Star Wars is an intriguing phenomena, a movie built around a fundamentally pagan system but with certain redemptive themes nonetheless.
People smarter and more eloquent than I have written some thought-provoking pieces about this recently, and I happily and heartily encourage you to check them out.
The Gospel of 'Star Wars' - This article focuses more on what Star Wars gets right without downplaying some serious issues.
"This is how art works, it reflects and interprets life. We love stories because on some level we as human beings realize that we are part of one. As a result of our being God’s image-bearers, we have a sense of purpose, that history is going somewhere and that our lives matter (e.g., Romans 2:15-16). Star Wars helps to awaken this sense that we participate in something greater than ourselves."
Star Wars and the Ancient Religion - Meanwhile, this article walks the other road, implicating what Star Wars gets very wrong.
"The appearance of a new episode of the Star Wars film series is an important moment for Christian witness. To be sure, we can shrug our shoulders, since Star Wars is old news. Or we can enthusiastically introduce our grandchildren to what we might think is a beloved, harmless yarn. Or we can—and should—discover in the series an occasion to sharpen our presentation of the gospel message and help our children and grandchildren, and anyone else who might be interested, to understand the culture in which they live."
The Irresistible Force of Star Wars: 3 Popular Approaches - This article tries to walk the middle road, positing a way to simultaneously appreciate and be cautious of Star Wars.
"As a theologian I don’t embrace Star Wars as a kind of 'fifth gospel.' But neither do I condemn it as devilish propaganda. Instead, I perceive the story behind the story, the metanarrative behind the myth, the fact behind the fiction. I see the contours of God’s drama of redemption even in the frames of Star Wars. And I’m reminded of the reality revealed through God’s creation and articulated in Scripture’s creation-redemption narrative—the story centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ in his first and second comings."
Diving Into the Theology of Star Wars - This video is just ten minutes and pretty light-hearted. They offer a balanced approach.
"If you’re like me, you enjoy a good, healthy, and robust discussion of theology every now and again. Especially when said conversation means you get to break down what is, arguably, this generation’s most popular cultural myth: Star Wars.
As the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens looms large on the horizon, we’ve decided to dive deep into the chaotic mix that is the theology inside the Star Wars universe and unpack its implications for us as viewers."