Star Wars -- Worshiping... the Force?

"The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together."

-- Obi-Wan Kenobi

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Star Wars (the whole series) demonstrates the fact that most people believe that some kind of Divine Force is at work in or around them. If there really was such a Power, it would make sense to seek that Power diligently until we find it/him/her until we know it/him/her unequivocally.

If there was such a Power, it would make sense to worship it/him/her. However, though many believe in a higher Power, most people prefer to worship themselves.

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" 'Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.' But the people said nothing.' "

-- Elijah to the people of Israel (1 Kings 18:21)


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