"We are keepers of the peace, not soldiers."

-Jedi Master Mace Windu in Star Wars Episode II

In Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace, there is a council of wise beings who instruct and guide the Jedi Knights; guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.

council


Twelve members serve on the Jedi Council, each diverse individual being having their own unique insight and wisdom about the Force.

yoda


Some of the members are elders like Yoda and have a much deeper understanding of the cosmos as well as a higher Midi-Chlorian count than the others. Regardless of their diversity, the Jedi Council is at one in purpose; to obey the will of the living Force.

Star Wars is a good example of art imitating life. Like the Star Wars universe, humanity struggles with its darker side. An uneasy balance exists between these two conflicting polarities. Life is under a constant threat, not by the Death Star but by nuclear weapons.

destruction

Rather than Darth Vader, Lord Maul and The Emperor, we are haunted by the inhumanity of those who terrorize and cause great suffering to millions of people.

evil

Even with so much blind hate and injustice in the world, there still remains great reason for hope. There have been and are still today, Jedi Masters; guardians of peace and justice. They work tirelessly against overwhelming odds.

Every person in our world that struggles to become a...


Justly Evolving and Developing Individual,1.


...should have their own Jedi Master like Yoda, helping to train and prepare them for future difficulties that will test their relationship with the Force. Such guidance would help keep one from going down the wrong path and turning into...

Suffering Individuals Through Hate.2.

 

1. and 2. J.E.D.I. and S.I.T.H.acronyms are coined by Jon Snodgrass. He is the author of Peace Knights: Astronauts of the Soul Wisdom and Myth in Science Fiction Film. He is also professor of sociology at California State University in Los Angeles where he has been teaching for the past 30 years.