As people flock to see the latest episode of Star Wars, The Force Awakens, churches are hosting Star Wars-themed Christmas services, making Star Wars-themed videos and dressing up as Star Wars characters. This is a good example of what the church was born to do: take what is culturally relevant and use it to talk about Jesus. All Hallows Church in London is led by self-professed Star Wars geek Rev Cris Rogers. It is home to a Jedi training school and has a monthly Star Wars-themed family service. He says, ‘The rebel alliance fought against the empire, and kids are asked how - as Christians – we can live in the world and challenge it.’ However ‘the force’ is not a good analogy because the Holy Spirit is a person, not a strange cosmic thing.
Using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Written by Linda Digby 18 Dec 2015Additional Info
- Pray: for this creative approach to cause people to consider the message of the gospel seriously. (Jn.14:26)
- More: www.christiantoday.com/article/pop.cultural.appropriation.how.the.church.is.using.star.wars.to.spread.the.gospel/73800.htm