Marvel addresses non-western spirituality

Rating: 6/10 (8 December 2016)

At the outset of the movie, Dr. Stephen Strange is a bit of an arrogant jerk. When he is faced with difficult circumstances, he turns to sources of help that are more spiritual and metaphysical than he would have in the past.
I find it interesting that Marvel addresses so many different worldviews and religious ideas in their characters. Dr. Strange is no exception. He comes to accept a traditional far eastern type of spirituality that is different than the views of Marvel's other characters. It is a clearly non-western spirituality that contrasts the traditionally Judeo-Christian worldviews of the western world. It seems as though they are trying to be more inclusive of other worldviews, which may or may not be a good thing.