Why Star Wars is BUDDHIST and Jesus is like a SITH

Summary

In this video, the speaker compares the philosophical worldviews of Star Wars, Christianity, and Buddhism. The Jedi's focus on detachment and balance is likened to Eastern philosophies like Buddhism, which emphasize avoiding desires and achieving Nirvana. In contrast, Christianity promotes victory over evil, with an emphasis on desire for a better world and faith in resurrection. The speaker argues that the Sith's embrace of passion and action aligns more with Christian values. The video also critiques the Jedi's approach to death and love, comparing it to Biblical teachings of triumph over death and the importance of relationships.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Jedi philosophy in Star Wars is more aligned with Eastern religions like Buddhism, focusing on detachment, serenity, and balance.
• 😀 Christianity teaches a dualistic triumph of good over evil, in contrast to the Jedi belief in balance without a clear division between good and evil.
• 😀 The concept of life after death in Star Wars and Buddhism involves detachment and an impersonal state, unlike Christianity's belief in bodily resurrection and eternal life.
• 😀 Buddhism encourages detachment from desires to escape suffering, which is seen as similar to Jedi teachings, but is contrary to Christian teachings that encourage rightly oriented desires for the betterment of the world.
• 😀 The Jedi's prohibition of attachments, such as romantic relationships, is compared to Buddhist principles but criticized from a Christian perspective, which values love and relationships.
• 😀 The Sith, often seen as evil in Star Wars, are philosophically more aligned with Christianity because they emphasize passion, strength, and victory in contrast to the Jedi’s detachment.
• 😀 Jesus is portrayed as a figure of absolute truth and moral decisiveness, drawing a parallel with the Sith's belief in absolutes, as opposed to the Jedi's focus on neutrality.
• 😀 The Jedi's acceptance of death as a natural part of life is critiqued, with Christianity's view that death is an enemy to be defeated, demonstrated by Jesus’ resurrection and eventual victory over death.
• 😀 The tragic narrative of Darth Plagueis in Star Wars is compared to the Bible’s account of Jesus, who also faced mockery for 'saving others but not himself' before achieving victory over death.
• 😀 The speaker argues that the Star Wars worldview, including Jedi teachings, does not align with Christianity’s call to engage actively in the world and resist evil, with an emphasis on working towards a better world.

Q & A

What is the main philosophical difference between the Jedi and Christianity according to the transcript?

The main philosophical difference is that the Jedi, influenced by Eastern religions like Buddhism, emphasize detachment, balance, and serenity, whereas Christianity teaches active engagement with the world, striving to improve it, and aligning desires with God's will.

How does the concept of death differ between Star Wars, Buddhism, and Christianity?

In Star Wars and Buddhism, death is viewed as a natural and impersonal process leading to detachment or merging with the universe. Christianity, however, teaches that death is not the intended state, but rather the defeat of death through resurrection, with the promise of eternal life and the restoration of the physical world.

Why does the speaker compare Jesus to a Sith?

The speaker compares Jesus to a Sith because Jesus, like the Sith, makes absolute statements, such as 'he that is not with me is against me.' This contrasts with the Jedi philosophy of neutrality and balance, which does not embrace absolutes.

What is the view on desire in Buddhism and how does it compare to Christianity?

Buddhism teaches that desire is the root of suffering, so it should be eliminated to achieve peace. Christianity, on the other hand, teaches that desires are not inherently bad but must be rightly oriented towards God's will, with the aim of pursuing good desires like love and justice.

How does Anakin's fall to the dark side reflect the differences between Jedi and Christian beliefs about attachment?

Anakin falls to the dark side because the Jedi forbid attachments, particularly his love for others, which ultimately leads him to seek power in the Sith to save those he loves. Christianity, by contrast, does not discourage attachments but teaches that love and sacrifice are central to faith, and that desires should be aligned with God's plan.

What role does passion play in the Sith philosophy compared to Christian philosophy?

The Sith embrace passion, strength, and power, but in a self-serving way. Christianity acknowledges the value of passion and strength but directs them towards Christ and the greater good, viewing them as virtuous when they align with God's will.

What is the key theological difference between the resurrection in Christianity and the Force in Star Wars?

Christianity teaches a literal resurrection of the dead and a new physical existence in a perfected world, while in Star Wars, the Force represents an impersonal energy field, and death leads to merging with the Force rather than resurrection or eternal life.

What does the speaker mean when they say that the Jedi's view of death and detachment mirrors Buddhist philosophy?

The speaker suggests that the Jedi philosophy, which promotes detachment from the world and an acceptance of death as a natural process, closely mirrors Buddhism's focus on renunciation of attachment and acceptance of life's impermanence.

How does the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise relate to the Christian narrative of Jesus' death?

The tragedy of Darth Plagueis, who could save others from death but not himself, parallels the Christian story of Jesus' crucifixion. Both involve a figure who seemingly fails to save themselves, but ultimately, Jesus' death is seen as a triumph over death, offering hope for resurrection, unlike the tragic end of Darth Plagueis.

How does the speaker feel about the Jedi’s approach to mourning and death?

The speaker criticizes the Jedi’s approach to mourning and death, particularly Master Yoda's advice to 'rejoice for those who transform into the Force' and not to mourn them. The speaker contrasts this with Christianity, where mourning is natural and Jesus wept over the death of Lazarus, showing that grief is a valid emotional response.