Star Wars Could Spur Dialogue on The Force And Jesus

May Christians be with the Force. That's what Reg Grant, a professor for one of the largest seminaries in the country, hopes to see when "Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith" arrives today in theaters nationwide. The final film in the popular "Star Wars" series, which details the tragic fall of the heroic Anakin Skywalker and his transformation into the wicked Darth Vader, is the most anticipated movie of the year. Creator George Lucas, 61, introduced fans to "Star Wars" in 1977.

Reg Grant, director of arts in media and communications at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) in Dallas, believes Christians should watch "Revenge of the Sith" for several reasons.

"By viewing the movie, we will be able to dialogue with those in our culture who have seen it," Grant, who is also professor of pastoral ministries at DTS, told CharismaNow. "By viewing the film, we will acquaint ourselves with some of the subtleties of our enemy's counterfeit religious systems, and be better equipped to answer questions regarding the differences that exist between George Lucas's view of life and ours as Christians."

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