The Church of Jedi

Dracula
By Dracula

In the 2001 census, nearly 400,000 people in the UK said that their religion was "jedi." Years later, Star Wars enthusiasts (and brothers) Barney and Daniel Jones decided to make it a reality:

And now Barney and musician Daniel, 21 - or Master Morda Hehol, self-appointed UK "church" leader

Image and video hosting by TinyPic- are getting their new "religion" off the ground.

"It’s serious," said Barney. "We will have teachings based on Yoda - the 900-year-old grand master - as well as readings, essays submitted, meditation and relaxation, visualisation and discuss healthy eating.

"The Jedi religion is about life improvement, inner peace and changing your lifestyle so you have a more fulfilling existence. "It’s based on the films but we have brought things into it because the films are a bit more sci-fi.
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But we have developed on the film’s teachings, introducing teachings we believe the Jedi Knights would seek. We used to watch the films over and over again and it came about from that."
(Mailonline/26.01.2009)

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 20:17
Dracula

Well said, Luke!

Take my sword, now!

By heero_yuy2• 26 Jan 2009 20:15
heero_yuy2

I'm still amazed and much more convinced over the "Use the force". At least it's not just all talk. You really need to use some 'force' in your life.

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 20:06
Dracula

i didnt do it!

and i'll not do it again!

By flanostu• 26 Jan 2009 19:55
flanostu

don't worry man, i got the limo.

i told the driver to make sure you get in the door...glad you did. i thought you were gonna throw up in the car.

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 19:41
Dracula

up to four

down to ground...

sometime, the elevator it's a nice place to sleep!

lmaoooo

PS: who paid the limousine? :P

By flanostu• 26 Jan 2009 19:40
flanostu

drac, you're alive!!!! i got worried after last thurs nite hahaha

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 19:30
Dracula

Welcome Cooppist!

Happy Ozz Day!

By flanostu• 26 Jan 2009 19:26
flanostu

it's about time!!! aliens did create life after all.

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 18:56
Dracula

c'mmon...which one? :P

By ex-expat• 26 Jan 2009 18:42
ex-expat

Do Transylvanians look like Muppets and wield light sabres?

I think not. Yoda is the ancestor of the infamous 'Swiss Family Robinson', and as such he is responsible for some terribly painful songs and at least one ridiculous movie.

He should be punished, not worshipped!

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 18:11
Dracula

Switzerland??

I was thinking about Transilvannya...:)

By Platao36• 26 Jan 2009 18:09
Platao36

Drac/Expat: lol

Only God Can Judge Me

الله فقط يمكنه محاكمتي

I am you and you are me, if you love i love, if you suffer i suffer

أنا أنت, و أنت أنا, إذا أحببت نفسك أحببت نفسي, إذا عانيتَ عانيتُ

By Keith Brown• 26 Jan 2009 18:09
Keith Brown

Why not ,,,, it could catch on ,,,,like Scientology .

By ex-expat• 26 Jan 2009 18:07
ex-expat

Did you know that Yoda's ancestors colonised Switzerland in pre-historic times?

Hence the Swiss national call, 'Yoda Lay Eee Dee'...

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 17:57
Rating: 4/5
Dracula

Here !

By JunX• 26 Jan 2009 17:56
Rating: 5/5
JunX

I prefer Princess Lia..

By tubelight• 26 Jan 2009 17:49
tubelight

Dracula: i find your lack of faith disturbing.

oh where is yoda?

By ex-expat• 26 Jan 2009 17:46
ex-expat

May the farce be with you always...

By Platao36• 26 Jan 2009 17:15
Platao36

Ups, sorry Drac, i don't wanna give them more foolish ideas, ;)

Only God Can Judge Me

الله فقط يمكنه محاكمتي

I am you and you are me, if you love i love, if you suffer i suffer

أنا أنت, و أنت أنا, إذا أحببت نفسك أحببت نفسي, إذا عانيتَ عانيتُ

By britexpat• 26 Jan 2009 17:09
britexpat

Master Dracula.. beware of the dark side. If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will....

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 17:08
Dracula

shhh Platao!

dont give more ideas!

"Grasshopper's church!" :)

By Platao36• 26 Jan 2009 17:05
Platao36

lol drac, Use the Source Grasshopper....Eish, i missed something here, ups, that's "Spaceballs" ;)

Only God Can Judge Me

الله فقط يمكنه محاكمتي

I am you and you are me, if you love i love, if you suffer i suffer

أنا أنت, و أنت أنا, إذا أحببت نفسك أحببت نفسي, إذا عانيتَ عانيتُ

By Dracula• 26 Jan 2009 16:53
Dracula

gosh..gosh...use the force Luke! ....

By Platao36• 26 Jan 2009 16:52
Platao36

yeaps, really sad

Only God Can Judge Me

الله فقط يمكنه محاكمتي

I am you and you are me, if you love i love, if you suffer i suffer

أنا أنت, و أنت أنا, إذا أحببت نفسك أحببت نفسي, إذا عانيتَ عانيتُ

By LEB-XPAT• 26 Jan 2009 16:51
Rating: 5/5
LEB-XPAT

new lost ppl gathering together

or a smart guy trying to win a million dollar in a smart way ;)

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By Platao36• 26 Jan 2009 16:48
Platao36

hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

tssk tssk, how st*pid can someone get? Someone needs to explain those folks that Yoda isn't real. What else will come up next?

Only God Can Judge Me

الله فقط يمكنه محاكمتي

I am you and you are me, if you love i love, if you suffer i suffer

أنا أنت, و أنت أنا, إذا أحببت نفسك أحببت نفسي, إذا عانيتَ عانيتُ

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