Religion has always played a big role in my life. As such, I have often thought of my spiritual life and how my SW fandom relates to it. God commands us "Thou shalt have no other gods before me". What does this mean for "hardcore" fandom? When does one cross the line from being a really, really big fan of something to outright worshipping it? When I am able to get my own place, a dream of mine would be to have an entire room dedicated to SW. Big glass display cases filled with collectibles, posters and other artwork on the walls, perhaps some stuff hanging from the ceiling, the works. I then think, "is this too much?" I mean, an entire room dedicated to SW is really almost like some sort of shrine, isn't it? But it's not that I neglect my spirituality. I read the Bible and pray everyday, try to attend church as often as I can, etc. I try my best to live my life in the way that the Lord would want me to. But it sometimes bothers me still the place SW has in my heart. I am attending Celebration 4 (which itself has been called "The Star Wars Mecca"), as my plane tickets, room, and badges for both me and my best friend have already been bought. A friend of my Aunt's is even making me a Barriss Offee costume to wear. But would I do this for any one of the big "mega church" seminars that tour the country? In all honesty, probably not. But does that somehow make me a "bad" Christian? Does that mean that I'm not as dedicated to my religion as I am to SW? I honestly don't think so. I don't feel any less connected to God just because I'm not as interested in hearing someone like Joel Olsteen or Billy Ghram talk in person (as much as I enjoy watching the former on TV). My love for SW isn't somehow greater than my love for God, just different. God and my religion come first and foremost in my life, while my fandom is just a fun little bonus. But have any of you ever felt the same? I hope I didn't come off as "preachy", but I guess it's kind of hard not to when discussing one's faith. All religious viewpoints are welcome, by the way.