Star Wars Inspired Spirituality
Hernando Gomez Salinas — September 25, 2007 — Unique
References: jedichurch & theuncoolhunter
The Jedi Church is a pseudo religion that has recently appeared in different countries and is based on Star Wars movies. In 2001 in Australia, more than 70,000 people declared themselves Jedi members. 390,000 citizens in the United Kingdom also said that their religion was Jedi in a 2001 census. This makes the Jedi religion the fourth most expanded religion of the country.
Based on the belief of the existence of a force that binds all the things in the universe, it gives follower's free will to choose between right and wrong; basically, they're on the "Dark side" or the "Light Side."
"The same way the sun existed before men and so it was baptized later on, the Jedi religion exists before the movies of the saga Star Wars gave it the origin," the site explains. There you can buy a membership certificate, find a "Jedi Minister" to attend your wedding, or vote on different topics such as, "Who belongs to the dark side?" and "How the Jedi followers should be dressed."
Based on the belief of the existence of a force that binds all the things in the universe, it gives follower's free will to choose between right and wrong; basically, they're on the "Dark side" or the "Light Side."
"The same way the sun existed before men and so it was baptized later on, the Jedi religion exists before the movies of the saga Star Wars gave it the origin," the site explains. There you can buy a membership certificate, find a "Jedi Minister" to attend your wedding, or vote on different topics such as, "Who belongs to the dark side?" and "How the Jedi followers should be dressed."
Trend Themes
1. Jedi Religion - Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for Star Wars-inspired spirituality.
2. Pseudo Religions - Rise of pseudo religions inspired by popular culture presents an opportunity for businesses to target niche religious communities.
3. Free Will Beliefs - Exploration of belief systems centered around the concept of free will presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the spiritual realm.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment - Film industry can capitalize on the popularity of Star Wars-inspired spirituality by creating content that caters to this niche audience.
2. Event Planning and Weddings - Businesses in event planning industry can tap into the demand for Jedi-themed weddings and ceremonies for Jedi religion followers.
3. E-commerce and Merchandise - E-commerce platforms can offer a wide range of merchandise related to Jedi religion and Star Wars-inspired spirituality to cater to the growing online community.
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