Theory?

I'm no expert, but I recently watch Slumdog Millionaire (really good btw) but I can't help but think that the movie has an underlying message of atheism. I think Jamal, the main character is supposed to be basically an atheist, or just not a believer in god. I think he believes more in himself, and logic.

(I'm gonna ruin parts of the movie here)

Jamal uses logic through out the game show, his memories and his basic knowledge of life and what not. The last question he does not know the answer to and just guesses, no faith or miracle involved, very obviously, just a guess. Also one of the other questions about the hindi (or muslim) he says he wishes he didn't know the answer too. He seems in pain at the thought of the "god". I'm pretty sure it was a muslim god which would mean that he could only not want to remember the answer because it was symbolic to him of his mothers death while being attacked by muslims, but I don't think that is the only meaning behind that. Also a point is made that his brother, Salim, is religious and it also clearly shows that Jamal is aware of this. He is never seen praying himself though, and his brother is specifically portrayed as religious to show that he is not all bad.

I missed a few parts of the movie, so maybe it proved my theory wrong at some point, but I doubt it. Why do I think that this is a point? Jamal's intelligence is an important part of this movie, he uses logic over faith.

Also the very end of the movie shows the answer the the question asked to the audience in the beginning referring to why/how Jamal is on/winning the game, the answer is D) it is written. This points more to the belief of fate (to me), rather then religion. The answer really doesn't seem relevant when compared to religious beliefs.

Mmmmm I think that's it, the end.

It all changes

and you weren't worth all that you put us through.

Thats all I can say