Question

I noticed online that there are thousands of independent sites for Jediism. Am I correct in assuming that all of them are legitimate?

No, there are really only 7-9 active English Speaking Jedi Orders(for realists, the religion and/or pragmatic) online that are considered "legit", you are currently at one of them. When looking for ones which are historical, you want to look for names such as: Rekclaw, Xhaiden, Opie MacLeod, Streen, Mindas A'rran, Setanaoko, Xhaiden, Spark Vallen, Silmerion and Catanna (which only links you to one order, but they are noteworthy as we still have their members around).

Thanks.

I'm curious as to what you mean by 'legit', I don't know if we're 'legit', but we are a community of people that call themselves Jedi lol

We are the largest, most organised and most active of the Jedi communities but that doesn't mean we are the 'right' one

Ones that are active and are not satirical.

When I get to a computer, I can send you a list. But if you are looking more for the religion, ToTJO (thus far) is your best bet. If you want philosophy, well I'll outline which are best for the different paths. It ends up becoming a matter of style, and to some degrees the quality or structure of the order's "heirarchy".

I would like to see that, thank you. One of my classes this semester (I start Monday) is perspectives on religion.

Your order may need some work, but the truth is we ALL need work on improving our programs. I've seen some good turn outs from ToTJO (met a few of you in person, even ^^), it is because of those members participating here and actively seeking to improve the people around them AS Jedi that gets the stamp of approval. And let's face it, getting put on the list by me is a rather difficult task.

Whether or not someone else categorizes you as legit or not is not my concern- because I feel I have a unique position within the community to accurately tell you whether or not you are a legit group. ToTJO gets my stamp of approval.

Alethea Thompson, could you send me a list of those websites too? I am planning on writing a documentary about the History of Jediism, so if you could send in some good direction for that too.