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Hunter Keane Dr. Jarrod Whitaker Ritual Studies October 5, 2015 Untitled Jedi Paper When George Lucas released Star Wars in 1977, it would be reasonable to assume he possessed some level of expectations regarding how his film saga would affect and alter the lives of its audience. What he may not have anticipated, however, is that his fictional protagonists, the Jedi Order, and their respective philosophies would resonate so strongly within particular individuals to such an extent that it would provide the foundation for the establishment of a new interpretation of reality; this philosophical movement is perceived by many as a religious movement and, to some extent, a new religion in and of itself. Today, the church of â€Å"Jediism† is said to have accumulated thousands of followers across the globe and is recorded as being the seventh-largest religion in the United Kingdom (DailyMail). While there is speculation that the census results which produced these figures may be inconclusive due to insincere responses, it is widely accepted th at Jediism is a very real concept for many groups of individuals, one that affects their philosophical outlook as well as their everyday life. The church of Jediism is composed of many different groups who share similar philosophies yet have slight variations in the articulations of their doctrines. The remainder of this paper will focus specifically on the organization identified as â€Å"Jedi Living† or â€Å"Jedi Academy Online† andShow MoreRelatedMovie Review : Star Wars1214 Words   |  5 Pagesnew toy? In this Duracell commercial a young boy receives a toy light saber like the ones used in Star Wars. As the boy opens up the box to his new light saber, he finds that batteries are not included. He then races upstairs to his bedroom and finds Duracell batteries. 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