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Can the force and fit in the Christian thought or philosophy? Is there any similarites between the force and God?
Actually, wasn’t Anakin supposed to bring “balance” to the Force? Jesus wasn’t about balance, He was out to kick devil butt!Of course there is!
Force = Holy Spirit.
Shmi Skywalker: Concieved of the force, in fulfillment of prophesy.
Mary: Conceived of the holy spirit, in fulfillment of prophesy.
Both prophesies speak of one who will destroy the power of evil in the world.
With regard to more practical implications in life:
As a Jedi, one dedicates their life to service ot the force. As a Catholic, one dedicates their life to God through the Holy Spirit. This calls for love and compassion, and a respect for all life and service to others in both instances. However, in both cases we must be detached from all things aside the will of God/the force. Jedis must remain celibate to aid in their complete devotion and service, as do our priests.
One becomes aware of the will of the force/holy spirit through patience, meditation, and searching through their feelings. The force/HS can, if they so choose, to reveal glimpses of truths to us, and empower us to live as we are called.
Josh, O.J.K. (Order of Jedi Knight.)
It all depends on your sense of “balance.”Actually, wasn’t Anakin supposed to bring “balance” to the Force? Jesus wasn’t about balance, He was out to kick devil butt!
It all depends on your sense of “balance.”
“You were supposed to destroy the sith, not join them!” -Obi Wan Kenobi, Episode 3.** No fair quoting from episode 3! I haven’t seen it yet!**
I’d say Christ brought balance to the world by redeeming it. Now instead of being a prison of sin, there is a way out. **Good point. **
Josh
I thought it said in the trailer: “you were the chosen one!”?I can quote from episode three if its a line that was in one of the trailers.
At least… I think that part was in the trailer…
Josh
Ah, that’s right. THe quote isn’t that revelatory though.I thought it said in the trailer: “you were the chosen one!”?
Oh yeah, unless you’ve never seen the other five.Ah, that’s right. THe quote isn’t that revelatory though.
Josh
Then you both would probably not care about episode 3 at all, and had your head stuffed in a hole so you never heard it ever mentioned anywhere else in your life before either.Oh yeah, unless you’ve never seen the other five.
?Then you both would probably not care about episode 3 at all, and had your head stuffed in a hole so you never heard it ever mentioned anywhere else in your life before either.
Now back to your regularly scheduled thread.
Josh
There is no emotion, there is peace
Sounds a bit gnostic, slightly manichean and a little katharian.There is no ignorance, there is knowledge
There is no passion, there is serenity
There is no death, there is the Force
I finally saw the movie last night, and I must say the means/end dilemma Anakin faces as a result of breaking his vow of celibacy provided a great starting point for a long discussion of priestly celibacy within the Church.Jedis must remain celibate to aid in their complete devotion and service, as do our priests.