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To the frustration of the census managers in New Zealand, England, Wales and Australia, an e-mail saturating inboxes for the past couple of months just refuses to go away. By Kim Griggs.
Jedi Knights, the galactic order of warriors from the Star Wars films, were celebrating a small victory last night in their campaign to be recognised as an official religion.
Can Australians or those in the UK make 'Jedi' a recognized religion in their country by entering it as their religion on the 2001 census form? No.
When asked their religious affiliation on the 2001 census forms, many Britons are writing in "Jedi Knight," government officials said Wednesday.
Jedi Knights have gained official recognition as a religion in the UK Census 2001. By Kieren McCarthy.
On Sunday 29 April would-be Jedi Knights have a rare opportunity to achieve official recognition for their 'religion'. By Lester Haines.
The census form itself confirms that entering a frivolous faith therein will not result in an appearance before the courts. By Lester Haines.
Despite proving that the Internet is a genuinely unifying 'force', email stunt will not work. By Will Knight.
Will filling in 'Jedi' as your religion on census forms cause the government to recognize it as a legitimate faith? A three part series of articles by David Emery.
Editorial about the census stunt by Andrew Rilstone.
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