Michael eventually founds the "Church of All Worlds." Heinlein uses this to satirize the commercialism and hypocrisy he saw in modern faith, suggesting instead that "Thou Art God"—the idea that divinity exists within every sentient being. 3. Sexual Liberation and Communal Living
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Through Michael’s eyes, Heinlein critiques human behavior, viewing our most basic institutions—like marriage, money, and war—as bizarre and illogical. 🧠 Key Themes and Concepts 1. "Grokking" the Universe Michael eventually founds the "Church of All Worlds
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The story follows Valentine Michael Smith, a human born on Mars and raised by Martians. When Michael is brought back to Earth, he is a "blank slate" with god-like mental abilities and a complete lack of human social conditioning.
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