Public Doctrine :

Everything in the universe is bound by energy, from the mighty power of the sun down to a tiny grain of sand on a beach. All living creatures share a connection through energy, the universal power which radiates through us all. This phenomenon has always existed, but it was in 1977 after the release of the film "Star Wars" that it was given a name, the force. Since the creation of Star Wars and its subsequent sequels and prequels, people from all over the world have adopted a belief in the force and the films protectors of the faith "The Jedi".

It was through these beliefs that the UK Jedi church was set up. Our aim is to bring all of the world's believers in the force together for the power of good. We will form a community that does not have bias or any type of prejudice. A community that does not reject other religions, but in fact encourages the positive teachings that other religions can bring. It is through positivity that we shall thrive, for that is the light side of the force.

There are two sides to many things in life, Black and white, up and down, good and bad. In eastern philosophy where the life force is known as chi, they represent these opposites through the symbol of yin and yang. In the Jedi faith the force is split into the two halves of the light and the dark side. In a world where good cannot exist without evil and evil without good, Jedi take it upon themselves to keep the balance between the two halves by focusing only on the light side of the force.

In the UK Jedi church we encourage people to take the path of the light side through positive thought, meditation and the controlling of ones will, also through the teachings that the Star Wars series brings us. Although from a fictitious story, the insight and knowledge that this collection of films conveys to us is so very important. It is the basis of the whole Jedi religion. We use the wisdom gathered from all sources in the movies, mostly from the Jedi characters themselves, and especially master Yoda. We then take this information and apply it to modern day living in our society.

Religions base their faith on holy texts such as the bible and the Koran to name only two, but we base our faith on the impartial and highly accessible stories George Lucas has brought to us in both film and book. We obtain this information and rather than creating strict rules to live by we take it as a guide to living a better and more worthwhile life.

In closing we encourage people to watch the films, read the books and enjoy them for what they are, wonderfully entertaining stories. But most of all to take a look at the positive messages expressed within and apply them to your own lives. With guidance we can all attain the title of Jedi and forever live on the light side of the force.

May the force be with you.

Master Jonar Magwy - Church of Jediism