Is D&D a sin?

[GreenPartyVoter]

I think the last, beyond anything else, has kept me from enjoying the game. Maybe when I leave High School, I'll be able to by D&D. Until then, I'll have no hard feelings against my parents, or anyone else for that matter. They are are only trying to protect me (altough it is from a false enemy).

Thanks for evreything guys. Until I can convince my parents to read that article, I think I am stuck being D&D less.

You are taking this SO well!

I admit to harboring anger and bitterness for YEARS against my in-laws because they were against dancing. I went to my prom dateless despite having a boyfriend, and when they threatened to not come to our wedding if we had dancing or drinking we had to arrange a reception that would be to their tastes.

So again, I congratulate you for your maturity.

 

[Doublehex]

Thank you for the compliment.

 

[holo]

Think in terms of good/bad, wise/dumb, life/death, instead of sin/allowed.

 

[Chrysalis Kat]

You are taking this SO well!

I admit to harboring anger and bitterness for YEARS against my in-laws because they were against dancing. I went to my prom dateless despite having a boyfriend, and when they threatened to not come to our wedding if we had dancing or drinking we had to arrange a reception that would be to their tastes.

So again, I congratulate you for your maturity.

I can't let this unacknowledged either. Major props to you!
Regardless of your parents rough edges about D&D they've obviously done a terrific job of raising an intelligent sensitive young man. They must be very proud of you and themselves as well.

 

[seebs]

No offense, but it seems to me that your mom's faith is very weak and fragile, if she is so afraid of losing it.

Pray for her, and shelter her. She is not yet ready for meat. It is good of you to be gentle with her, and to respect her authority as a thing in itself, even when she is not showing any particular calling for it.

As to your own soul and future?

[bible]Romans 8:38-39[/bible]

Read that. Wonder at it. Remember that there is no thing in all of Creation, no game, no person, no lifestyle, no thing of any sort whatsoever, that you have any reason to fear. Be well.

 

[Toboe]

Its more of a social sin than anything else.

 

[Chrysalis Kat]

Its more of a social sin than anything else.

I never heard that term 'social sin' before. What does it mean?

 

[CZzyzx41]

If it keeps you from God in some way, causes you to lie to or dishonor your parents, or becomes an unhealthy obsession, then it may be a sin for you. I don't think rpgs/D&D/fantasy literature are sins in and of themselves.

What joykins said...that's how I feel.

 

[Nymphalidae]

I never heard that term 'social sin' before. What does it mean?

It means he thinks he's too cool for it.

 

[Abbadon]

I tied to get my mom to read the article 'Confessions of a Dunegons & Dragons Addict'.

She refused absolutley.

She said the following, which I belive showed my parents stubborness:

*You do not know if these people are telling the truth

*It is used as an oppurtunity by Satan

*That Bob Davidson and Bob Ling (friends of my parents) played this game, and almsot became satanists.

I think the last, beyond anything else, has kept me from enjoying the game. Maybe when I leave High School, I'll be able to by D&D. Until then, I'll have no hard feelings against my parents, or anyone else for that matter. They are are only trying to protect me (altough it is from a false enemy).

Thanks for evreything guys. Until I can convince my parents to read that article, I think I am stuck being D&D less.

Wow.

Sorry, I can't think of anything to do then, unless you got them to sit in on an actualy gaming session with Christian players. And that would be the hardest thing to do, unless the words "Dungeons and Dragons" were never uttered and they were hoodwinked into the game. But then once they found out, there would still be a large chance that they'd get really angry at you.

Well, try the RPG section at the top of the site. I used to play there (before *mumble* *mumble*), and while it lacks a system, it's got the story-telling aspects.

I think there's also a Warcraft pen and paper RPG, like D&D (actually, I think it uses the same rules), since your parents let you play WoWC.

And there are a few Christian RPGs out there, Spiritual Warfare being one I can think of that your parents might approve of.

And if all else fails, there's a free (not Christian, but by no means anti-Christian) RPG called Legendary Quest, which I happen to enjoy. When you're no longer under constant parental supervision (I wouldn't say after high school, I'd say when you move out), I'd recommend downloading it. But not now. That'd be disobeying your parents. Though there's nothing wrong with questioning thier reasoning as you have done.

I'm finished.

 

[Nymphalidae]

If your parents believe that D&D is going to teach you how to cast magical spells, you have a lot more to worry about than whether or not they will let you play it.

 

[Tenka]

D&D a sin?

It is if you create a chaotic evil character, but if you just make a wussy lawful good Paladin and don't let him get above level 3 you should be fine.

 

[Abbadon]

D&D a sin?

It is if you create a chaotic evil character, but if you just make a wussy lawful good Paladin and don't let him get above level 3 you should be fine.

What about intermediate characters, like my favorite alignment, Chaotic Good?

Actually, it's possible to reason that the paladin wouldn't say he's casting spells, but receiving miracles. Same for the Clerics.

 

[Tenka]

What about intermediate characters, like my favorite alignment, Chaotic Good?

That's just a PC way of saying "Anarchist greenie"
God hates those guys.

Actually, it's possible to reason that the paladin wouldn't say he's casting spells, but receiving miracles. Same for the Clerics.

Nah, God doesn't like being a wish granting genie.

 

[Abbadon]

That's just a PC way of saying "Anarchist greenie"
God hates those guys.

Greenie? I'll have you know I dislike the people trying to be "at-one" with nature as much as the people trying to desroy it. This carries onto my characters.

And since when does God hate anarchists? Last I checked, Rome would have considered Christ and His disciples anarchists.

Nah, God doesn't like being a wish granting genie.

Fine, have the players roll against a DC instead of automatic success.

 

[Nightson]

Bah. Lawful Evil is the way to go. Nothing beats being an evil warlord.

 

[Abbadon]

Bah. Lawful Evil is the way to go. Nothing beats being an evil warlord.

Ack! Bourgeoisie!
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Well, I suppose anyone not familiar with D&D is probably confused by now.

What we are refering to is called alignment. In D&D it defines a character's ethical and moral views and actions. It could be applied to the play themselves, but that doesn't affect the game: I've had friends that could be described as lawful good that played characters that were not lawful good.

Lawful characters respect authority and tradition. They work within the laws as best as possible. Not to be confused with Good.

Chaotic characters respect freedom and abhor restraint. They work against the law if it would be the slightest bit more convenient to do so. Not to be confused with evil.

Good characters have mercy towards others.

Evil characters hurt others.

Characters cannot be "lawful chaotic" or "good evil", but they can be neutral on the law-chaos scale or the good-evil scale (or both).

 

[Nymphalidae]

Ack! Bourgeoisie!
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Well, I suppose anyone not familiar with D&D is probably confused by now.

What we are refering to is called alignment. In D&D it defines a character's ethical and moral views and actions. It could be applied to the play themselves, but that doesn't affect the game: I've had friends that could be described as lawful good that played characters that were not lawful good.

Lawful characters respect authority and tradition. They work within the laws as best as possible. Not to be confused with Good.

Chaotic characters respect freedom and abhor restraint. They work against the law if it would be the slightest bit more convenient to do so. Not to be confused with evil.

Good characters have mercy towards others.

Evil characters hurt others.

Characters cannot be "lawful chaotic" or "good evil", but they can be neutral on the law-chaos scale or the good-evil scale (or both).

See, kids, it all looks like a game. This is how they suck you in. Next he's going to be teaching you how to summon demons.

 

[MidnightBlue]

I admit to harboring anger and bitterness for YEARS against my in-laws because they were against dancing. I went to my prom dateless despite having a boyfriend, and when they threatened to not come to our wedding if we had dancing or drinking we had to arrange a reception that would be to their tastes.

They sound like a lot of fun. I hope you had a party with your friends later.

 

[ottaia]

First off, hello evryone. As you can see, I am teh newsest protestant to join this forum (hope we protestants aren't overwhelmed by the other sects) and I ave a question to ask.

If D&D is a sin, why? I mean, I have heard stories of those who went over the deep end (most were non-christian or were of little faith BTW) and started practicing (or tried to, at least) magic and witchcraft. Now, I love fantasy, love to write it, and love to roleplay fantasy characters in the MMO World of Warcraft (if you don't know what I am talking about, I will post a link later) but my parents are dead set that D&D is a sin. Now, i have heard a mixed bag on this topic (some christians say it is, some say no) so I want your opinions on it.

I may have been wrong in doing this, but I handed my Player's Handbook and DMG to one of the kids in my youth group. As I handed it to him, I said, "Be careful! Playing this could make you into a pastor!"