It is ok for Jedis to take medicines prescribed to them by their doctor?

On average, everyone strongly agrees with consensus between 794 voters.

Reasons To Disagree

Government mind control.

Medicines disrupt your morality and connecvtion with the force. Under the influence of meds, you could easily irreversably turn to the dark side. And also yeah, government mind control, watch out for that..

Your doctor may be possessed by the Dark Side of the Force. Only by a healing trance should you recover from any sickness. you are not a true Jedi unless the Force is your ally

use your power to heal yourself,if u let yourself be ill then u will be ill!

Not unless the meds they give u will help with cancer or any other diseases that are for more serious than jedis can handle and it depends on what the medicine is for any way so i have to disagree on this topic for the moment being :D

I was going to be prescribed high blood pressure medicine. I have a family history, though I am about 30 pounds overweight I am working out and do not have to take any medication. Antibiotics are fine, I would lean toward more pyschological drugs and major pain killers. Those disrupt our connection with the force. Doctors do excellent research, drugs are for the weak and helpless. We must keep the force as our ally and believe in its healing power. Try healing someone who does not feel good, use your energy and your mind. I could go on forever on this topic, also work out. A jedis strength flows from the force, we must be just agile with mind and body.

i do not take any kind of drugs offerd by anyone

There is no death only the force

el jedi no necesita drogas

I am 10th degree Jedi Master and don't get sick

One can be healed through the force and thier will. Medicines of the modern age have many side affects and may cloud the mind. Take not the easy way in this case.

medicine is a tool of dark force EVIL.

The Government is evil.

There is no death, only the force.

Hinders the force medicines do.

Mostly ones BODY is able to heal it self with the FORCE. If you trust in the Force it will heal you unless it's time to leave this Physical form of the Force. Natural-herb-healing is more in balance with to force it doesn't "force" the symptoms away like meny Western Medicines. Mostly you have someting to learn from your current sickness. AND WHEN YOU FLOW WITHIN THE FORCE you remain healthy.

If you need to for a temporary basis, then do it. Otherwise, a Jedi should avoid taking any medicine that he/she becomes dependent on. The only ally any Jedi needs is the Force and a healthy lifestyle.

Those strong in the force have no need for medicine

Medicine is for the weak, and Jedi are not weak.

Real jedis don't get sick....bitch

I am a Rasta and in my faith we focus on health from natural sources for our minds to be more keen to life(life=The Living Force). Most medicines doctors prescribe are to make money and not make you healthy.

Reasons To Agree

Life is short it is best spent healthy

Yes do what your doctor tells you.

Yes, unless the doctor is a Sith.

Jedi should be allowed to do what they wish. A Jedi also be encouraged to be grateful for the help others try to give.

Of course, medicine saves lives, and isn't that what Jedi's believe in, you know saving lives?

Most deffinetly do what the doctor says.....sometimes

The doctors are all corrupted by Big Pharma aka the Empire

its is best to take what your doctor prescribes you as they know what they are doing.

JEDI - NOT - AUMISH

Once again, I believe it should be a personal choice, but technology and pharmacology is designed to enhance our lives, and we should consider treatment involving medication when the victim of an ailment.

If we need help we should not be ashamed to acept it the longer we are here the more helpful

Medicine like Science is a part of progress

I think its a personal choice, not a religious one, but I do.

This is a medical issue, not religious.

I'm a dick if I'm off my meds.

It's ok

The Force allows all free-will. I cannot force others to take medicines any more than I can force them to drink copious amounts of anti-freeze.

and yet anouther..... and when are we going to be serious?

Did luke skywalker just not take anything when he had his hand loped off by his daddy?? get real its 2009 and we all need pills when you hit a certain age.

has the world gone mad,of corse it is ok,in fact it should be manditory to prolong your life and health any way you can

a doctor also helps to cure others. Dont forget that the Jedi have a Service Corp with medical specialist in it.

If you find an alternate way to heal yourself, do it. If you find none, take the medicine. But you really should try to take as less as possible medicines. Alternate medicine is - thank the force - coming back to humanity: Look in the internet for Schuessler Salts or alternate medicine...

Yes, if it is necessary to do so.

If the medicine actually helps rebalance the body then yes. I think natural means are always best, but of you break you leg, unless youo are very good you are not going to be able to set the bone yourself, and will it ti stay stable.

Once the Jedi is sure they want to take the medication, they should be allowed to do so.

Prescribed drugs may be critical for a Jedi to perform their assigned tasks to their maximum potential. Using recreational drugs is probably an indication that the Jedi has turned to the dark side, but that is a matter for the council to judge.

If you are ill it would be fool hardy to refuse aid well meant by caring individuals.

This is hardly a religous question. It is the responsibility of every Jedi to maintain their best possible health by whatever means is appropriate at the time and their own conscience dictates.

Yes always listen to your doctor about taking all medication and medical advice. Just because we are Jedi does not me we do not listen to doctors or police. We are not above the law or medical science. You never know the doctor or police may be Jedi.

There is no such thing as government mind controle. As a doctor i would strongly recomend taking these drugs, after all, we were the ones who made them.

YES!

Yeah, unless the doctor is a Sith

of course, people that are perscripted to something, should probably stay on it, because it could lead to something really bad...

Doctors prime cause is to first Do No Harm and there after assist to good health and wellbeing within their pacients.

Come on, some of us are not in out teens or twenties any more. If you need them to keep healthy then take them.

A Jedi respects and honors those that work to help promote and save life. Just as the Force created all life, the Force is also always in flux and there are aspects of the Force that work to destroy life. The Force has provided sentient life with the means to fight the Dark Side's tendancy to destroy life and as such medicine both taken and practiced are an important means of promoting the Light Side as well as the tennent of all Jedi's to protect life.

This is a common sense issue. We are Jedi not Wiccans. We don't have alternative medicines, and our faith alone does not fight Cancer. I can personally write a book on this topic. I have a professional career and I was a very pure Jedi. Untreated ADHD lead me to the Dark Side. My behavior changed, and I found myself giving into anger and solving issues with force and violence. The Force was strong with me and I did not want to be that way. Now that I take doctor prescribed Adderall, I have returned to my peaceful Jedi ways. Remember, some people have lived their whole lives following the path of the Jedi, and already have real world experiences that new members do not have. Jedi must use their resources in order to prevail. It is not medieval times, Jedi should not be closed minded. "In a dark place we find ourselves?and a little more knowledge might light our way."

As long as you respect your doctor

it is certainly ok, altho i do not do it., not exactly natural you know.

The Jedi way is the good way if the tech is for good e.g. to relieve suffering allow this good to happen.

Personal choice

um duh, we still must have our health. does it not make sense to keep healthy?

A healthy mind is a clear mind. Illness can make people make rash decisions and make mistakes.

when necessary

You are the force.

Yes, but always remember to question authority, and whatever the authority provides you.

It is up to the Jedi on who wants to take the med's.

well yeah...it does help you know

As long as it does not interupt the flow of the force. Medicine is meant to heal, not to hurt or enslave. Corruption and profits have tuned many physicians into drug peddlers as opposed to healers. A Jedi should be wary of this.

Your choices are your own. If you feel that the medicine is going to inhibit your ability to make good decisions, don't take it. There is not harm in caring for yourself.

or you might die!

Vitamins are good for you as are some herbs. And if the knowledge and research of certain medications is conducted then I believe you should take it if you know it will truly help you.

yes,only take them after rechering them,u may find that another is better and discuss all the meds that the docter is going to perscribe. find out inter actions of the drougs and stay with one docter so u dont get a droug interaction.

To carry on any religion and infact life itself. then agree.

To have a pure healthy body is good

we could die

Of course it is. We must preserve life.

i feel that we'd see a rapid decline in our members if we dont take medcine prescribed to us.

If you find an alternate way to heal yourself, do it. If you find none, take the medicine. But you really should try to take as less as possible medicines. Alternate medicine is - thank the force - coming back to humanity:

obviusly obvioooooo its a the law

Yes, unless the doctor is a Sith

the force guides us, sometimes in the world we live in we need help to heal. medicine is just a part of that, until we reach a greater enlightenment.

Medicine may be able to help where other remedies may fail. there is no shame is medicine if its used as prescribed for intended prupose.

We are not literal force controlling, lightsaber wielding Jedis. We are followers of a belief . Medicine is a good thing. There isn't mind control.... yet..

I agree but to an extent, one must be wise in the choice of doctor he/she chooses.

Medicine is there to encourage life, not hamper it. Live long, and prosper.

A Jedi knows that the force flows through all life. It is the Orders purpose to promote the over all preservation of life. "Yes, unless the doctor is a Sith." that is hilarious though...

we must preserve life

When my life has been in danger, prescription medicines such as Streptokinase have declotted blocked arteries feeding my heart muscle. However in principle I prefer natural herbal remedies. I found some Lebanese Brown brought about restored mobility and 100% pain relief when my back muscles locked. My paralysis healed completely as soon as the cannabinoids crossed the blood-brain barrier.

Only paranoid skitz and me

somes force are weaker and need to improve themselfs

In the end it is once decision

If the need arises and the Jedi trusts their doctor they should take the medication.

Yes. No one should deny healing. However, we have become a civilization of "pill poppers". And we need to evaluate alternative practices before resorting to administering synthetic chemicals that even the medical practitioners don't fully comprehend. And with the common result of profitability verses healing, this matter should be evaluated with each treatment.

Would you refuse a bacta treatment? If someone offers you way to save/prolong your life, is that person not living the Jedi way? By denying them, are you not promoting an indirect path to the darkside?

mortal life is short and we must make it longer

always look after your health

Medicines, yes. Antibiotics and immunizations and all those nice things that clear disease or virus or infection from the system. If you don't have your health, what do you have? If we mandate that Jedi must not take some kind of prescription or another, then we may end up holding them away from saving their own life an health. That would be causing them harm. And causing anyone harm when we could have avoided it is not cool.

If they help and are not used as a crutch or false security.

In this day and age even the Jedi needs help from the force from time to time.

Doctors want whats best for you. So, unless you're paranoid that their trying to poison you or something, take the meds.

the body may need small fixes to get stronger - The Force need a strong house to keep!

Jedi's use the force to grow the mind and body but it is known that in our time and place, we humans are still in the infancy stage. Medicine helps to prolong the life of the body and also increase it's health to the best of its ability. With this, Jedi's have the ability to make choices which helps in growth!

The force move better through a healthy body, but watch out for mind tricks.

We should be strong so we can destroy our enemies the sith.

Silly question. Yes.

medication is not there to hurt you , try to follow any path infront of you with force and and learn as much as you can,May the force be with you

the meds are made from the earth wich is part of the force so yes take them if you need to.

The force, as with all major decisions, should help you and guide you in what you need. If the force tells you that your doctor is good, then follow what the force says. If the force tells you otherwise, listen and follow it. I would take medicine from my doctor. Jedis should be healthy in order to help others. Doctors try to help you, just as another jedi would help you. Make sure you help back and listen to the force.

Of course. Silly question

as long as that is what you want and feel you need and you trust your doctor

Until you can truly master the force, you may need help to keep healthy in the form of medicines. Ultimately we all decline and return back to the force but that is no reason to refuse medical help. After all there are many medics who are Jedis.

as long as your doctor isn't mad or bad.

If they truely believe that the medication will work, then I see no problem with a Jedi to take medication.

Jedi should take medicines prescribed to them by their doctors only if truly necessary

Although the potential for abuse is there by the individual taking them, it is better to get them from a doctor and a pharmacist than someone off of the street. It is up to the individual to learn as much as he can about the medication he is taking, his illness, and the people and places he's getting them from.

Jedi's work in the field of science, healing and research is part of helping others.

personal choice

Again, if it saves a life. And again does this topic need to be up for discussion?

It is irresponsible not to take the medication prescribed.

they must be open minded about side effects and conspiracy theories

As needed from a doctor that is trusted.

just be careful of Sith in doctor ranks

thats up to the individuel i do not personaly beilive in it the governments of the world are the empire adn the run the docs. but thats just me

If he not a Jedi healer is best to be inform and take the heap for his healt

Why are Jedi discussing medicines? Jedi are warriors why are we not discussing war/peace.

yeah it is fine

it may be required, such as diabetics

Doctors know what they are talking about. They are just trying to help you.

i believe jedi certified doctors should be around NO siths that way

yes, why not?

I see no reason not to. This seems to be more a question of common sense than morality.

Prolonging a Jedi's life will prolong our duty to the galaxy and making it a better place for others

yes

up to the person, only if needed if so. you will not need a medicine if you use the force

Absolutely, it is okay to take medicines prescribed. However, a Jedi should also be open to the possibility that alternative medicines may be equally effective in many cases. In the end, it is up to the individual to decide.

of course!!! lets not be silly and start preaching shit that might do real harm to people. medicines are necessary for living for some people! Jedi are PRO-Life not pro-organics

A Jedi respects the wisdom and knowledge of a healer.

Of course. What if you need a new arm for example?

Only if the doctor is a Jedi member and if the medicine is necessary to live

Of course, to be a Jedi is to embrace science, technology and modern medicine.

By the wording of the statement, yes it is okay for Jedis to take medication prescribed by their doctor it that is of their choosing. It is up to the person who is taking the medication

Unless he's a sith

as long as it isn't one of the medications specifically designed to make humans ill such as statins which keep your brain from functioning properly, or Prozac which is designed to reduce the epyphysis or pineal gland... or any of the list of drugs meniachaly aimed at man... yes

Yes but only in serve cases, to many drugs can make a Jedi's wisdom fade

A Jedi must preserve life at all costs

To deny the wisdom of our healers is a mark of inhumility. Inhumility is the deepest pit which leads to the dark side.

If a Jedi does not want to, that is their choice, but they must be allowed to by the church. Medicine saves lives.

yes it help you if he knows what hes doing

Prescribed medicines are part of science and science should not be confused with religion.

Jedi are not gods. They become ill like everyone else in the world. If one wants to take medicines prescribed by a knowledgeable physician, it's no one else's business to tell them not to.

Always, it shouldn't even be a question.

Uhh yeah. Duh. Luke was fine with going into the bacta tank right? The Old Republic Jedi used kolto often enough. All those prosthetic arms were prescribed by the medical droids I'm sure, and Anakin and Luke both had no promblem with that.

If you stay healthy you can stay helpful.And would we not vaccinate our children or others in need, disease is dark.do we not stand against things dark,we fight darkness with money,weapons,words,acts of kindness,our very lives at times and also life giving medicines.

As our understanding of the force of the grows as does our understanding of ourselves and universe around us. Technology and medicine can be our Ally's as much h as a threat. Take what those who have practiced in subscribe unless you are being told by the force to resist

If you aren't capable of deciding what best for your own health, then you probably shouldn't be trying to influence others

I'd be dead or dying in 3 days if I didn't.

Jedi should follow the advice of medical professionals who have studied the human body.

If you need to for a temporary basis, then do it. Otherwise, a Jedi should avoid taking any medicine that he/she becomes dependent on. The only ally any Jedi needs is the Force and a healthy lifestyle

Yes of course it is there doctors its their job. but listen to your body and if your not happy with the way things are going get a second opinion or research your condition properly (not Google) there might be an easy alternative.

A sick jedi is help to no one we need to be healthy to do what's needed

It’s good to stay healthy and your doctor probably knows best

I am an asthmatic so I can't really live without my medication.