Knight of the Jedi Order?

Fox News Channel ^ | June 30, 2005 | Brit Hume-Political Grapvine

[Tamar1973]

And in England, newly elected legislator Jamie Reed has declared himself Parliament's first Jedi Knight. Reed devoted his maiden speech to defending an anti-religious hatred bill, saying the law would protect fellow believers in the "Star Wars" faith.

[Tamar1973]

Do you think George Lucas will go forth in the tradition of L.Ron Hubbard and actually make a "religion" out of his jedi story?!

[evolved_rage]

Time for a blanket party. I figure a family sized Dial should smack well.

[tiamat]

There are some people who have actually tried that. Usually West Coast people.

And there is at least one bunch in Washington State that holds classes in speaking Klingon.


Light-sabre Ping!

[news blogger]

BBC Question time takes on a whole new meaning!

[Stonewall Jackson]

I remember reading a few years ago that there were over nine thousand people who listed Jedi as their religion on a survey.

[najida]

Oh my!

[Tamar1973]

I remember reading a few years ago that there were over nine thousand people who listed Jedi as their religion on a survey.

I know there was a campaign in Australia during their last census to have people declare themselves as Jedi under the religion category. I simply thought it was limited to writing the word Jedi on a piece of paper. I don't know that it ever got more involved than that.

[Tamar1973]

Can the Sith be next?

[Minnesocold]

[news blogger]

The Sith Lord is coming to America on a speaking tour.

[Asphalt]

[Hi Heels]

Ever been to a Sci Fi convention or a Trek Party? There already IS a religion.

About as worthy as Hubbards, too.

[Stonewall Jackson]

Nope, there were over nine thousand people who put Jedi down as their religion. Whether they did it as a joke is another question.

[Sonny M]

I'm down with the sith.

Screw the jedi.

Bunch of hippie commies.

[Dawsonville_Doc]

Try 70,000...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2218456.stm

I'd rather see 70,000 Jedi's than 70,000 Islamic fundamentalists...

[Chode]

are those two dumb asses in england still alive that tried dueling with flourecent light tubes filled with lit lighter fluid and set themselves on fire???

[Stat-boy]

“Do you think George Lucas will go forth in the tradition of L.Ron Hubbard and actually make a "religion" out of his jedi story?!”

Well, if that religion could come up with a true, working lightsaber (one a laser that can cut through any metal and makes cool sounds when swung), it may have a large following!

[King Prout]

you ain't wrong.

[King Prout]

2fer: UK and Jedi ping

[King Prout]

if this ain't friday silliness, I dunno what qualifies.