As far back as we know humans have always believed in some sort of supernatural being or had a role model that they modeled their behavior after. Predominately it has been some form of a god or deity that controls us one way or another. Setting up a code or various rules for us to live by. These rules were notoriously given to the most holy of that particular god's followers, in were he/she distributed the rules out, chose the others to lead, and handed out the punishments. In early civilizations the gods handed out the punishments themselves, usually in some form of sickness or natural disaster.

The ancient tribes as well as the inhabitants of Northern America had their beliefs in the Earth and the environments that surrounded them. These gods were enhanced as time progressed, like the gods and goddess's of the Egyptians, Toltec's, Greeks, Romans, Gauls, and all they way across the planet. The East had their version's as well, but were greatly suppressed by the rulers of the regions.

As we progress through history the Judaic tribes developed the version of the one god. Through centuries of warfare, murder, and genocide this became the predominate belief to all but a few. Now people always had wars over religion, supposedly started by the gods themselves. The Greek Trojan war. The Great Persian Empire march across the known lands. The Egyptians and Romans both destroying most and converting those that did not believe. Usually by sword or lance point, which seems to be the preferred method of conversion by any god. Then the prophets (or should I say profits) came into the picture to completely eradicate the notions of the heretics and pagans. Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad, almost every modern religion has their story about the saviour, but in general most everyone has the one god concept.

As new worlds were discovered Christianity in particular was spread. To the "Indians", the Incans, and the rest of the America's. Most of the time by sword point just as was the other heretics previously. Even the Cathers who believe in the one god were mercilessly hunted down and killed, just as the heretic Muslims of the Middle East were. All sides seem to be justified to kill in "their gods name" to spread the message.

Now we have in our time, the "cultured and civilized" peoples of the Earth relative peace between the religions. I say relative in a very loose term. Now that in most places especially in United States different forms of religion are popping up. Pagan, agnostic, so many different forms of Christianity, Muslim, Hindu, Buddist, Science, Scientology, Star Wars. Yes, I said Star Wars. The force, the way of the Jedi, the Sith. If we can have Satanist's yes there are followers of the Sith. We have the Gospels according to Lucas now. An that's not all, Star Trek has a major following. Many other movie and television science fiction shows are developing religious followings. People are getting married in uniform, following the creeds, codes, and characters just as they follow other religions. Jedi is now an official religion. Parents are complaining and blogging I may add about how their children are following these kooky cults. Could be worse, they could follow the Branch Davidians I guess. This is becoming a very quickly growing culture. Conventions, groups, churches and services are growing rapidly everywhere. To me this is not such a bad thing. I prefer a "radical Jedi" over a radical christian or Muslim any day. I've not been attacked or harassed by any of the Jedi cult.

To those who know me know I follow one thing, science. I guess I could be considered agnostic. I read the bible, Koran, Torah as well as any other religious document I can get my hands on. I enjoy the learning and the very entertaining stories. My quickly favorite religion is an old one to me though. It was started in 1978 by Rev. Glen A. Larson...lol. Battlestar Galactica. Just like Star Wars it combines many religions, even the one god. A recent series was just finished with several spin-offs and a new series coming out named Caprica. I of course being a profound follower bought the new un-rated version as fast as I could. I own all the episodes and the books. I have my idols now named action figures. I went to service every week and as often as I can now that I own them. My prophet is Starbuck. Always was. I wish I could be like Adama but my life is more like the character of Starbuck. I don't believe in this because of course, to me this universe and everything around it was created by science. Facts, not myth. Billions of years of combinations and evolution put us together. This is how I believe.

Isn't that what religion is about? Modeling your life around what you believe to be right. Finding a path in life that is right and has meaning. What is wrong with modeling your life after what you choose? Isn't that what freedom of religion is about? I would be a better person if I could have the peace of Obi-One. The Protestants didn't like the way the Catholic Church did and broke away. All religions, even Christianity developed from other religions. I believe that everyone has the right to choose whatever they want to believe in. If that makes you a better person, makes sense to you. Then so be it. I shall sit back and wait for the peaceful and calm comments from my fellow humans the Christians. I wish you all "God's Peace", "May the Force Be With You", "Live Long and Prosper", and of course "Good Hunting".