The Connection Between The Jedi Order In Star Wars And Christianity

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The connection between the Jedi Order in Star Wars and Christianity
For thirty-one years, the Star Wars franchise has brought people infinite hours of entertainment with: movies, video games, comic books, toys, and non-fiction books. However, one recurrent theme that is constant throughout the movies and books is a belief in a higher power. In Star Wars, the Jedi and the Sith believed in the Force. The Jedi believe in using their faith in the Force for the greater good. Most of their belief structure is closely based on some aspects of early and modern Christianity.
One Jedi aspect that is closely tied to early Christianity is the rule of two. In the fictionally adaptation of ...view middle of the document...

The Jedi did not heal people, but they did bring messages of peace. Two Jedi played a instrumental role in the blockade of Naboo (plant) placed by the Trade Federation, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi faced a Sith apprentice name Darth Maul. Darth Maul killed Qui-Gon during the battle, but Obi-Wan was successful in slicing Darth Maul in half; this could be compared to the disciples casting out demons. In the book of Luke 11:14, â€œJesus delivered a man from a demon that had kept him speechless. The demon gone, the man started talking a blue streak, talking the crowd by complete surpriseâ€ (Qtd in Peterson 1891).
However, the greatest relationship between the Jedi Order and Christianity is the belief in a higher power. Even Darth Vader, the image of evil and devastation, believes in a higher power. Darth Vader displays his beliefs during a meeting on the Death Star. Darth Vader raises his right hand as Commander Taggeâ€™s eyes start to swell; Tagge raises his hands to his throat, while Darth Vader says, â€œI find this lack of faith disturbingâ€ (Lucas 31). Proverbs 3:6 says â€œTrust God from the bottom of your heart, donâ€™t try to figure out anything on your ownâ€ (Qtd in Peterson 1091). This holds true with what Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn said to a young Anakin Skywalker, â€œRemember, concentrate on the moment. Feel, donâ€™t think. Trust your instincts. May the Force be with you, Annieâ€ (Brooks 164). Now, to me, these two quotes sound completely different, but their meanings are the same. The Bible quote tells believers in God, to fully trust him and that God will provide everything that we need to survive. God will show us the right path to travel down after we spend time fasting and in prayer. While, Master Qui-Gonâ€™s quote tells us...

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