LadyKay Posted December 13, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.94 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted December 13, 2016 Are there any Star War fans here? If so do you ever feel like your Christian walk is kind of like being a Jedi? I do a bit. But have not really wanted to say anything on here because some people get bent out of shape about stuff. But anyway Jedi's try to not allow themselves to be controlled by their emotions. They teach that hate and fear is the path to the Dark Side. They calm their emotions by focusing on the Force. They do not seek revenge on others. I try to live my life this way. Though I fall short of the part of not allowing your emotions to control you. If no one agrees with me I understand. If you think I am somehow wrong for having such a interest in Star Wars I understand that too. I just wan to know if any other Christians feel as I do. Like we are Jedi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostdog Posted December 13, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 239 Topics Per Day: 0.09 Content Count: 4,178 Content Per Day: 1.53 Reputation: 3,693 Days Won: 4 Joined: 09/28/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/04/1980 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I like star wars. Ive watched all the movies, seen some of the cartoons. I think its a good visual as to how a christian should act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot21 Posted December 13, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,676 Content Per Day: 2.46 Reputation: 8,498 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I love star wars....but I wouldn't want my christian walk compared to it...far to new agey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted December 13, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.76 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.97 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'm into Sci Fi, so yes I like Star Wars. Quote But anyway Jedi's try to not allow themselves to be controlled by their emotions. They teach that hate and fear is the path to the Dark Side. They calm their emotions by focusing on the Force. They do not seek revenge on others. After a fashion, but it is not exactly Biblical. God never condemns emotions. God Himself had a few emotional outbursts - in both Old and New Testaments. But of course, not all emotions are negative - being moved by compassion often involves emotions overshooting reason. But actually, burying emotions is more in line with New Age teaching - Nirvana and all that. Now, you could use the Jedi stuff as a pseudo-example to help guide you, I think. It is not emotions that you are putting down or burying - it is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life that you are crucifying. So it's different. But I can appreciate applying the analogy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.94 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 1 hour ago, Yowm said: Are you sure you focus on the Force? No no no. That is not what I mean really. As a Christian I focus on Jesus. I just meant that the Jedi focus on the Force kind of like I focus on Jesus. I realize that saying this stuff is going to seem strange to others which is why I have kept it to myself. I just seem similarities between the Jedi and the Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.94 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 9 minutes ago, Abby-Joy said: Were you aware that the creator of Star Wars is an occultist? I'm not saying it makes you or anyone who watches it bad... but most definitely his idea of "the Force" is not a godly one. Well I'm not saying that the Force in Star Wars is God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydog1976 Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Senior Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 626 Content Per Day: 0.23 Reputation: 360 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/24/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted December 14, 2016 I like the Star Wars movies but will in no way compare it to my Christian walk. It's a movie and was created to entertain nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angels4u Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 56 Topic Count: 1,664 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 19,763 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 12,160 Days Won: 28 Joined: 08/22/2001 Status: Offline Share Posted December 14, 2016 15 hours ago, The_Patriot2016 said: I love star wars....but I wouldn't want my christian walk compared to it...far to new agey. I agree with you and on top of that I don't really care for the show~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.73 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted December 14, 2016 17 hours ago, LadyKay said: Are there any Star War fans here? If so do you ever feel like your Christian walk is kind of like being a Jedi? I do a bit. But have not really wanted to say anything on here because some people get bent out of shape about stuff. But anyway Jedi's try to not allow themselves to be controlled by their emotions. They teach that hate and fear is the path to the Dark Side. They calm their emotions by focusing on the Force. They do not seek revenge on others. I try to live my life this way. Though I fall short of the part of not allowing your emotions to control you. If no one agrees with me I understand. If you think I am somehow wrong for having such a interest in Star Wars I understand that too. I just wan to know if any other Christians feel as I do. Like we are Jedi! I am a huge fan, seen every one of the movies in the first weekend of their showing. The wife and I will be seeing Rogue Squadron at that OmniMax! It will be amazing! I like your analogy of the jedi vs the Christian. The Jedi are a force for good and devote their lives to the service of others, is this not what a Christian should also be? There is also a battle going on in this world of light vs dark, and as in the Star Wars movies, the dark often wins the battles but the light wins the war. Great thread, just a little fun to lighten the mood around here! Thanks for making it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted December 14, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.94 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 9 hours ago, Abby-Joy said: I know... I really do ... I don't want to offend you or anyone... just sharing that little bit of info in case people didn't know. No I'm not offended. I know what I said is going to sound like I've join some strange cult or something. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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