It may feel ironic that an A+ science fiction show created by an atheist can feel like a religious experience, but those are exactly the vibes that Star Trek gives off in some fans' opinions. It's true that the media property dives deep into the exploration of the cosmos and worlds. However, Patrick Stewart still has a thoughtful take on the fans that adhere to religions.
The 83-year-old actor recently spent some time chatting about Star Trek with NPR and briefly touched on the spiritual connection that the interviewer felt resonated within the series in all forms. With that, the journalist dove into the sort of religious reverence fans have given the IP over the years. Stewart was asked if he picked up on that as well and confirmed it's something that he's noticed throughout his long tenure in the franchise. From there, he discussed why he believes he and his co-stars were, in a sense, "minsters":
