Beginning Sith Philosophy, Friday

[unusual_sith]

"Today has us halfway through the code," Lana announced, smiling. On the board was written: Through strength I gain power.

"This one's a bit more concrete than we started with," she pointed out. "The strong gain power. It could be power in the Force, power in the government, power over yourself. So, let's discuss: is it true that the strong gain more power? What sort of strength should you start with, and what sort of power does it lead to? Is it something you should aim for?"

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[unusual_sith]

"More or less," Lana agreed. "Submitting to the Force and doing its bidding is a more Jedi outlook, whereas the Sith see our power as coming from our ability to use the Force, and less as the Force having any sort of will of its own.

"So does your strength come from God in that you were born with it and he determined what you would get, or do you channel his strength?"

Re: Class activity

[outofthequiver]

Libby took a moment to write that down, about the difference in the outlooks on the Force as a source of power. She wanted to think on that one a little further before she said anything more about it.

The questions, though, were much easier. "Oh, you're definitely born with it, although sometimes, you have to cultivate it, practice and be mindful of your strengths, just like how you're not born with strong muscles, you have to work for them. And....I guess praying is a bit like channeling that power, too. I know I always feel stronger after I've prayed."

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[unusual_sith]

"Is prayer a bit like meditation?" Lana asked. "Meditation is how I'd calm my mind and reach for the Force if I wanted a deeper connection."