In this famous and creative saga, which we must respect for its artistic value, we find many positive ideals-bravery, friendship, love, and spirituality, and others-which help explain the success of the series. Or we can-and should-discover in the series an occasion to sharpen our presentation of the gospel message and help our children and grandchildren, and anyone else who might be interested, to understand the culture in which they live. Or we can enthusiastically introduce our grandchildren to what we might think is a beloved, harmless yarn. To be sure, we can shrug our shoulders, since Star Wars is old news.
The appearance of a new episode of the Star Wars film series is an important moment for Christian witness.