Jedi as a Real-World Religion

Remember that in Australia, people were answering census questions regarding religion by claiming to be Jedi? That's happening in more places, particularly in the British Commonwealth.

"The Jedi Census phenomenon attracted the attention of sociologist of religion Adam Possamai who discusses it in his book Religion and Popular Culture: A Hyper-Real Testament.[14] Possamai's study placed Jediism in the context of a specific methodological classification ('hyper-real religions') and attempted to demonstrate that hostility existed towards new religions in Australia."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedi_census_phenomenon

It's becoming a subject of study.

My best understanding of 'The Force' is that George Lucas was taking inspiration from concepts of Bhuddism, particularly in terms of meditative tradition and philosophy.

What are the chances that we might someday see Force lightning or Force Push/Pull? Real lightsaber duels?

Well, what's your midichlorian count?