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In this compact volume co-authored by Norman L. Geisler and J. Yutaka Amano, the authors explore the religious dimensions of Star Wars, using the film to illuminate the key components of Christianity. Religion of the Force engages Star Wars on its own merits to illustrate the similarities between Christianity and the Force of Star Wars.
The Christian gospel is one of grace; the gospel of Star Wars is one of works. According to Lucas, man can save himself. According to Luke, “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost” (Luke 19:10). In Star Wars salvation is by self-effort. In the Bible salvation is by divine deliverance. The message of Star Wars is salvation by manipulating a natural power. The message of Christianity is salvation by appropriating a supernatural Person. The two “gospels” are worlds apart. All
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