Christian Anime, FMA

AuroraAlchemist · Post by **AuroraAlchemist** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:19 pm

I know this was a topic, but I guess I wanted to post this so I could put opinion out there specifically about Full Metal Alchemist, I personally am a Christian and can't help but notice (who can) the similiarities between FMA and Christianity, I also find it ineresting that the english voice actor for Edward Elric is an avid Christian. Personally, I like the the similiarities I find in FMA and CHristianity, it helps me analyze what I really believe and such. I also think it appears in many other anime shows, and just find it highly interesting. So, yes, that is ym two pence and maybe this will allow other people who didn't get a chance to say something to say something now

The Origonal Head Hunter · Post by **The Origonal Head Hunter** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:43 pm

I know this may sound like a silly question, but where in FMA does christian parrallels appear? I have watched a good portion of the anime from the start and I don't see anything I would call similar to christianity.

Malificus · Post by **Malificus** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:47 pm

There are christian references though.

(Snake around cross= Sin and redemption, Seven deadly sins)

But even the sanke rapped around the cross is mopre from Nicholas Flammel's (a real life alchemist) books, where he had pictures of snakes wrapped aroung crosses.

EmilLang1000 · Post by **EmilLang1000** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:02 pm

It's also an allusion to the Aesclepian Wand (Not sure if I spelled that right), a sign of doctors and pharmacists for years.

Fullmetal Alchemist makes many references to Christianity, yes; part of this, I believe, is do to the fact of where FMA takes place.

Spoiler wrote: FMA is set in the 19-teens, in a parallel universe, specifically the Germanic states, as well as parts of France, assumably Russia, and Arabia.

The most obvious allusion to Christianity is Rose and her child, mirroring Mary, the Holy Mother, and Jesus, of Christian mythos.

Oxford_Maiden · Post by **Oxford_Maiden** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:04 pm

No way! Well... When I think about it, it kinda makes sense... But seriously! FMA? No ways!

Malificus · Post by **Malificus** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:07 pm

Why are you angry? Would a revelation that FMA contains many Christian references make the series unenjoyable? Would it ruin the show for you? Would it offend you religiously? Why does the idea that FMA contains Christian aspects make you mad?

BasharOfTheAges · Post by **BasharOfTheAges** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:11 pm

The vast majority of christian symbolism is taken from other religions and mythoses, so it's a mater of self importance and ignorance on the part of the viewer that makes everything seem that way to them.

Purge · Post by **Purge** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:21 am

BasharOfTheAges wrote:The vast majority of christian symbolism is taken from other religions and mythoses, so it's a mater of self importance and ignorance on the part of the viewer that makes everything seem that way to them.

is that davinci code drool

just messin

Kalium · Post by **Kalium** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:47 am

EmilLang1000 wrote:It's also an allusion to the Aesclepian Wand (Not sure if I spelled that right), a sign of doctors and pharmacists for years.

You're thinking of the Caduceus, a symbol which significantly predates Christianity.

Yunacat · Post by **Yunacat** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:44 am

(Just a note before i start this..I'm not Christian..or any other Religion affiliating with it..but i respect all religions so that makes my talk a bit easier...)

@EmiLang: I can see where the idea of Rose and her baby play that kind of part, but it's a little different..

@Malificus: The Flamel symbol that you see on Izumi, Al, and Ed was made with the idea in mind that there is sin in the world, yes, but it's in no way Christian. It's in the true, existing beliefs of Alchemy, which could easily be a religion on it's own due to the fact that it believes in the immortal soul, and that, if a person is able to break from the 7 Sins, then they shall become gold, or immortal. ( man is lead/metal and the immortal soul is gold..they didn't litterally try to turn lead/metal into gold.. > > ).