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“From a very young age I felt an almost spiritual connection to Star Wars. It was only years later that I think I worked out why.
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The story is as ancient as humanity - villains and hero's... and who borrows from who and who owns what is egocentric - and what does it matter that many christians like the religious aspects of Star Wars movies or not?

Agreed. It is a recurring theme. I don't think people would like the story as much if there wasn't really a villain and hero.

On another note, I also notice that every religion tries to explain the origin of evil. In Christianity, it's the Original Sin of Adam and Eve. In Eastern religions it is misidentifying your true self. In Star Wars, it's the Dark Side (might have oversimplified that). Then there's a redemption path to it.
 
Not quite. You are living in the world so you can't separate from it fully
I’m in this world but I’m not part of this world. I may have to interact with nonbelievers but I do not have to agree with or participate in their actions. This world is not my home. I’m just passing through.
Jesus ate with non-believers. He also paid taxes. :)
Yes, however Jesus did not participate in their sins nor approve of their sins. Jesus specifically said He was not of this world (John 8:23). Jesus also said His followers are not of this world (John 17:16). I have no problem interacting with nonbelievers. I just don’t follow their lifestyles.

Therefore, Mr. Grime’s assertion that Christians should not separate from the world, is unbiblical.
 
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Yes, however Jesus did not participate in their sins nor approve of their sins. Jesus specifically said He was not of this world (John 8:23). Jesus also said His followers are not of this world (John 17:16). I have no problem interacting with nonbelievers. I just don’t follow their lifestyles.

Therefore, Mr. Grime’s assertion that Christians should not separate from the world, is unbiblical.
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Here's what Mr. Grimes said...
“One of God’s subtle, spy-like elements about Him is He allows truth to be in the world and not come from explicitly Christian sources, so that we as Christians have to go and be in the world and not be separate from it.”
- CBN

Where you say, "I just don't follow their lifestyles" I believe is too restrictive. I've heard of Christians that have kept themselves from a lot of harmless and fun things because of that thinking, like not celebrating Halloween, not going to movies, etc. Isn't that living like the Amish?

I don't see where the Bible requires that level of separation. Sure, don't sin, but there are so many non-Christian areas of life in the world that are not sin.
 
Where you say, "I just don't follow their lifestyles" I believe is too restrictive. I've heard of Christians that have kept themselves from a lot of harmless and fun things because of that thinking, like not celebrating Halloween, not going to movies, etc. Isn't that living like the Amish?

I don't see where the Bible requires that level of separation. Sure, don't sin, but there are so many non-Christian areas of life in the world that are not sin.
Oh, I enjoy the life God has given me. I shoot pistol matches almost every weekend. Most of the people I shoot with are not believers. But when the match is over I don’t go the restaurant with them because I know they will be drinking. I don’t want to be in that environment. I enjoy movies that aren’t filthy. I celebrate Christmas and other holidays. I hold very conservative views about life and don't go along with society’s values. I reject values that do not align with Biblical principles. So while I am in this world, I am still not part of this world.
 
Jesus ate with non-believers. He also paid taxes. :)
Jesus was all about standing in solidarity with outcasts — the good Samaritan, the “sinful” woman [whose name is never given], the tax collector who hid in a tree because he was short and wanted to see Jesus [I think this was in Luke], and more!

In fact, the whole story of Jesus can be criticized as, Hey, you’re neglecting the boring middle classes, I’m sorry but you are! And we’re struggling to make a living, too. Just saying. :)
 
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Jesus was all about standing in solidarity with outcasts
This statement is not true. Jesus loved the outcasts and He invited them to come to Him. Jesus in no way stood in solidarity with sinners. His invitation to outcasts was to follow Him.
In fact, the whole story of Jesus can be criticized as, Hey, you’re neglecting the boring middle classes who are struggling to making a living, too.
This too is false. Jesus did not neglect anyone. He ministered to everyone without respect of person.
 
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My favorite part of the original Star Wars movie — spoiler alert! — is . . .

Luke gets involved in the attack on the Death Star. Of course he does, it wouldn’t be a story if he didn’t! Luke takes two passes at the critical spot and misses both times. As he’s approaching the third time, he hears the voice of Obi-Wan, ‘Luke, trust the Force. Trust the Force.’ And Luke takes a big chance and turns off his targeting computer.
 
Luke gets involved in the attack on the Death Star. Of course he does, it wouldn’t be a story if he didn’t! Luke takes two passes at the critical spot and misses both times. As he’s approaching the third time, he hears the voice of Obi-Wan, ‘Luke, trust the Force. Trust the Force.’ And Luke takes a big chance and turns off his targeting computer.
And this relates to what portion of scripture?

I believe the correct phrase was “Use the force Luke.”
 
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