Reply to Ben Nobody...

Posted here: http://www.templeofthejediorder.org/forum/General-Discussions/73685-Leaving-the-Nest#74219

We never met Angelus but I've been on enough websites to know that most people do not even take the time to say goodbye. It tells me that you are a responsible young man and I like the fact that you finish things well. We should all learn from your example.

(1)If I was a senior member of this Jedi site, this thread would raise alarms. (2)How many other members are disastisfied? (3)It might be a good time to take a look inside this organisation and start asking serious questions. (4)What do members like of this Jedi site and what don't they like? What would most members liked changed? (5)Is this a religion or a philosophical debate forum? (6)How does Joseph Campbell tie in to Jediism? (7)Is it necessary to watch 6 hours of Joseph Campbell video to become a Jedi? (Can we change the current training program? (9)Is the master student relationship really working?

(10)I might be new to this website but I'm not new to Jediism. When I take a look around the internet, there aren't many Jedi sites left opened. If we don't start asking the hard questions now, perhaps this website is the next thing to go?

But what do I know? I'm just a crazy old hermit.

Hello Ben...

Welcome to TOTJO...

In order,

1. we are always concerned, and do what we can to keep members, thanks for noticing...
2. Impossible to tell...
3. we are constantly receiving input from fine members like yourself pointing out where we might improve.. Thank you as well...
4. Check this thread out :http://www.templeofthejediorder.org/forum/General-Discussions/54685-This-is-YOUR-Temple
5. We state on our front page we are a church... Maybe give it the once over again... And, since Churches talk about the possible afterlife, and life itself, would that not be philisophical as well?
6. Well, how does anything?
7. No, simply fill out an application, and the Oath, and you are a Jedi by TOTJO standards, easy, huh? However to be a Knight by our standards, the Campbell lessons are necessary...
8. We are in constant state of flux about our training and it is always growing... It is always under review...
9. Well, we tried the Apprentice/Hamster relationship, but, there were some communication problems...
10. Please, wait till you have read a few posts and learned your way around before you start questioning your hosts... Would you like it if I came to your house and told you how to rearrange your furniture, and ask you if you were really attached to that dog, or if we could get you one more suited?

We are definitely not above being criticized, but usually, people take the time to get to know us before questioning everything we do...

But, good points, and, if I have not answered sufficiently, Im sure others will answer as well...

I say this with a smile...:lol:

See, you dont know me, but it might come off kinda rude... But, I promise I am not...

I am smiling, and trying to be silly to make light of what you have said...:laugh:

So, as I always say, good luck, and please, enjoy your journey...

The temple has been open for over 6 years now, and just looking at the activity I'd say we're not going away. Someone was knighted two days ago. Someone was knighted today. And tomorrow, we have a gathering...

Jestor Quote: Please, wait till you have read a few posts and learned your way around before you start questioning your hosts... Would you like it if I came to your house and told you how to rearrange your furniture, and ask you if you were really attached to that dog, or if we could get you one more suited?

Hi Jestor,

First of all I'd like to thank you for your detailed answer. In all honesty it is very thorough and impressive. I would like to apologize if I came accross as wanting to rearrange all the furniture as you so eloquently put it. Point well taken.

My sincere intention was to be helpful.
I did enjoy your answers though.

Peace my friend.