How Star Wars Influenced My Humanism

Two days ago was the geek holiday – May the 4th. 

As in May the Fourth be With You!

Yeah. I’m a geek and a Star Wars fan.

And yeah, Star Wars influences me and my sense of morality.

All good stories do.

From Star Wars I learned, it doesn’t matter what someone looks like. They could be a Wookie or an Ewok and they still deserve respect.

I learned that we have a moral duty to resist evil politicians who commit genocide, like the emperor did when he blew up Alderaan. 

And I learned that it’s important to take action to help your friends. Well wishes aren’t enough. If Han had just hoped for the best, Luke would have died on Hoth. 

And that’s Humanism when you think about it.

• Respect people even if they are different from you

• Resist evil

• And do something to help. Wishful thinking and worry doesn’t accomplish anything.