Anthony Burton was influenced by his famous father, Martin Burton, the founder of Pantheism. The ideas of the unity of all things, religions all holding the truth, and that one should help his fellow man all influenced Anthony. After Martin's death in 2430 Anthony took control of the growing Church of Pantheism. He often felt frustrated by the anti-religious veiws of the Communist government that limited his attempts to convert people and advertise his religion. His boiling point was when his close Friend, Eric Vanquish was arrested for preaching at a public park.