Why following the Jedi faith makes perfect census In a galaxy much too close for comfort, dark figures are preparing to attack. Tim Ferguson hopes The Force may be with you. The universe is a living entity where all things have a connection and affinity with each other. Following a path of peace, altruism, devotion and moderation is good. Giving yourself over to violence, genocide and hatred is evil.
Peaceful cohabitation is better than totalitarianism.
Sublimating ourselves to the higher power of universal love is the path to true happiness. No, they are the sentiments of the Jedi faith as outlined in the Star Wars saga. If the recent New Zealand census results are any guide, thousands of Australians will follow the suggestion of a widely distributed email to list Jedi as their religion on their census forms. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has chucked a wobbly at the prospect, threatening fines and prosecution for those who dare to raise their light sabres in defiance of the coming information bonanza. Bollocks to them.