Yoda fans around the world are observing today, May 4, as “Star Wars Day,” in a punny take on the Jedi Knight motto: “May the Force Be With You.” (May the Force, May the 4th… get it? Geddit?!)

To learn more about how the Star Wars universe borrowed themes from religious beliefs, including Christianity, Islam, and Taoism, check out this Beliefnet page.

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