In the Doctrine and Covenants, Joseph Smith receives revelation teaching that the prepared shall not fear.
Joseph teaches that all spirit is matter.
Joseph states that the first principles of the gospel are to know for a certainty the character of God.
Brigham writes of a dream in which Joseph appeared to him and told him to keep the Spirit of the Lord.
Brigham explains that whether we are given to good or evil in life, we will enter the spirit world with that same disposition.
In Star Wars (1977), Obi-Wan Kenobi describes the Force as an all-pervading energy field.
In Star Wars (1977), after the destruction of a planet, the character Obi-Wan Kenobi feels a "disturbance in the Force," knowing something terrible has happened despite being physically far away from the event.
The first episode of Battlestar Galactica opens with a meeting of the "Quorum of Twelve."
In Battlestar Galactica, the characters Apollo and Serina are married in a ceremony called the sealing "which is not only for now, but for all the eternities."
The Battlestar Galactica character Adama references a planet named Kobol, an anagram of Kolob.
In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda teaches that size matters not.
In The Empire Strikes Back, the character Yoda describes the force as an all-pervading energy field.
IMDB lists the full cast and crew for The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda teaches "luminous beings are we, not this crude matter."
A New York Times article describes Star Wars' May 1980 limited release strategy to drive ticket sales.
"People" feature on Yoda notes Stuart Freeborn based Yoda's eyes on those of Albert Einstein.
Teresa Nielsen Hayden in Telos #3 notes that a portrait on the wall is "Prez Kimball, looking very much like a pink and earless Yoda."
In an appeal as part of a court battle over potential copyright infringement, lawyers go back and forth on elements Battlestar Galactica may have borrowed from Star Wars.
Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that the Lord measures a person's heart, rather than any physical characteristic.
Thomas S. Monson observed in a General Conference talk that "in our daily experiences with children, we discover they are most perceptive and often utter profound truths."
In his biography of George Lucas, John Baxter describes George Lucas's friend and producer, Gary Kurtz, as being raised Mormon.
Yoda teaches that "fear is the path to the Dark Side."
Yoda teaches that "truly wonderful the mind of a child is."
Gary Kurtz, in an IGN interview, states that he never carried a weapon while in Vietnam because he was a "conscientious objector."
Stuart Freeborn details his inspirations for the sculpt of Yoda, saying he modelled Yoda on himself and Albert Einstein.
Beliefnet article notes some of the references to Mormonism found in Battlestar Galactica.
By Common Consent blog post about Latter-day Saint culture references the Kimball/Yoda myth.
Peggy Fletcher Stack for the Salt Lake Tribune includes Kimball/Yoda in a list of LDS myths.
Carrie Fisher refers to Gary Kurtz as a Quaker.
Joel Shenk, a Mennonite pastor, says that people often confuse Mormons, Mennonites, and the Amish.
Speaking to Hayden Christensen, George Lucas states that he created Yoda after deciding that Luke needed a physical, embodied mentor after the death of Obi-Wan.
The Gospel of Matthew reports Jesus saying, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
The Lord explains to Samuel that "man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."
Isaiah describes Christ as having "no form nor comeliness."
BBC obituary for Stuart Freeborn states that he based Yoda on Albert Einstein, as well as his own features.
In an obituary for Stuart Freeborn, Irvin Kershner notes that Freeborn "quite literally put himself into Yoda, as the Jedi master's inquisitive and mischievous elfin features had more than a passing resemblance to Freeborn himself," as well as LucasFilm noting that Yoda's looks were partly inspired by Albert Einstein.
Obituary for Glen Larson notes that writer Harlan Ellison referred to him as "Glen Larceny."
Jim Bennett's obituary for Glen Larson describes Battlestar Galactica as not Glen Larson's most successful series but his most personal.
In an obituary for Glen Larson, Jim Bennett describes some of the elements of Battlestar Galactica that were inspired by Latter-day Saint theology and organization.
Salon article describes the influence that Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces had on George Lucas and Star Wars.
Slate article describes various influences, sources, and analogues for Star Wars, including war films, Kurosawa films, westerns, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and other inspirations.
History.com article notes some historical inspirations for Star Wars, especially Nazi Germany.
Google Trends data shows Utah residents the most interested in Star Wars in the week leading up to 2015's The Force Awakens.
Matthew Bowman in a Washington Post Op Ed mentions the Kimbal/Yoda myth and compares the two figures.
Larry D. Curtis for 2KUTV reports that two Utah theaters opened Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the top ten nationally.
Freeman Stevenson references the Kimball/Yoda myth in Deseret News article.
BBC article discusses the influence that Kurosawa's film The Hidden Fortress had on George Lucas and Star Wars.
Allan F. Packer, a General Authority Seventy, references Luke Skywalker in a BYU Devotional.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf mentions Chewbacca in his April 2016 General Conference talk.
Famous Mormons includes Gary Kurtz.
In a BYU devotional, Jeffrey R. Holland discussed the centrality of the conflict between good and evil to our time and religion.
Officially endorsed Star Wars encyclopedia describes the basic nature of "the force."
Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught in General Conference that "People who are fearful . . . often feel helpless and resentful, even angry. Over time these feelings lead to mistrust, defiance, even rebellion."
Gary B. Sabin uses "Star Wars venacular, 'a disturbance in the force,'" to describe being out of sync with God's will.
Jon Waterhouse writes article for starwars.com showcasing some early Yoda concept art by Joe Johnston.
Frank Oz describes to Neil deGrasse Tyson part of the process of coming up with the Yoda voice.
Pablo Hidalgo et al. in The Star Wars Book describes the differences between the "light side" and the "dark side" of the Force.
Pablo Hidalgo et al. in The Star Wars Book describes "force ghosts" and their powers.
Spencer W. Kimball's great grandson references the Yoda myth and describes similarities between Yoda and Kimball.
The Tabernacle Choir's website includes a short write up and video link to their performance of John Williams's "Duel of the Fates."
Mormonwiki claims Gary Kurtz was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
LDS Living article claims Gary Kurtz was a practicing Latter-day Saint.
LDS Living article discusses the legend of Yoda being based on Spencer W. Kimball, states they are "passably similar in appearance and mannerism."
Screen Rant article discusses some of the similarties between Star Wars and Dune.
Clark G. Gilbert, a General Authority Seventy, in a BYU Devotional, references Star Wars as a movie in which the good guys win in the end.
The Church website's summary of Spencer W. Kimball's presidency includes his ordination and death dates.
