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Not just a fantasy anymore, now people can be real Jedis! Thaks to The Temple of the Jedi Force! From their website;

Welcome to Temple Of The Jedi Force

The Temple of the Jedi Force is a religious community united in our mutual quest for understanding of the universe which we inhabit and the primal Force that set all creation in motion. Known by many names, the Force of Creation takes the shape of the divine and the spark of the divine within all living things. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, or religious creed. All are welcome as long as they have an open mind and share the communities belief in a Force or Universal Power that is the source for all of creation.

We are a community united in using our powers, mental, physical, spiritual and mystical for the good of ourselves and others. Our goal is to educate and instruct seekers of truth and knowledge in the mysteries of Jediism and how all religions relate to it's teachings. So that followers of this philosophy my find greater joy and self mastery in their lives. We share a path of enlightenment and seek to use said powers in a quest to understand our connection to the universe and each and every living thing in it. We are not role-playing the Jedi you have seen in Star Wars but are Real Jedi, in this Galaxy, in this Universe.

Jediism is both an old and new religion; we did the same thing that religions have done for thousands of years … we assimilated spiritual teachings from other and ancient faiths. Christianity, Humanism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Mysticism, as well as the honorable martial art’s philosophies; this spiritual mixture is potent. We call this fusion“ Jediism”. Please join us in our quest for understand and enlightenment.

Well, as long as they don't knock on my door to try to convert me and as long as they don't lie to, steal from, or kill their members, I'm ok with this, don't really care either way.

Their website (http://templeofthejediforce.org/)

Not just a fantasy anymore, now people can be real Jedis!
I'd be quite tempted to join. The thing is, if I joined, it would probably be because it's something rather exploitable. All you need to do is be wise and you're made into a Jedi Master. Somehow, that doesn't seem like the right thing to do.

Who's up for helping me found the Order of the Sith?

That is so uber-cool. I may have found my new religion.
Just kidding, but I'm okay with it, both as a human and as a sci-fi junkie.

lol old and new, contradiction much?
I don't mind, sounds crazy based on a few books and films, but what the hell you only get one chance to make a religion tailored to your own beliefs.
I think if i had the force though i'd get quite lazy, mind you it would be useful for pensioners and people having difficulties moving about, they could hover around or something.

sounds crazy based on a few books and films
As opposed to one book? OK, it's really a bunch of books pasted together; but none of the film versions have any official status; usually there aren't even any pictures in the book, what's up with that?

The glowing sword, convincing people these aren't the droids they are looking for, and telekinesis are the 'swing' of being a Jedi. Without that, it don't mean a thing.

Wow. I thought I was a nerd!

Who's up for helping me found the Order of the Sith?

I'm up for that.

I'd only consider joining if I got a light saber. Or if I got my own pet Ewok.

You can buy a Light Saber.

Not just a fantasy anymore, now people can be real Jedis! Thaks to The Temple of the Jedi Force! From their website;



Well, as long as they don't knock on my door to try to convert me and as long as they don't lie to, steal from, or kill their members, I'm ok with this, don't really care either way.

Their website (http://templeofthejediforce.org/)

but how would you really know?

*knock, knock*
Heathen: Yes?
Jedi convert: Did you hear about the Force?
Heathen: err... no thanks.
Jedi Convert: yes you do...
Heathen: yes I do...
Jedi Convert: You want to read all about the Force...
Heathen: I want to read all about the Force...
Jedi Convert: In fact, you will sign up right now.
Heathen: In fact, I will sign up right now.
Jedi Convert: Sign here...
Heathen: Signing...
Jedi Convert: May the Force be with you and I'll see you at the next gathering.
Heathen: May the Force be with you and I'll see you at the next gathering...

Not just a fantasy anymore, now people can be real Jedis! Thaks to The Temple of the Jedi Force! From their website;



Well, as long as they don't knock on my door to try to convert me and as long as they don't lie to, steal from, or kill their members, I'm ok with this, don't really care either way.

Their website (http://templeofthejediforce.org/)

I'd only consider joining if I got a light saber. Or if I got my own pet Ewok.

I'd only consider joining if I got a light saber. Or if I got my own pet Ewok.

If i remeber correctly people dont buy lightsabers, i want someone to give it to me to join:gundge:

*knock, knock*
Heathen: Yes?
Jedi convert: Did you hear about the Force?
Heathen: err... no thanks.
Jedi Convert: yes you do...
Heathen: yes I do...
Jedi Convert: You want to read all about the Force...
Heathen: I want to read all about the Force...
Jedi Convert: In fact, you will sign up right now.
Heathen: In fact, I will sign up right now.
Jedi Convert: Sign here...
Heathen: Signing...
Jedi Convert: May the Force be with you and I'll see you at the next gathering.
Heathen: May the Force be with you and I'll see you at the next gathering...

LMAO! Another genius retort from JuNii! :D

Yeah, but I don't see any opportunities to join the Trade Federation. Where are those droidekas?

I wield the awesome might of Force Wedgies! :D

I wield the awesome might of Force Wedgies! :D

I see your force wedgies and raise you force thrown pies!

Rolling squid;13409605']I see your force wedgies and raise you force thrown pies!

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to throw a pie accurately after receiving a high-powered wedgie? ...or am I the only one?

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to throw a pie accurately after receiving a high-powered wedgie? ...or am I the only one?

well... it depends on the size of the pie. after all, Master Yoda lifted a starfighter, so a pie of that size would also be possible. :D

Either that or...

Concentration he can during distractions that are painful.

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to throw a pie accurately after receiving a high-powered wedgie? ...or am I the only one?

Is that [a force wedgie] anything like a four-story atomic wedgie?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMe1-Pg1emo

(00:36 to 00:44 for the four-story atomic wedgie)



@ OP: Jediism's been around for some time now. I remember hearing about them after Episode One came out...

@ OP: Jediism's been around for some time now. I remember hearing about them after Episode One came out...

I think it's even been longer than that. I seem to remember hearing something about it around the time the Shadows of the Empire novel came out.

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to throw a pie accurately after receiving a high-powered wedgie? ...or am I the only one?

Ah, yes, hard indeed. But what if the pie comes first? l

Who's up for helping me found the Order of the Sith?

There can only be the two of you a master and a disciple. Which you are will be interesting.

Jedism already is an official religion. 1000 people put it down on the census thus making it official. :)

Well, as long as they don't knock on my door to try to convert me and as long as they don't lie to, steal from, or kill their members, I'm ok with this, don't really care either way.

It's Jedi, not Origin. :p

There can only be the two of you a master and a disciple. Which you are will be interesting.

Could he not base it off pre-Bane teachings?

Could he not base it off pre-Bane teachings?

That I most certainly could.

Of course, I shall take no personal apprentice. All attempts to overthrow me will be met with force-lightning.

Who's up for helping me found the Order of the Sith?
Dude I am so a part of the Sith. The Sith are cool. I would train to be a Jedi just to become a Sith lord. Sith are cool. :cool:

That is so uber-cool. I may have found my new religion.
Just kidding, but I'm okay with it, both as a human and as a sci-fi junkie.

Yeah. It's not my religion, but it's cool as a person who loves sci-fi, especially Star Wars. :cool: :D Sci-Fi is awesome.

well... it depends on the size of the pie. after all, Master Yoda lifted a starfighter, so a pie of that size would also be possible. :D

Either that or...

Concentration he can during distractions that are painful.

Never throw a pie larger than you are. Good advice. *nod*

The Force is strong in this thread...

The glowing sword, convincing people these aren't the droids they are looking for, and telekinesis are the 'swing' of being a Jedi. Without that, it don't mean a thing.

Exactly, if you can't do these things, then there's no point.

Exactly, if you can't do these things, then there's no point.

Not even a Jedi can stop endless swarms of battle droids or clone troopers.

Not even a Jedi can stop endless swarms of battle droids or clone troopers.

As long as Koei and LucasArts don't try to milk their dead cows together and come up with "Star Warriors."

:D

As long as Koei and LucasArts don't try to milk their dead cows together and come up with "Star Warriors."

:D

NO...

Where are those droidekas!?

NO...

Where are those droidekas!?

I chucked 'em and replaced them with Zerglings. They work just as well and you don't have to charge them up!

...

Or am I forgetting something...?

I chucked 'em and replaced them with Zerglings. They work just as well and you don't have to charge them up!

Or am I forgetting something...?

From the Terran campaign:

"That's a Zergling, Lester. Smaller kind of Zerg. They wouldn't be out this far unless...oh shit."

"I love you, Sarge!"

Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the rebels' hidden fortress...

From the Terran campaign:

"That's a Zergling, Lester. Smaller kind of Zerg. They wouldn't be out this far unless...oh shit."

"I love you, Sarge!"

Note to self: find better Zergling guards.

Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the rebels' hidden fortress...

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

Note to self: find better Zergling guards.

It could be worse. It could've been hydralisks.

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

:D

My real issue with this site is that it's clearly looking to make money - it has signed up to Google Adwords and it openly asks for donations.

Regardless of the fact that it could not possibly teach anyone to use the Force, and I so wish it existed, it goes against any grain of being a Jedi to use it for profit.

This is merely the dark side of the force at work - hard to see the dark side is.... not in this case.

This is merely the dark side of the force at work - hard to see the dark side is.... not in this case.

Yeah, but if it were the dark side then at least you could learn how to use force lightning.

It could be worse. It could've been hydralisks.

Point.

Another Note To Self: Find Hydralisks.

Search your feelings, you know this rubbish to be true.

If I leave this thread now, help you I could...but I would sacrifice all for wich you have suffered.

*shrugs*

*Leaves thread*

The glowing sword, convincing people these aren't the droids they are looking for, and telekinesis are the 'swing' of being a Jedi. Without that, it don't mean a thing.

You will bring Captain Solo and the wookie to me!

Also, a sandwich.

Turkey, if you have any...

Point.

Another Note To Self: Find Hydralisks.

Yeah, but Queens are still worse. I still shudder at the thought of those damn broodlings destroying my units (not to mention the sheer Alien chestbuster-esque feel of them bursting out of the dead unit).

well... it depends on the size of the pie. after all, Master Yoda lifted a starfighter, so a pie of that size would also be possible. :D

Either that or...

Concentration he can during distractions that are painful.

"Size matters not." Quoted the great teacher (Yoda), "Look at me, judge me by my size do you?"

Now someone should form a Sith Order.

Not just a fantasy anymore, now people can be real Jedis! Thaks to The Temple of the Jedi Force!

And the people who actually think this is great and not just funny really need to get a life

And the people who actually think this is great and not just funny really need to get a life

The real question is if there's a way to use this as an elaborate tax haven.

The real question is if there's a way to use this as an elaborate tax haven.

If you can get it recognized, sure

If you can get it recognized, sure

Well, if the US recognizes Scientology (which is far, far shittier sci-fi than Star Wars), this should be a cake-walk.

"Size matters not." Quoted the great teacher (Yoda), "Look at me, judge me by my size do you?"

True that is, but bigger pie, a larger area it covers yes?
by logic then, the bigger pie similar it is to horseshoes and hand grenades.

in other words, enough it is to be close.

Yeah. It's not my religion, but it's cool as a person who loves sci-fi, especially Star Wars. :cool: :D Sci-Fi is awesome.

yeah, its cool, like this :sniper: and this :mp5:

Now someone should form a Sith Order.

Yeah!!! The Sith Are AWESOME!!! :headbang: :D It's cool. :cool:

Now, if these are "Jedi" (http://templeofthejediforce.org/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18&cid=3)...

Where have their cool robes and lightsabers gone?

yeah, its cool, like this :sniper: and this :mp5:

That is just wierd and you just want to kill someone I Know

I think a Jediist would make a good president.

Or chancellor or something.

blasphemy!