Is Playing Yugioh a Sin? Is It a Demonic Show?

[Targaryen]

I think that you need to relax.

I am relaxed, doesn't mean I'm not embarrassed that Christians make these huge jumps in logic with things like this and then claim that such trite is perfectly acceptable.

 

[-Luca]

I am relaxed, doesn't mean I'm not embarrassed that Christians make these huge jumps in logic with things like this and then claim that such trite is perfectly acceptable.

I think that most Christians would think that Harry Potter is a big no mostly because of the witchcraft. Which is something that I am certain God hates. You don't think that it can be a bad influence on particularly younger people?

 

[Targaryen]

I think that most Christians would think that Harry Potter is a big no mostly because of the witchcraft. Which is something that I am certain God hates. You don't think that it can be a bad influence on particularly younger people?

You do realize that a lot of secular stories from time immemorial have had fantastic and therefore not realistic elements incorporated into them? The Arthurian legend, Shakespere (unless of course you think that The Tempest is based on total reality), stories like Star Wars or indeed most science fiction and or fantasy.

Guess what. I don't think that lightsabers are real or that I can toss people around with my mind, or think that a wizard helped save a fledgling England and so on. That's called common sense and critical analysis.

What your suggesting is that we all need to stop using our common sense and critical analysis from a rather flawed,heterodoxical reading of the Bible to support an equally flawed and rather baffling theory.

 

[-Luca]

You do realize that a lot of secular stories from time immemorial have had fantastic and therefore not realistic elements incorporated into them? The Arthurian legend, Shakespere (unless of course you think that The Tempest is based on total reality), stories like Star Wars or indeed most science fiction and or fantasy.

Guess what. I don't think that lightsabers are real or that I can toss people around with my mind, or think that a wizard helped save a fledgling England and so on. That's called common sense and critical analysis.

What your suggesting is that we all need to stop using our common sense and critical analysis from a rather flawed,heterodoxical reading of the Bible to support an equally flawed and rather baffling theory.

Perhaps that is what makes these sorts of shows so captivating, how mystical and magical it is and of course not real. I believe that these films like anything can harm our walk with God, and we all ought to be careful.

 

[Targaryen]

Perhaps that is what makes these sorts of shows so captivating, how mystical and magical it is and of course not real. I believe that these films like anything can harm our walk with God, and we all ought to be careful.

Anything could,not just a story. Heck, we have bigger problems in the world we live in with things like alcoholism,drug abuse, and so on leading people astray. A book, or a card game is hardly Satanic, and is a much less harmful product then what is actually out in society right now.

But, of course, we must skew the Bible to apply a teaching to something that it doesn't actually fit with.

 

[-Luca]

Anything could,not just a story. Heck, we have bigger problems in the world we live in with things like alcoholism,drug abuse, and so on leading people astray. A book, or a card game is hardly Satanic, and is a much less harmful product then what is actually out in society right now.

But, of course, we must skew the Bible to apply a teaching to something that it doesn't actually fit with.

I would imagine that Harry Potter would have more of a spiritual impact rather than physical like alcohol abuse.
I think it all fits very well. The Bible clearly states how witchcraft and divination amongst many other things are wrong. The problem is that Harry Potter supports the abominations that God himself strives to fight against.

 

[Targaryen]

I would imagine that Harry Potter would have more of a spiritual impact rather than physical like alcohol abuse.
I think it all fits very well. The Bible clearly states how witchcraft and divination amongst many other things are wrong. The problem is that Harry Potter supports the things that God himself strives to fight against.

Because the element in that story is Magic? As opposed to the Force in Star Wars, or Biotics in games like Mass effect. It's a story telling element. And the end of the day, and I'm no a fan of the Potter series myself, is that good triumphs over a pervasive evil, which is as much a common element within most stories or even the Bible itself. So you have issues with the storytelling element? Ok. I don't like the story that much either. Cause I thought it juvenile, not because I thought that it was somehow replacing the teachings of Christ.

but because the story telling aspect is as fantastical as the Force or any other element in other pieces of secular fiction. You think it is actively teaching people how to use an element that doesn't work at all? Funny...

 

[-Luca]

Because the element in that story is Magic? As opposed to the Force in Star Wars, or Biotics in games like Mass effect. It's a story telling element. And the end of the day, and I'm no a fan of the Potter series myself, is that good triumphs over a pervasive evil, which is as much a common element within most stories or even the Bible itself. So you have issues with the storytelling element? Ok. I don't like the story that much either. Cause I thought it juvenile, not because I thought that it was somehow replacing the teachings of Christ.

but because the story telling aspect is as fantastical as the Force or any other element in other pieces of secular fiction. You think it is actively teaching people how to use an element that doesn't work at all? Funny...

I understand where you are coming from and In fact to an extent I even agree with you. But we cannot ignore the fact that a show like Harry Potter is going to affect a child spiritually. I would imagine that Satan's plan is to captivate the youth including myself, into this magical world escaping reality whilst making witchcraft seem so innocent.

You say that it is just a story, fantasy, made up. But in an 8 year old's mind, could you say the same?

 

[Targaryen]

I understand where you are coming from and In fact to an extent I even agree with you. But we cannot ignore the fact that a show like Harry Potter is going to affect a child spiritually. I would imagine that Satan's plan is to captivate the youth including myself, into this magical world escaping reality whilst making witchcraft seem so innocent.

You say that it is just a story, fantasy, made up. But in an 8 year old's mind, could you say the same?

Yeah I could. Why? Personal experience. I am a HUGE Star Wars fan. I grew up when Return of the Jedi was released in theatres worldwide. I remember as a kid ,playing a Jedi in my playtimes as a kid. Wanting toy sabers, fighting down fictional AT-At's and the like. However, I didn't think it was real. Why? Cause I had a parent that sat down, told me it was only a story and that it wasn't real. that I went to church and in Sunday school learned the real spiritual truths in Bible teachings.

Did that stop my fun? No. I still am a huge Star Wars fan. But I also no that it doesn't teach me anything about the real truths in the Gospel. What you suggesting is that we stop children from having their own imaginations or sense of play disrupted by a rather faulty way of looking at the Bible. And that's also a lack of trust and parenting on the part of those in a position to help guide their child's spiritual growth. All cause they can't handle story telling devices.

 

[salt-n-light]

I don't know the background of Yu-gi-Oh, but it does having a conditioning factor to it, that I would be careful of. Sometimes evil is not in your face, but it trains you to be comfortable with evil. So if you're the type of person that is easily impressionable when it comes to it, I would stay clear of it.

 

[Targaryen]

I don't know the background of Yu-gi-Oh, but it does having a conditioning factor to it, that I would be careful of. Sometimes evil is not in your face, but it trains you to be comfortable with evil. So if you're the type of person that is easily impressionable when it comes to it, I would stay clear of it.

Again, it's a game. That's it. I swear "christians" take the silliest things completely out of context.

 

[salt-n-light]

Again, it's a game. That's it. I swear "christians" take the silliest things completely out of context.

Dang whats your deal?
I didn't throw a stone at the guy, take a chill pill lol

 

[Targaryen]

Read the posts above and maybe you'll see why I'm tired of being embarrassed by "christians" with similar mindsets such as what you displayed.

 

[Celticroots]

Read the posts above and maybe you'll see why I'm tired of being embarrassed by "christians" with similar mindsets such as what you displayed.

Agreed. It makes all Christians look stupid.

 

[salt-n-light]

Read the posts above and maybe you'll see why I'm tired of being embarrassed by "christians" with similar mindsets such as what you displayed.

If I have slandered your rep in any way, I'm sorry. Didn't mean to embarass you like that. Pray for me.

 

[MournfulWatcher]

I understand where you are coming from and In fact to an extent I even agree with you. But we cannot ignore the fact that a show like Harry Potter is going to affect a child spiritually. I would imagine that Satan's plan is to captivate the youth including myself, into this magical world escaping reality whilst making witchcraft seem so innocent.

You say that it is just a story, fantasy, made up. But in an 8 year old's mind, could you say the same?

When I was 8 I read stories of fairy god mothers turning pumpkins into carriages, or a girl with magic shoes that could transport her out of a magical world. I never believed it was true but it was fun to play pretend.

When I was 12 my friends and I read Harry Potter and made wands and pretended to duel with them. We never believed we were doing magic, and the books never made me a weaker Christian. Children are remarkably good at separating fiction from reality in stories.

Did you read the Harry Potter series? I think Christians get caught up with the word "witchcraft" being used in the book, but the magic in the story is no different than that of fairy tales. And I don't think I've met one person who's dabbled in occult activity because they read Harry Potter when they were 10.

 

[Celticroots]

I never dabbled with the occult when I read Harry Potter as a kid.

 

[derpytia]

Ok so I played the Trading Card Game for two years now and finally quit because the game was too unbalanced and only the most expensive cards win games (I kid you knot when I say that people pay a hundred dollars or more for one card). So it's been a year since and now my younger brother and even younger little sister watch the show. They are really addicted to the show and talk about it all the time, which begs the question if Yugioh is an appropriate show to watch? especially since there's many occult themes and summonings, sacrificing, etc.

I will just put what I've said to others regarding activities they are uncertain about.
Ask yourself: Is this card game/tv show taking up all my time? Is it causing me to believe things that are contrary to your beliefs as a Christian? Is it causing me to indulge in sin? Is it affecting my loved ones in a negative way?

If yes to any of these, then perhaps find something more wholesome for you and your loved ones to participate in. If no, then proceed as you were WITH CAUTION. The Adversary is very cunning and will try to get you going down the wrong path when your guard is down.

 

[Blade]

Ok so I played the Trading Card Game for two years now and finally quit because the game was too unbalanced and only the most expensive cards win games (I kid you knot when I say that people pay a hundred dollars or more for one card). So it's been a year since and now my younger brother and even younger little sister watch the show. They are really addicted to the show and talk about it all the time, which begs the question if Yugioh is an appropriate show to watch? especially since there's many occult themes and summonings, sacrificing, etc.

You know.. we read many things we listen to so much music and watch so many other things. Now.. many are not evil what so ever. But still they are not God. They have no life in them..as Jesus would say. So they do nothing to help point to Christ. Everything in Heaven is alive and sings HIS praises.

And I believe you know the answer to your question already

 

[Targaryen]

You know.. we read many things we listen to so much music and watch so many other things. Now.. many are not evil what so ever. But still they are not God. They have no life in them..as Jesus would say. So they do nothing to help point to Christ. Everything in Heaven is alive and sings HIS praises.

And I believe you know the answer to your question already

There is a question in there?