Post by Darth Draconis on Jan 25, 2007 19:34:46 GMT -5
Jedi and Sith
How do the Sith differ from the Jedi? First off the beliefs held by each group are crucial differences. For example, compassion is a very important virtue for most Jedi, but most Sith think of it as a useless aspect of a person's character/personality.
The Sith draw on the power of the Force using emotion in much the same way as a key. Once access to the Force is gained by use of Sith Methods it is utilized almost as a tool.
Jedi allow the Force to flow through them and guide them, which implies that they are controlled, if only partially, by this mystic energy field. I don't believe the Force to have a will, but it does have, shall we say a pattern, a thread for us to follow within its tapestry; that is what many Jedi do, they follow the course that's meant for them.
As Force-sensitive beings we can percieve or feel such paths in the energy, I myself sometimes feel compelled to walk a certain direction because I am meant to if the pattern is to be kept. The Sith are among those who defy these things because to many of us the Force is subservient, controlled, and mastered.
The techniques and methods of using the Force are what separates the Jedi and Sith most, that is what we have come to know as light or dark, the large variety of ways the Force is used.
So in reality we are different, but not past the point of co-existence.
I have noticed how easy it is to surrender to the Force and let it guide you, but I personally prefer to conflict with this.
In the Star Wars universe wise Jedi such as Yoda said that the dark path is the quick, easy, seductive way of life, but I strongly disagree, they are simply different, one is not easier than the other. At different stages of training certain things may be more difficult for Sith than Jedi and the same is true for Jedi.
Here are a few similarities for you to ponder: both need power(Sith desire it while the majority of Jedi don't), both learn and have patience, both are disciplined, both gain wisdom in their studies of the Force, both use the Force(just in different ways), both are students of knowledge, and both meditate. Those are just a few things to think on. Do not think that the short list in this paragraph covers everything. Take what you will from my latest lesson.
How do the Sith differ from the Jedi? First off the beliefs held by each group are crucial differences. For example, compassion is a very important virtue for most Jedi, but most Sith think of it as a useless aspect of a person's character/personality.
The Sith draw on the power of the Force using emotion in much the same way as a key. Once access to the Force is gained by use of Sith Methods it is utilized almost as a tool.
Jedi allow the Force to flow through them and guide them, which implies that they are controlled, if only partially, by this mystic energy field. I don't believe the Force to have a will, but it does have, shall we say a pattern, a thread for us to follow within its tapestry; that is what many Jedi do, they follow the course that's meant for them.
As Force-sensitive beings we can percieve or feel such paths in the energy, I myself sometimes feel compelled to walk a certain direction because I am meant to if the pattern is to be kept. The Sith are among those who defy these things because to many of us the Force is subservient, controlled, and mastered.
The techniques and methods of using the Force are what separates the Jedi and Sith most, that is what we have come to know as light or dark, the large variety of ways the Force is used.
So in reality we are different, but not past the point of co-existence.
I have noticed how easy it is to surrender to the Force and let it guide you, but I personally prefer to conflict with this.
In the Star Wars universe wise Jedi such as Yoda said that the dark path is the quick, easy, seductive way of life, but I strongly disagree, they are simply different, one is not easier than the other. At different stages of training certain things may be more difficult for Sith than Jedi and the same is true for Jedi.
Here are a few similarities for you to ponder: both need power(Sith desire it while the majority of Jedi don't), both learn and have patience, both are disciplined, both gain wisdom in their studies of the Force, both use the Force(just in different ways), both are students of knowledge, and both meditate. Those are just a few things to think on. Do not think that the short list in this paragraph covers everything. Take what you will from my latest lesson.