Editing Jediism

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! colspan="2" | Jediism
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! Family
| Modern / Fiction-based or popular-culture-inspired religion
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! Origin region
| Internet-based communities influenced by Star Wars
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! Founding period
| Late 20th and 21st centuries CE
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! Estimated adherents
| Unknown; census responses and online organizations exist, but many identifications are symbolic or humorous.
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'''Jediism''' is a modern movement and philosophy inspired by the Jedi of Star Wars, often centered on discipline, service, mindfulness, ethics, and belief in or symbolic interpretation of the Force.

== Overview ==

Jediism developed through online communities, popular culture, and census phenomena. Some participants treat it as a sincere religious or spiritual path, while others treat Jedi identity humorously or culturally. Modern Jedi groups often stress ethical discipline, self-knowledge, service, meditation, and the Force understood in diverse ways. Neutral documentation should distinguish real-world Jediism from fictional Jedi religion in Star Wars stories.

== Key beliefs ==

* The Force may be understood spiritually, symbolically, pantheistically, or ethically
* Personal discipline, mindfulness, and self-control are central virtues
* Service, compassion, and responsibility are often emphasized
* Popular culture can inspire sincere spiritual practice
* There is no single universal Jedi church or creed

== Practices ==

* Meditation and mindfulness
* Study of Jedi codes or teachings
* Service and ethical training
* Online discussion and mentorship
* Personal vows or initiatory study in some organizations

== Places of worship ==

* Online temples or forums
* Private meditation space
* Study group
* Community service setting

== Sacred texts ==

* Jedi codes and doctrines from real-world groups
* Star Wars source material as inspiration
* Modern Jedi essays and training documents
* Comparative philosophy and religious texts

== Holidays and observances ==

* May the Fourth in some communities
* Personal training milestones
* Community-defined observances
* No universal liturgical calendar

== Branches and related traditions ==

* [[Matrixism]] - Another modern fiction-influenced religion.
* [[New Religious Movements]] - A broad category for modern religious innovation.
* [[Unaffiliated and Secular Worldviews]] - Some Jedi identify philosophically rather than religiously.

== See also ==

* [[Religion]]
* [[Theology]]
* [[Philosophy of religion]]
* [[New Religious Movements]]
* [[Unaffiliated and Secular Worldviews]]
* [[Technotheism]]

[[Category:Religions]]
[[Category:New Religious Movements]]
[[Category:Fiction-based religions]]