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As is probably evident by my sig line, I'm a Star Wars buff, I also happen to be a public high school teacher (History). Inevitably, the discussion of religion often comes up in some of my classes. I try to be as objective as I can and try to have unbiased, multi-perpective debates in my classes. My students always want to know my religious beliefs and I always jokingly tell them that I am Jedi. I'm quite careful not to introduce or to reveal my own religious beliefs to such impressionable young minds. I know that this comes as a shock to some of you, but I'm a Christian who ACTUALLY encourages my students to be free-thinkers!
Anyway, back to my questions, and keep in mind this is only for those familiar with the Star Wars Saga. Are the Jedi members of a religious sect? If so, what Earthly religion would you most closely associate with the Jedi? And, finally, Which side of the Force (Dark or Light) would you most closely associate your own beliefs with?
Cooky, I know, but many of my students would find it a most intriguing discussion!
Anyway, back to my questions, and keep in mind this is only for those familiar with the Star Wars Saga. Are the Jedi members of a religious sect? If so, what Earthly religion would you most closely associate with the Jedi? And, finally, Which side of the Force (Dark or Light) would you most closely associate your own beliefs with?
Cooky, I know, but many of my students would find it a most intriguing discussion!