Hi, I'd really appreciate some advice. Before I start, I should add I've struggled with scrupulosity, a form of OCD for quite awhile now. Sometimes making it difficult to determine whether or not the most harmless of things are sinful. Thankfully, it has gotten much better as of late. However, something recently came up that I just can't justify and would like to know if I'm thinking clearly.
For the past few years, I've regularly played GTA. I know games like this aren't the best way to spend your time, but I've met many wonderful friends through it over the years. Friends who have made me a far greater person, and as silly as it sounds, brought me closer to God than I've ever been. I've also found a hobby in making movies using the game's video editor, which has been an awesome creative outlet.
However, I recently spotted a poster inside the game world for a fictional heavy metal band called Fatal Incursion. The logo for this band's name is written using very disturbing, ungodly symbols. This was unsettling enough for me to shut off the game. Now I'm frightened to even start it back up for fear of being blasphemous.
I try to remind myself there's also many positive Christian symbols in the game. This particular band poster is not really glorified, as it can be found in the room of the protagonist's teenage son, who is portrayed quite negatively throughout the storyline. In the entire game world, I think it can only be found in about 3 rooms you don't have to enter, though there could be pedestrians wearing clothing with it that I haven't spotted yet.
What would you do? I don't mind giving up the game itself too much, but being unable to spend time with friends playing it from now on is worrying. Thanks for reading!
For the past few years, I've regularly played GTA. I know games like this aren't the best way to spend your time, but I've met many wonderful friends through it over the years. Friends who have made me a far greater person, and as silly as it sounds, brought me closer to God than I've ever been. I've also found a hobby in making movies using the game's video editor, which has been an awesome creative outlet.
However, I recently spotted a poster inside the game world for a fictional heavy metal band called Fatal Incursion. The logo for this band's name is written using very disturbing, ungodly symbols. This was unsettling enough for me to shut off the game. Now I'm frightened to even start it back up for fear of being blasphemous.
I try to remind myself there's also many positive Christian symbols in the game. This particular band poster is not really glorified, as it can be found in the room of the protagonist's teenage son, who is portrayed quite negatively throughout the storyline. In the entire game world, I think it can only be found in about 3 rooms you don't have to enter, though there could be pedestrians wearing clothing with it that I haven't spotted yet.
What would you do? I don't mind giving up the game itself too much, but being unable to spend time with friends playing it from now on is worrying. Thanks for reading!
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