In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, God is the one who does not interfere with what people do on Earth. He cares about them, even if they have done wrong, and does not try to change them or their morals. He is described as an “observer” (Fitzgerald 167). He watches people cause their own destruction but does nothing about it. The role of God and religion in Gatsby is evident in the lack of religion among the upper/business class, its effect on mortality, and the symbolism of God. In superior/business characters, such as Jay Gatsby and Tom and Daisy Buchanan, there is no mention of religious affiliation. Unlike many churches and their members, their complete disregard for the prohibition laws shows that they did not support them. They are self-centered, excessive drinkers who lie to get what they want. These are all characteristics that most religions do not support. Early in the novel, religion is blamed for Tom and Myrtle's infidelity, stating that "Daisy is Catholic and they don't believe in divorce" (Fitzgerald 38). Although Nick disputes this, thinking that Daisy was ...