Religion and the domes
Going back to an earlier discussion. Perhaps the destruction of the churches - on Earth at least - is 'in some way' connected with the move into domes. Buildings for religious uses usually take up a lot of space relative to their actual usage, and space might well be at a premium in the domes - so 'faith'/religious belief might exist in the private rather than the public domain.
Also - if leaving the domes was a 'Category Four' offence, and the outsiders were to be shunned, how come Servalan as President had a mansion outside in 'Rumours'? The way Chesku, Sula/Anna and the two guards treat the set up suggests that this was not an unusual phenomenon.
Perhaps it was 'one rule for the masses shoved into domes, another rule (or none) for those rich enough to afford it.'
Jacqui
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