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Star Wars a religion?

Discussion in 'Star Wars Saga In-Depth' started by DARTH_OCKMAN, Nov 25, 2003.

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  1. DARTH_OCKMAN

    DARTH_OCKMAN Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I was just thinking, but there are so many ideas in Star Wars that could make it an actual religion if we live by the rules and values of goodness in Star Wars. Jedi-the symbol of good, Sith-the symbol of evil, and George Lucas being God. Start building the Star Wars temple.
     
  2. Nightflurry

    Nightflurry Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Well there IS a Jediism religion. Shouldn't this go in the Community forum though?
     
  3. JediKnight_4Jesus

    JediKnight_4Jesus Jedi Youngling

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    I didn't know there was an actual religion about being a jedi. Where did you here that? No this post is fine here.
     
  4. DARTH_OCKMAN

    DARTH_OCKMAN Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I'm not saying there is a religion, I'm saying that in the future people might look at the star wars revolution and turn it into a religion and the movies being something like the bible.
     
  5. Nightflurry

    Nightflurry Jedi Youngling star 1

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    www.jediism.org ..no I'm not a member. :p
     
  6. Darth-Seldon

    Darth-Seldon Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    This seems very far-fetched and cannot imagine this ever happening.

    I mean Gladiators the entertainment of the Roman Empire is not looked on as a religion.

    William Sheakeapere is not looked at as a spiritual God nor are any of the great writers.

    I really can't see Star Wars as an actual religon.
     
  7. Nightflurry

    Nightflurry Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Hey it seems odd to me as well, but the Jediism is recognized at least in the UK as a religion, it was on their census from what I hear.
     
  8. Formerly_Tukafo

    Formerly_Tukafo Jedi Youngling star 1

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    "George Lucas as God"

    I really really really really really REALLY hope that this post is a joke
     
  9. JediMasterGuff

    JediMasterGuff Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    There are more Jedi in the UK than there are Jews and some other religion (I can't remember which one, maybe Muslim?) I believe it came to around 70,000 Jedi, could be wrong though :)
     
  10. DarthLazious

    DarthLazious Jedi Youngling star 4

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    To some it is a religion while others like myself see it as the greatest movie of all time.
     
  11. DARTH_OCKMAN

    DARTH_OCKMAN Jedi Youngling star 3

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    This thread is dead.
     
  12. Darth_Tynaus

    Darth_Tynaus Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Well, it has already reached cult staus. There might be some people that might want to turn it into a religion, you never know.
     
  13. The_Nameless_One

    The_Nameless_One Jedi Padawan star 4

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    George Lucas is way beyond God.
     
  14. Jedi_Lord_Windu

    Jedi_Lord_Windu Jedi Padawan star 4

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    jediism really shouldnt be a religion...but a way of life....God=the Force....jedi knights are the protectors of good in the galaxy, while sith are perpetrators..
     
  15. MeBeJedi

    MeBeJedi Force Ghost star 6

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    MOYERS: The central ethic of our culture has been the Bible. Like your stories, it's about the fall, wandering, redemption, return. But the Bible no longer occupies that central place in our culture today. Young people in particular are turning to movies for their inspiration, not to organized religion.

    LUCAS: Well, I hope that doesn't end up being the course this whole thing takes, because I think there's definitely a place for organized religion. I would hate to find ourselves in a completely secular world where entertainment was passing for some kind of religious experience.
    - Bill Moyers interview


    If Lucas were dead, he'd be rolling over in his grave right now... ;)
     
  16. Terz

    Terz Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Michael Romeo is god.
     
  17. DARTH_OCKMAN

    DARTH_OCKMAN Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I think its very possible that somewhere in like 400 years or so people, new religions will be dominating the world. I think its very possible that people will see the Star Wars movies as a way to live by.
     
  18. ValinFett21

    ValinFett21 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    We forget that real players behind these movies include Joseph Campbell who willingly help GL out and had a lot to do with "the Force" as we know it. Campbell believed we needed another type of 'myth' to learn by because christianity and the other three major world religions were fading. Maybe we are just getting it now.
     
  19. First_Stage_Lensman

    First_Stage_Lensman Jedi Youngling star 2

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    George Lucas is God?

    I thought God was George Lucas. . .
     
  20. MeBeJedi

    MeBeJedi Force Ghost star 6

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    Some people think Campbell is God. ;)
     
  21. Jedi_Lord_Windu

    Jedi_Lord_Windu Jedi Padawan star 4

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    i think rick mccallum is God......... [face_laugh]
     
  22. MeBeJedi

    MeBeJedi Force Ghost star 6

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    ...and they both love you. :)


    * beat Adam to it! * :p
     
  23. DARTH_OCKMAN

    DARTH_OCKMAN Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I think this thread is dead. But yes I would agree that if there was a human on earth that took the image of God, it would probably be good old George.
     
  24. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    In a census that was sent out it asked you to highlight your religion.

    Jedi was an available option.
     
  25. ValinFett21

    ValinFett21 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Campbell is the man! But, we are are divine in some way, isn't that what Yoda says, the force binds us and penetrates us, it lies everywhere.
     
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