"Jedi" Religion Most Popular Alternative Faith In England 262
Census numbers show that 176,632 people in England and Wales ask themselves, "What would Yoda do?" Although the number of people who list their religion as "Jedi" has dropped by more than 50% in the past 10 years, It remains the most popular "alternative" faith in England. From the article: "The new figures reveal that the lightsabre-wielding disciples are only behind Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism in the popularity stakes, excluding non-religious people and people who did not answer."
Although amusing (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Soooo... (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, and even then, they dropped by 50%.
It's me, or the redaction looks quite Monty Python-esque?
-The most popular religion is Jedi cult.
-Hummm... no; Christianity is.
-Well, the Jedi cult is the most popular after Christianity.
-Hummm... no; Islam is.
-Well, the Jedi cult is the most popular after Christianity and Islam.
-Hummm... no; Hinduism is.
-Well, the Jedi cult is the most popular after Christianity and Islam and Sikhism.
-Hummm... no; Judaism is.
-Well, the Jedi cult is the most popular after Christianity and Islam and Sikhism and Judaism.
-Hummm... no; Buddhism is.
-Well, the Jedi cult is the most popular after Christianity and Islam and Sikhism and Judaism and Buddhism.
-Hummm... yes.
-A-HA!
Re:How many are "Sith"? (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Survey with "Jedi" option available (Score:5, Funny)
emacs? Really? Why not just go full-tween and call yourself a wiccan?
vi will still be here when you've out-grown that phase.
We'll be praying for you.
Re:I for one (Score:5, Funny)
Giant?! Heretic! True believers only believe in the FLYING Spaghetti Monster!
We must engage in battle, for I will not let this blasphemy stand!
Re:I for one (Score:4, Funny)
Re:I for one (Score:5, Funny)
Why can't we just agree that the universe is ruled by some kind of pasta and coexist peacefully.
Re:I for one (Score:5, Funny)
Who invited the Unitarian?
Re:I for one (Score:3, Funny)
Why can't we just agree that the universe is ruled by some kind of pasta and coexist peacefully.
...because, silly twit, the purpose of religion is to start violent arguments and wars.
Anyone violently disagree? Good! You are a true believer...
Well (Score:2, Funny)
Mass murderers, child molesters and republicans also blend in.
Just sayin'
Re:Well (Score:2, Funny)
Why list republicans? They are just a subset of the first two groups...
Jedi is just a renamed Christianity Clone - (Score:4, Funny)
Virgin birth: Check
Holy Ghosts: Check
Passover: Many people Pass Over re-watching Ep 1 due to Jar Jar Binks: Check
fuck Jedi (Score:5, Funny)
I worship gaffer tape. It has a light side and a dark side, just like the Force, and it binds the Galaxy together. Difference being, it's real, tangible, and doesn't require faith because its physicality is a reassuring proof of its ubiquity.
Re:Survey with "Jedi" option available (Score:4, Funny)
...and 4 million who did not put any religion ....
Thank God for that!
Wait. Well, you know what I mean..