Is Jedi (or Jediism) a Religion?
While there are those that believe and view Jedi as a religion, it is not. Religion is defined as; “a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs”. (www.dictionary.com) This has not stopped the major misconception however. Many view Jediism as a religious alternative to other faiths. The Jedi Path teaches Jedi Philosophy as a way of life, not a religion. It is a belief, a philosophy that can flow with other religions out there. Thus not restricting itself or denying anyone based off religious beliefs. There are Jedi who are Christian, Buddhist, Atheist, Catholic, Muslim, etc.
