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Faith In A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars As Religion, Darryl B. Hunter Ii
Faith In A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars As Religion, Darryl B. Hunter Ii
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Within the past three decades, Star Wars has become nothing short of a household name. The millions of dollars gained from the films and various products, as well as the enjoyment and enthusiasm generated among fans, shows that Star Wars' value and significance in the realm of entertainment is substantial.
In addition to this value, there are also many religious and mythological elements that are embedded within each of the movies. However, these elements do not carry the same prominence or interest that the plotline has with the audience. In an interview, Lucas stated that it was not his intent …