Pi Patel's Argument For The Existence Of God
Throughout the Life of Pi, Martel consistently argues for the existence of God. Pi Patel demonstrates his love and belief in God through interest in religion, prayer, and his epic survival. Pi Patel was raised Hindu, but as his interest in religion grew, his mind opened to the thought of adding beliefs into his life. “I was fourteen years old – and a well-content Hindu on a holiday – when I met Jesus Christ.” P.50. After a year of embracing Christianity, Pi’s passion continued to seek new ways to worship. “Islam followed right behind, hardly a year later.” P.58. When Pi visited a Mosque near the Pondicherry Zoo, a Sufi introduced him to the religion and its customs. With Pi’s increasing curiosity in the three religions, the religious