Episode 187: Exploring Macro Themes – Faith & Spirituality In Star Wars

On this weeks episode, Beks, Devin, Eve and Gina sit and talk about all the latest goings-on in our favorite galaxy far far away! From a Marvel prequel mini-series comic coming for Jedi: Fallen Order, new vintage games debuting shortly (exciting!) and Alphabet Squadron pilots back stories to episode IX being edited on the fly, it was a good week for the Star Wars newsroom! The team continues our macro series this week also, by taking a closer look – and sharing personal journeys – about faith and spirituality! You won’t want to miss this episode…

On this weeks episode, Beks, Devin, Eve and Gina sit and talk about all the latest goings-on in our favorite galaxy far far away! From a Marvel prequel mini-series comic coming for Jedi: Fallen Order, new vintage games debuting shortly (exciting!) and Alphabet Squadron pilots back stories to episode IX being edited on the fly, it was a good week for the Star Wars newsroom! The team continues our macro series this week also, by taking a closer look – and sharing personal journeys – about faith and spirituality! You won’t want to miss this episode…

News Stories For the Week:

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Getting Comic Prequel Series

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Players Can't Dismember Humanoids

Replica 'Star Wars' Arcade1Up Machine Revives Classic X-Wing Controller

Meet the New Star Wars Pilots Starring in Alphabet Squadron

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Had to Be Edited on Set Because of the Tight Schedule

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Editor on The Big On-Set Change Abrams Made

Closer Look: Exploring Macros Themes: Faith & Spirituality In Star Wars

How might the theme of FAITH & SPIRITUALITY be portrayed in Episode IX?

Let’s first talk a little bit about the definition of “theme”

Faith vs. religion vs. spirituality

Let’s talk a bit about FAITH & SPIRITUALITY  - beyond Star Wars - what makes this so compelling?

To what extent is FAITH & SPIRITUALITY    based on POV?

Regarding Star Wars so far…

What are some of the most compelling examples of FAITH & SPIRITUALITY  within Star Wars?

Why is this compelling?

How does this particular instance of FAITH & SPIRITUALITY  impact the saga as a whole? How might the saga be different without this instance?

Where might we see this theme play out in Episode IX?

How might this impact the ST storyline?

How might this impact all of the films to this point?

Resources:

The spiritual message hidden in 'Star Wars'

The Last Jedi’s Message of Spirituality Over Religion Is A Much-Needed Shift In the Star Wars Saga

How “Star Wars” teaches spirituality

May the Fourth be with you: Faith, the Force and the spirituality of Star Wars

Space Buddhism: The Adoption of Buddhist Motifs in Star Wars

Jedi Jesus: Revealing Christian Themes in Star Wars

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