Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher 19th century (1844-1900) whose theories have challenged the foundations of traditional Christianity.
He once stated 'I call Christianity the one great curse, the one enormous and innermost perversion, the one great instinct of revenge, for which no means are too venomous, too underhand, too underground and too petty — I call it the one immortal blemish of mankind. ... The only excuse for God is that he doesn't exist.'
He mainly wrote texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy and science, including his theories on the Übermensch (German) or uberman, Overhuman, Superman; and “the will to power”.
His concept of 'uberman' or 'superman' is the concepts of being the Master of morality; one creates its own values and stands beyond good and evil. Having the strength and independence to be able to become liberated from all traditional values, and only follows in the views that he personally deems to be of importance. The uberman is obedient to himself and himself only. Therefore, the only authority is ones will power. Will to power is considered the power to set your own values and your own goals. The power is not a type of physical force, but a strong self-determination. Friedrich believed the will to power is what is necessary for creativity.
You can clearly see how this tso called "uberman" in that he goes against the machines (higher power) and heory might be offensive to someone of religious beliefs. If the uberman answers to none other than himself there is no need for a higher power such as a God of some sort. Neo, would be a perfct example of the "uberman" in that he goes against the machines (higher power) and his will power would be him gaining the ability to fly or dodge bullets because he believes he can.
you should compare " The Uberman Theory" to The Matrix to make it more intresting
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