formspring: 2011-06-12) - ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.69: "Diego
Diego, 18, is Father Clifford's assistant. He came to Rivet City a few years ago with his father but was abandoned. Father Clifford took Diego in, and the two have become like father and son. Diego assists Father Clifford with his church work and wants to be a priest when he gets older. He has strong feelings for Angela and spends much of his free time with her. However, he is also a devoted Catholic. Because she is only 16, he does everything he can to keep his feelings secret, although Angela sees right through him."
(Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
Non-canon
- ↑ Fallout Tactics character description: "Name: Father Donald. // Role: A preacher in the little chapel. // Background: Father Donald is a drunk who is trying to give a sermon on the evils of gambling. He isn't doing a very good job."
(MIS 17 Speech.txt) - ↑ MIS 26 Speech.txt#TV evangelist