What does John's attempt to stir the Delta workers into rebellion by throwing away their Soma symbolize?

I completely agree with the above editor about the
Biblical allusion.  That is a very astute response.

Also,
this passage in Brave New World is Huxley's attempt to stir us, the
readers, into a rebellion.  As a member of the counter-culture, Huxley wants his readers
to throw away their soma in all its various forms as
well.

So, what is modern-day soma?  And how can we throw it
away?  For sure, it's that which is frivolous, addictive, and distracting--that which
enables us to escape reality.  I see it as entertainment in general (TV, movies,
internet, video games, sports, pop music).  Also, it's that which is habit-forming
physically: junk food, smoking, alcohol, pharmaceuticals (legal and illegal).  Aren't
these materialistic things that which our culture values
most?

If Huxley were still with us, would he not agree that
we're losing the will to rebel against modern-day soma?  Just as Jesus might be
disappointed that we've turned our temples (bodies) into dumping grounds of materialism,
I think Huxley would be angry that we're all regulated by pleasure and
entertainment.