Sithism

Akkarin wrote: Seems a little odd to come to a Jedi website to learn about the Sith

If he didn't know about other parts of the community, there's not many other places he could ask, really. And I have heard about the old Sith section of the Temple.

The Force Academy's Dark and Shadow Aspects have some Sith, aye, and some Krath, too. Personally I'm Sith, but more focusing on Dark Force Realist right now at the temple.

There's always the Order of the Sith Lords , too.

Williamkaede wrote:

Akkarin wrote: Seems a little odd to come to a Jedi website to learn about the Sith

If he didn't know about other parts of the community, there's not many other places he could ask, really. And I have heard about the old Sith section of the Temple.

There's a reason that it's the "old" section, and there was a reason for removing it. I see no reason why a Jedi temple should help train new members in totally different, even opposing, philosophies. That would be like the Catholic church practicing Islam. We are open to many ideas, and to embracing them, but if TotJO is just a stepping stone to Sithism for you, then you're in the wrong place.

That's a very concrete view of the path.

I find this sort of absolute view ironic because we did recently spend almost 40 pages of discussion in the "light or shadow" thread over the relative freedom TOTJO gives in pursuing the path.

This "your in the wrong place" seems to imply that the path is not as vague as and open as it was made out to be in those previous discussions... Apparently you are free to follow the jedi way as you see fit, as long as your not curious about the sith?

If I may interject...

I'd just like to point out that we don't know why Sanjay12 wants to look into Sithism...

Most people seem to be assuming that he is interested in following the Sith path and a few have responded in a slightly accusatory manner because they have made that assumption.

But may I remind you that our old rites are now called special interest groups, partly because people might have an interest in knowing more about something else without necessarily wanting to be a part of it

For instance, I am a member of the Abrahamic (Christian) SIG because I am Christian - but there could be non-Christians who are members of the Christian SIG simply because they are interested in it from an intellectual standpoint...

This is literally, exactly want i meant !
I am just curious of them and they traits, i dont not wish to follow the path of darkness
I am on the path to the light

Andy Spalding wrote: That's a very concrete view of the path.

I find this sort of absolute view ironic because we did recently spend almost 40 pages of discussion in the "light or shadow" thread over the relative freedom TOTJO gives in pursuing the path.

This "your in the wrong place" seems to imply that the path is not as vague as and open as it was made out to be in those previous discussions... Apparently you are free to follow the jedi way as you see fit, as long as your not curious about the sith?

We do have curiosity about the Sith, or rather some do, but, we lack, people to educate them...

Our one advisor we rcommend is very quiet and responds only Occasionally...

Most, who call themselves Sith, cannot tolerate us here, and leave on their own...

Williamkaede is one of a few who have come here and stuck around... Most, find it uncomfortable, and leave... Someone I enjoyed talking to very much left because we were to tolerant...

Of course, we dont have much to offer on Christian studies really either... Pagan we have...

This is a Jedi site, wanna learn about it as we understand it? By all means join and jump in...

But, you want to learn about the Sith, Christ, Buddha, Santanism?

You prolly need to join one of their sites and see what they have to say...

I am curious about the Sith order and it's true meaning. I know many people when they talk of the sith say its all dark and very gothic to put in a lightened context. But as for their true teachings I would love to find out more. I will have to do some research and post my findings.

Sithism and jedism and not much different
one acquires balance and reasoning
Whereas the other harnesses power to create balance
They both what the same things, they acquire it in different ways
Sithism is a great thing to study, i to am beginning to study this, i will let you know of my findings, perhaps we can study sithism with each other and support each others findings etc
Good luck on your research

Jestor wrote: This is a Jedi site, wanna learn about it as we understand it? By all means join and jump in...

But, you want to learn about the Sith, Christ, Buddha, Santanism?

You prolly need to join one of their sites and see what they have to say...

That's the point I'm making

If you want to learn about Christianity itself then I would say "Go to a Christian discussion group"

If you want to learn about a Jedi view on Christianity? Then yeah sure, we can do that

If you want to share something with us about your thoughts on Chrstianity then I'm up for listening to your lecture or reading your post etc

If you want an opinion about something then we can give it. But education or training? That is better given from those that are best qualified to give it

Andy Spalding wrote: That's a very concrete view of the path.

I find this sort of absolute view ironic because we did recently spend almost 40 pages of discussion in the "light or shadow" thread over the relative freedom TOTJO gives in pursuing the path.

This "your in the wrong place" seems to imply that the path is not as vague as and open as it was made out to be in those previous discussions... Apparently you are free to follow the jedi way as you see fit, as long as your not curious about the sith?

I don't believe in absolutes. But the Jedi and Sith beliefs are, in essence, opposites. Fostering some kind of Sith training here is what led to a lot of the fights and "schisms" of TotJO's early years. I support an introductory topic on the Sith, but nothing more. The Jedi path, while variable and diverse, is a concrete one, and while you're on it, you should adhere to it's precepts. It is a syncretistic faith, but that does not mean that it engulfs EVERY faith, least of all its antithesis.