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Dr.Jung
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:19 am


The Force is traditionally broken down into two unique aspects Dark and Light. Yet the question is often asked, "is the Force really so polarised?". If the Dark and Light sides of the Force are like two sides of one coin then there would be no confusion. However the Force is an energy field, and such cannot be classified in this way. The force in essence is pure energy neither good nor evil, these are sentient concepts and are injected into the force by conduits or wielders of the Force.Therefore we should not consider the Force as Light and Dark sides, for the Force cannot be classified into such opposing categories.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:23 am


As a shadow Jedi, I believe that good and evil are not polarized at all... but can be sectioned off into a class of "too much".

For example:

bad/good/neutralbadgood

explanation:

If one loves something too much they may hate an opposing element. or... if one hates something too much they may be moved to destroy it... and enjoy it (love)

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:25 am


If the Force is not black and white, what is in-between?

The Shadow Side; Force users on the edge of Dark and Light, using them in harmony and achieving a balance such that they follow neither side fanatically. Moreover Shadow Side Force users adapt their Force ability to the situation they are in. A Shadow user will not use the Light side when what is called for is the Dark. Most Dark Side users give themselves completely to the Darkside and use their abilities only to commit evil acts of hate, anger, aggression and fear. Whereas a Light Side user only uses the Force for good such as defence and knowledge.
PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:28 am


With out one or the other... there is nothing left to define them.

Two opposing entities define each other because of the preceding knowledge thereof.

example:

we know of love because we understand/felt hate.

without hate... there would be no love.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:32 am


Is the Shadow Side a healthy balance?

"A student must find balance within their own hearts, whether they follow the Light or Dark paths is not something we can dictate."
-Force Master- (forceacademy.com)

This is a decision only the Force User themselves can make, it is not the purpose of this Academy to tell students how they should use and pursue the Force. Guidance and knowledge are what we provide.
Nothing is absolute.
PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:36 am


To truly understand the Shadow... and ultimatly become one,

one must be void of judgement and punishment,

one must "unlearn what you have learned",

one must realize... Every action, every lifeform, every element... is justified by it's means.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:42 am


First when looking to understand the shadow side you must look at the dark and light sides. The dark and light sides are constantly at war with each other over supremacy, there is a reason for this and I will get to it in a moment. The Shadow side has no conflict it is in balance with itself.
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