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Some games are against god

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Have you ever realized what this world is comming up to? Teen Violence increases, and leaves the governent and many people asking why? I'll tell you why, I will just show you some examples, The best selling game called ''Diablo'' in 1998, sold up to 190Million coppies in the US in 1 year ''Diablo'' the meaning of Satan, I'm sure many Christian people are in the ignorance of such games, but they don't know that these kind of games are preparing them to act violent to become evil, and to harm others... and even to kill themselfs and other lifes. ''Diablo'' why would they name a game like this? Some people think it's coinsidence but it's really not... these are groups of people the serve the Devil himself.. they wan't to destroy the Kids... Why destroy the Kids? Because they're the future of this planet and with out Christian kids there's no future for Christianity, this is just one simple purpose....Destroying kids which such games, not only Games like Resident Evil (series) (HLF2) Etc... but with lots and lots of games out there. By playing these games how are they going to destroy them? I'll tell you how, It's fairly simple, they will continue playing such games.. till they reach a point where they act violently, where they don't follow orders of their parents and even to a point where they kill their own family, believe it or not the're have been cases where children kill their family and admit that they heard voices from the game telling them to go kill their family, its just unbelievebable with how the devil attack us. and even this is another thing hard to believe but there have been lot's of cases of Japanese children that began playing ''Pokemonn'' and then they were sent to a hospital after playing 1 hour in this game, 700 children were hospitalized and were vomiting blood from their mouths with such fear that doctors didn't know what was it ... I'll tell you what it was... the devil himself in the game.. hard to believe but this is true, Such games are created by groups of evil people that want to destroy children at an early age. I'm telling you right now... I'm sure some will not believe or will decide to ignore me.. but I think god is using me to write this short post for a purpose comparing to all the bad games out there.... and shocking stories that these games are responsible of. these are just a few facts of the truth of all these Ps2 ,ps1, Nintendo, Computer,XBOX, etc it's just how Intelligent the devil is... He uses his intelligence to destroy us... People please wake up, children, parents, whom ever... such games can destroy your life and the life of others.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL:wave: Thank you for your attention.
 
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even though diablo was about the main character fighting against diablo?

games are games
you get into them what you put out of them
and also pls provide a linked certifiable article for your story about the japanese children

3rd
have you ever actually met game programmers for some of those games you mentioned above?
if you have not then stop bearing false witness
 
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Hey MLJ,

Now don't think people with my differing opinion are closed minded. I respect your stance and see that you're honestly trying to help us Christians stay away from satanic things. I do disagree with you on some of what you said ,though. I personaly have played Diablo and, as far as I can tell, it hasn't effected me. The game does have questionable content, but such stuff we can ignore. Unfortunately, much in our society conflicts with our beliefs, and we have to try to not become obsorbed into it. I also agree that games can influence SOME people. Most probably, people with mental dissorders and people already into the occult. I know you weren't simply referring to Diablo, but alot of the modern games. As my avatar icon shows, I play Dungeons and Dragons. So much misinformation has been spread about this game, I scarcely can believe such baseless criticisms can be made of it(D&D). Unfortuneatly, with respect, many Christians in the media, such as Dr. James Dobson, are mistaken about the game. I'm not saying you have to play D&D in order to criticize, but one should base criticisms on ACTUAL faults of the game. You sound as if you have played these games at least a little, so I'm not saying you don't know anything about it. I'm merely saying I disagree with you, because I believe you're mistaken. God bless YOU for standing for the Christian faith.:)
-Bohemian
:wave: P.S. "Your a newbie! Welcome to CF"
 
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MLJ,

Just adding on to my lengthy post. I really believe that most game makers are just out there making games for fun, or at the worst to make money. Diablo has a struggle of good against evil. The Bible describes such spiritual warfare, not to say that Diablo is Biblical let alone Christian. Say, this might be a good debate, I wonder if we have more common intersests, maybe something where we hold the same opinion^_^.Let me add that I'm open to change. If you can change my mind about some games, I'm ready to listen.

God Bless,
Bohemian
 
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1. The best selling video game of all time, according to Guinness is Super Mario Brothers, with 40.23 million copies sold. Every Mario game ever sold only comes up to 150 million or so. How on earth has Diablo 1 sold 190 million in one year in the US alone?

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record800.asp?recordid=52404

2. As to pokemon being an evil that sends kids to the hospital, http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/seizure.htm

3. They named "Diablo" Diablo because the goal of "Diablo" is to kill "Diablo". It's not a coincidence.

and, 4. I don't know why, but reading your post I was reminded of a Dr. Demento bit. Here's the http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/l33tanime/dnd.zip mp3.
 
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actually, there's no proof that video games make kids violent. maybe violent teens just like violent games? it could be anything.

i play them, but it hasn't changed me into a violent person. and honestly, other things in life have changed me a lot more than playing a simple video game has.

but i do agree. sometimes, they do overboard. and SOME kids can be affected. but i don't think the real issue is video games. for one, i think parents should be more attentive. but also, the main reason for all this violence is the absence of God (not that He's gone...but you know what i mean...right?).

better sleep. :yawn: :sleep: :)
 
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This irks me......

Don't blame games, don't blame movies, don't blame music, and don't blame other people. People need to take a long, hard look at their own actions and consequences of such actions. Parents need to raise their kids to know the difference between right and wrong, good and evil, etc.

If a kid goes out and kills someone and says he/she heard voices because of a game, that isn't the games fault. If the kid is hearing voices, there is a psychological problem that needs to be addressed.

The Pokemon thing in Japan was due to seizures caused by the massive onscreen flashing and flickering. Games have warnings inside all their instruction manuals saying not to play them if you have a problem with epilepsy or seizures.

The game industry has one of the most comprehensive ratings system of any industry. Constantly being changed and tweaked. If it is a younger kid, the parents need to look at the rating on the game, figure out what the game is about and then decide if that game is appropriate or not for their child.

I have been playing videogames since I was 8. I have no violent tendencies, no criminal past, and do not see any forseeable problems in the future.

Bottom line, quit blaming large industries materials for the problems of todays youth and figure out where the parenting has gone.
 
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woah, watch that slippery slope!


at the end of the day, the fault is irresponsibility. when I was little my parents worked hard to teach me right and wrong, andI understood it. so when I started playing computer games, or watching violent films etc, I realised that they were just entertainment, and that it was actually wrong to do those things, so I don'T do them.
 
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By playing these games how are they going to destroy them? I'll tell you how, It's fairly simple, they will continue playing such games.. till they reach a point where they act violently, where they don't follow orders of their parents and even to a point where they kill their own family, believe it or not the're have been cases where children kill their family and admit that they heard voices from the game telling them to go kill their family, its just unbelievebable with how the devil attack us. and even this is another thing hard to believe but there have been lot's of cases of Japanese children that began playing ''Pokemonn'' and then they were sent to a hospital after playing 1 hour in this game, 700 children were hospitalized and were vomiting blood from their mouths with such fear that doctors didn't know what was it ... I'll tell you what it was... the devil himself in the game.. hard to believe but this is true, Such games are created by groups of evil people that want to destroy children at an early age. I'm telling you right now... I'm sure some will not believe or will decide to ignore me.. but I think god is using me to write this short post for a purpose comparing to all the bad games out there.... and shocking stories that these games are responsible of. these are just a few facts of the truth of all these Ps2 ,ps1, Nintendo, Computer,XBOX, etc it's just how Intelligent the devil is... He uses his intelligence to destroy us... People please wake up, children, parents, whom ever... such games can destroy your life and the life of others.



They are video games. Please, get a perspective on things.
 
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I disagree. We are not really casting spells. We don't learn witchcraft in casting them - you press a button and the animated character goes through a routine on the screen and the effect takes place in the game. If the game has a fantasy setting it's a spell, if it's sci fi, it would be a rocket launcher.

Also, RPG does not equal spell use. RPG is simply roleplaying game. There are rpgs in all genres, not just fantasy.
 
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Driver-X said:
As christians,we should not play games of occultic nature.RPG's are out,partaking in the playing of such games is a willful invitation to demonic forces.Casting spells and summoning Spirits are WITCHCRAFT.
You do know that playing a game where "occultic" themes occur is different from taking part in the actual occult? Like being able to beat Dr. Mario doesn't make you a doctor.
 
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As many have mentioned before in this topic, and what i think is most critical, is parental involvement. If you have a kid who plays video games, be involved in the purchasses, don't just hand little johnny money to buy the game he wants. The video game industry even added a ratings system (voluntarily) to help parents out.
 
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Jet Black said:
woah, watch that slippery slope!


at the end of the day, the fault is irresponsibility. when I was little my parents worked hard to teach me right and wrong, andI understood it. so when I started playing computer games, or watching violent films etc, I realised that they were just entertainment, and that it was actually wrong to do those things, so I don'T do them.
Hi Jet Black.

I have to correct you here. You never "realized" that violent acts are wrong, you innately know that they are wrong. It's not like you mother had to punish or spank you as a child every time you murdered someone until you realized that murder was wrong. You just know. It's called a conscience and we're all born with one. It's something that your fellow athiests and agnostics just can't explain away and science cannot define or explain it either.

There is only one explanation....

Design.
 
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JesusServant said:
Hi Jet Black.

I have to correct you here. You never "realized" that violent acts are wrong, you innately know that they are wrong. It's not like you mother had to punish or spank you as a child every time you murdered someone until you realized that murder was wrong. You just know. It's called a conscience and we're all born with one. It's something that your fellow athiests and agnostics just can't explain away and science cannot define or explain it either.

There is only one explanation....

Design.
Given the vast body of evidence that not only were violent acts not considered wrong in the past, but instead encouraged, I'd have to say that's one of the worse arguements for ID I've ever seen.
 
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