Christianity Versus Roleplaying
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Christianity Versus Roleplaying
I've never understood this one. I don't remember the Catholics having problems with roleplaying, specifically AD&D or White Wolf, but I have heard of other Protestant religions (Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodists, Baptists, and Church of Christ) would be happy to burn books.
Why? *scratches head*
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Why? *scratches head*
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Re: Christianity Versus Roleplaying
As one JW acquaintance says, it's all "occult". And anything "occult" is prohibited by the Bible's condemnation of witchcraft.CrimsonRaine wrote:I've never understood this one. I don't remember the Catholics having problems with roleplaying, specifically AD&D or White Wolf, but I have heard of other Protestant religions (Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodists, Baptists, and Church of Christ) would be happy to burn books.
Why? *scratches head*
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Re: Christianity Versus Roleplaying
It strikes me mostly as ignorance. AD&D has magic, demons, and devils in it. That immediately incites the religious/ignorant.CrimsonRaine wrote:I've never understood this one. I don't remember the Catholics having problems with roleplaying, specifically AD&D or White Wolf, but I have heard of other Protestant religions (Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodists, Baptists, and Church of Christ) would be happy to burn books.
Why? *scratches head*
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It always amused me that people were so militantly against what amounted to a handful of guys sitting in a basement, drinking Mt. Dew, and hanging out.
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Re: Christianity Versus Roleplaying
Yeah, it's funny how many times certain religions throw fits about it, when most parties I've gamed with are FIGHTING the Demons and 'forces of Evil'.Crom wrote:It strikes me mostly as ignorance. AD&D has magic, demons, and devils in it. That immediately incites the religious/ignorant.CrimsonRaine wrote:I've never understood this one. I don't remember the Catholics having problems with roleplaying, specifically AD&D or White Wolf, but I have heard of other Protestant religions (Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodists, Baptists, and Church of Christ) would be happy to burn books.
Why? *scratches head*
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I guess the question is then: what makes something "occult?" That a lot of people like to do it?
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Re: Christianity Versus Roleplaying
I'm a confirmed Catholic, and yes, many Catholics, including my mother thought Dungeons and Dragons was "Evil" because it advocated paganism and occult.CrimsonRaine wrote:I've never understood this one. I don't remember the Catholics having problems with roleplaying, specifically AD&D or White Wolf, but I have heard of other Protestant religions (Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodists, Baptists, and Church of Christ) would be happy to burn books.
Why? *scratches head*
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i believe the common perception is that if it's anything that has to do with the supernatural or 'idolizing' the supernatural that isn't the magic sky pixie in any way shape or form it's considered occult. i may be wrong in this though.CrimsonRaine wrote:I guess the question is then: what makes something "occult?" That a lot of people like to do it?
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That just about covers it.Bertie Wooster wrote:worshipping or placing faith in anything besides god.CrimsonRaine wrote:I guess the question is then: what makes something "occult?" That a lot of people like to do it?
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Althought it's also the idea of Wizards Casting (evil) Spells Against Their Enemies. Funny I don't hear that much about the fighters beating the crap out of Enemies.......
There's also the whole thing about role-play itself, becoming someone other than who you are.
Nitram, slightly high on cough syrup: Do you know you're beautiful?
Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet
Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet
Re: Christianity Versus Roleplaying
There are games like White Wolfs' World of Darkness, and though a few do go too far, for the most part all the roleplayers I have ever met just wanted to have a good time. Most people who strike me as being upset about roleplaying seem to know absolutely nothing about it.LadyTevar wrote:Yeah, it's funny how many times certain religions throw fits about it, when most parties I've gamed with are FIGHTING the Demons and 'forces of Evil'.
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Jesus, man, that's the goddamn point of it. Some people roleplay because it's fun, some people roleplay because they're creative geeks, but almost all people roleplay for escapism. Didn't any of these fundies play "Tea Party" when they were a kid? That's roleplaying, my cross-carrying friends. (which of course, is not directed towards any one here).LadyTevar wrote:Bertie Wooster wrote:worshipping or placing faith in anything besides god.CrimsonRaine wrote:I guess the question is then: what makes something "occult?" That a lot of people like to do it?
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There's also the whole thing about role-play itself, becoming someone other than who you are.
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Remember Raine, it's called Hypocrasy (sp).CrimsonRaine wrote:
Jesus, man, that's the goddamn point of it. Some people roleplay because it's fun, some people roleplay because they're creative geeks, but almost all people roleplay for escapism. Didn't any of these fundies play "Tea Party" when they were a kid? That's roleplaying, my cross-carrying friends. (which of course, is not directed towards any one here).
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Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet
Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet
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Man, can't believe I missed this... Jack Chick is a moron. That about sums it up.
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As fiction. The vast majority of us know that its not a real religion and that D&D players don't worship their characters' "deities" in the course of play, but there's no need to make a big deal out of something that isn't perceived as a threat, so those who are dumb enough to think its real (or to think that we [players] think its real) are far louder even though they're also a far smaller group.
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Hypocricy and anti "other religions"
As long as it's Christian, they feel ok:
http://www.n-lightning.com/
FPS to oppose other FPS....
As long as it's Christian, they feel ok:
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FPS to oppose other FPS....
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Yep! Die, infidel Mac users!MarkIX wrote:Apparently Christians only use PC's, Damn.
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the definition of occult literately is 'that which is hidden'. the occut world is elusive, mysterious and to many unnatainable and wonderful. the ultimate escape.CrimsonRaine wrote:I guess the question is then: what makes something "occult?" That a lot of people like to do it?
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