The Matrix as the Savior story
Cypher as Judas
Watching a movie can be entertaining depending on its audience. Generally, it tends to be either religious or entertaining; they are considered to be in different categories. One of the movies that bring us the best of both worlds is The Matrix. This movie came out in 1999 and was view by many people. Among these people the Christian audience realizes and started to make comparisons and connection between the matrix and the bible. Some of these comparisons were made specially coming from the gospels of Jesus Christ. Judas, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ can be compared and contrast to Cypher, one of Morpheus followers. The Matrix is one of the movies that has the most ideological, philosophical and religious views, all put in one. From one’s perspective the religious views are gradually based on proves from the New Testament.
The Matrix can be taken in any way but when it comes to religion it can be views from Gnostic Christianity to Catholic. When it comes to the Catholic religion it focuses on the main characters for example Neo with the idea of being the one with Jesus Christ the Savior. Also Morpheus can be compared to John the Baptist for his strong faith and announcing the coming of “the one”. According to the Neo- Christ, the matrix and secondary Allegory as Rhetorical Form by Mike Milford, Trinity can be compared as the Holy Spirit by telling Neo that they needed his help. From the gospels of the New Testament, Mark, Luke or Mathew, they not only take the passion of Jesus but also his way of teaching, and the people that surrounded him.
During Jesus years of teaching he chose twelve disciples to be by his side always and to help him teach the word of God. The disciple that brought this death to him is Judas mostly know as the betrayer. As in The Matrix Cypher, an ambitious person that feels neglected and with no importance to everyone else can be seen as Judas. The name Cypher has many meaning; the one that stand out is “zero” the one that has no value. This can be related when Jesus said to Judas “it would be better for him if he had never been born” because he was committing murdered both Judas and Cypher. Being secretive is something that comes up in both sides, Cypher having the meeting with the agent and Judas meeting with the religious leaders that wanted Jesus dead. Cypher’s betrayal was sealed with a steak dinner with Agent Smith just as Judas with the last Supper as stated by Matrix Names, Numbers and Religious Ties article by Dew. The lack of believe it is expressed by both Cypher and Judas, it is shown by Cypher at the training stimulation when Neo is jumping from one tower to the next. Judas stand out from the other disciples because he was never seen or record calling Jesus by one of his famous title “Lord”. It is always state by Catholics that not believing is a form of destruction to you.
Being an actor in life can portray as being two faces or a hypocrite just as Judas and Cypher. They both acted like they were willing, nice and the “fake loyalty” they had for the people around them. Dew also mentioned the connection that Cypher calls himself the messenger while talking to Trinity and reminds us that Satan tends to call himself. To go more in debt Cypher way of betrayal is very similar to Judas. Judas betrayal is with a kiss and Cypher with a sneeze. Neo is invited by Cypher to drink with him but to remember they drink from the same cup, first Cypher serving it and drinking and then handing it to Neo. Just as Jesus said to the disciples “He who dipped his hand in the bowl with me is the one who will betray me”. All of these things are way known by the bible.
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