Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs

Fantasyartist · 07-03-2006, 05:36 AM

I might as well admit my own interest on this issue( the spiritual beliefs of comic book characters- and Marvel ones in particular- are a matter of some curiousity to me.(see my post in the FF section "Remembrance of Things Past" in which the FF's orange skinned smiler Ben Grimm was "outed" as Jewish)
it seems strange that this aspect of Tony Stark's life has never been adequately explored. Personally I much suspect that he's a Roman Catholic(if only because of his mother's name Maria- hinting at Italian or Spanish background) Given his background as a recovering alcoholic- does he ever say the Serenity Prayer of AA- "God grive me the grace to change the things I can, the things i can't-and the wisdom to know the difference!"?

Terry

Crowley9 · 07-03-2006, 06:33 AM

All I know relating to that subject is that in another thread on these forums it was stated that he is indeed of Italian descent.

The post in question is here: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9371151&postcount=5

Diamondhead · 07-03-2006, 06:54 AM

Remember in one Avenger comics where Thor went inside a catholic monastery and he was stun to see that they didn't have any statute representing him as the god of thunder!

IRON-MAN-FAN · 07-06-2006, 09:11 PM

I hope hes Christian(like me)!!!

3dman27 · 07-09-2006, 12:38 PM

i think he is

pussywillow1972 · 07-17-2006, 03:51 PM

Stark is a German surname. In many recent issues of Iron Man and other crossovers he's been in, (within the past 10 years,) he has said he believes in science above all and doesn't bother much with religion.

Willowhugger · 08-18-2006, 05:13 PM

http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/IronMan.html

One of the curious aspects of Tony Stark is that he seems to acknowledge the divine for what it is rather than pay attention via devotion.

kedrell · 08-18-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowhugger

One of the curious aspects of Tony Stark is that he seems to acknowledge the divine for what it is rather than pay attention via devotion.

Maybe he's a deist.

Willowhugger · 08-18-2006, 09:03 PM

Ultimate Tony is a bit different as he has no trouble accepting that Thor is a god or the divine is real.

The Ski Mask · 10-02-2006, 11:08 PM

I think he is a Republican and an atheist.

KingOfDreams · 10-02-2006, 11:11 PM

I think Stark probably comes from a Catholic background but it wouldn't surprise me if he's currently an athiest.

KingOfDreams · 10-02-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pussywillow1972

Stark is a German surname.

That's interesting because he looks like he's of Italian or Spanish decent.

Lt. Figgnuts · 11-11-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ski Mask

I think he is a Republican and an atheist.

GASP! That doesn't happen!

Upset Spideyfan · 11-18-2006, 08:12 PM

^^^

I am for one.

IronMan_2005 · 12-22-2006, 06:54 AM

early in Civil War #1 or #2 (I think) he said something along the lines of "God help me if I'm wrong"
and in Iron Man #14, at the very end he says a prayer, so I assume he believes in God.

07-03-2006, 06:54 AM	#3
Diamondhead Banned User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Planet earth Posts: 1,489	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs Remember in one Avenger comics where Thor went inside a catholic monastery and he was stun to see that they didn't have any statute representing him as the god of thunder!

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IRON-MAN-FAN Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Who r u and why do u want to know where I live?! Posts: 309	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs I hope hes Christian(like me)!!!

07-09-2006, 12:38 PM	#5
3dman27 super-hero wannabe Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: in the middle of a superhero adventure Posts: 34,342	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs i think he is __________________ to me superheroes are to americans what the myths of the greeks and romans are to them[deemar 325] avatar by philly phanboy and drakon i believe in chris evans for captain america

07-17-2006, 03:51 PM	#6
pussywillow1972 Side-Kick Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 89	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs Stark is a German surname. In many recent issues of Iron Man and other crossovers he's been in, (within the past 10 years,) he has said he believes in science above all and doesn't bother much with religion.

08-18-2006, 05:13 PM	#7
Willowhugger Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 484	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/IronMan.html One of the curious aspects of Tony Stark is that he seems to acknowledge the divine for what it is rather than pay attention via devotion.

07-03-2006, 05:36 AM	#1
Fantasyartist Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 483	Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs I might as well admit my own interest on this issue( the spiritual beliefs of comic book characters- and Marvel ones in particular- are a matter of some curiousity to me.(see my post in the FF section "Remembrance of Things Past" in which the FF's orange skinned smiler Ben Grimm was "outed" as Jewish) it seems strange that this aspect of Tony Stark's life has never been adequately explored. Personally I much suspect that he's a Roman Catholic(if only because of his mother's name Maria- hinting at Italian or Spanish background) Given his background as a recovering alcoholic- does he ever say the Serenity Prayer of AA- "God grive me the grace to change the things I can, the things i can't-and the wisdom to know the difference!"? Terry

07-03-2006, 06:33 AM	#2
Crowley9 Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Suomi, ulkomaanpellet! Posts: 1,057	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs All I know relating to that subject is that in another thread on these forums it was stated that he is indeed of Italian descent. The post in question is here: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9371151&postcount=5 __________________ Yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil For I am the evilest bastard in this valley -John Constantine

08-18-2006, 09:03 PM	#9
Willowhugger Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 484	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs Ultimate Tony is a bit different as he has no trouble accepting that Thor is a god or the divine is real.

10-02-2006, 11:08 PM	#10
The Ski Mask Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 116	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs I think he is a Republican and an atheist.

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KingOfDreams Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin/San Marcos Posts: 9,567	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs I think Stark probably comes from a Catholic background but it wouldn't surprise me if he's currently an athiest. __________________ SHH! Democratic Coalition

11-18-2006, 08:12 PM	#14
Upset Spideyfan Science the Bear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,559	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs ^^^ I am for one. __________________ HAHAHAHA! Delicious Success!

12-22-2006, 06:54 AM	#15
IronMan_2005 Banned User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 344	Re: Tony Stark's religious affiliations /beliefs early in Civil War #1 or #2 (I think) he said something along the lines of "God help me if I'm wrong" and in Iron Man #14, at the very end he says a prayer, so I assume he believes in God. Last edited by IronMan_2005; 12-22-2006 at 07:00 AM.

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