War on Stars

The things one discovers when topics are explored, and ordinary things are turned around so as to show a hidden side you had never even thought of, is a very curious and interesting thing. Art has in itself encoded so many different points of views, and while sometimes there are undoubtedly some that appear to have no real importantly critical points, they always have some type. I think this because art is a form of expression and in it, one's morals, values, ideologies, analysis of topics, and dislikes, are all very well reflected.

Although I had never watched all the Star Wars movies, or in fact, have ever even watched on entire movie of it, I feel as if I should have noticed the connection of religion to it, or at least should have formed some kind of idea concerning its message. It worries me that such things can pass by unnoticed and yet be so present, so as to seem so obvious when it is realized. 


Out of all movies, Star Wars was definitely not a movie that I expected to watch in History class to explore and get our first glimpse into what this new theme on Religion and it's effects on us throughout history has to offer. I was extremely surprised at the realization of the message in the movie, relating religion and mixing different views we have now, both monotheism and polytheism views.

The realization that Star Wars caused me made me want to further explore everyday media and the way such topics as religion are represented in it, and presented to us. I suppose that most of these representations of religion, must be either minimal, or extremely well designed so as to be able to avoid hurt feelings, accusations concerning religious freedom, and etc. I wonder if such media also has on effect on the way we view religion, therefore also affecting the way in which we think and make decisions? 
Religion is mostly difficult for one to understand which is why it is hard to describe. Even for the religious, religion is a uneasy target to explore because no one has any concrete idea as to where or hoe the idea of it originated but the effects it has been very impacting to all, even now.