Abstract
Jediism has been described as a pop culture religion based mostly on the fandom of Star Wars. In Czech Republic however it plays a much significant role and continues to grow. What is it to live as a Jedi or Sith in Czech Republic? How do Jedi groups use public spaces and what role do they play in them? How do regular people see them when they carry their light-sabers in public? Data based on digital-ethnography and researche in Czech Jedi communities provides insights.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2023 Special Focus—Religion in the Public Sphere: From the Ancient Years to the Post-Modern Era
KEYWORDS
Jediism, Popculture religions, Public spaces
