Science, Religion and Philosophy in Things Fall Apart

Due to the fact that the novel is set in a developing African country, science is not widely discussed. Religion on the other hand, plays a large role in the novel. Catholicism is being brought into the country by the white people and to a very mixed response. Many people are very accepting of the new ideas and religion. Okonkwo however, being a very proud and stubborn person and strongly rejects the new ideas. He is very traditional and does not want to see the new religion come in and change things for him, his culture and his people.