The "Trekkies" among us mourned the death of actor Leonard Nimoy, whose cool and logical "Spock" is an iconic television hero. The alien character was known for his loyalty, self-sacrifice (when it computed, at least), and quiet curiosity, providing a counterpoint for the rash, slightly narcissistic Captain Kirk. The character's popularity among fans is colossal—even today.

"Spock" is a more recognizable name to many than "Leonard Nimoy." Nimoy's craft of method acting meant that in many ways, he lived as Spock. The New York Times quotes Nimoy saying, "To this day, I sense Vulcan speech patterns, Vulcan social attitudes and even Vulcan patterns of logic and emotional suppression in my behavior," Mr. Nimoy wrote years after the original series ended. But that wasn't such a bad thing, he discovered. "Given the choice," he wrote, "if I had to be someone else, I would be Spock."

Possible Preaching Angle:

Nimoy became Spock through a long process that left a mark. As we imitate Jesus, acting as he would act, saying what he would say, are we able to see the same marks of change? Rather than method acting, perhaps Nimoy and Spock can be for us an image of being made into the likeness of our savior. And you know? That's the true way to "live long and prosper."

Source:

Virginia Heffernan, “Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83,” The New York Times (2-27-15)