If homosexuality isn’t a sin, then neither is adultery, incest, fornication, bestiality and so forth. I don’t hear anybody condoning about any of those acts.To declare it incurable and say it is futile you do several things. You declare anyone who has overcome homosexuality a liar. You bring about hopelessness to those who truly believe it is a sin. And you create a world where God tells you to resist something and you then tell others not to. If you say it is not a sin and that you are a christian then you call God a liar. If others overcame it you say it isn’t a big deal.

We shouldn’t condemn them either that is shun them and disrespect them. God alone has the authority to send someone to hell and he has given us all an infinite supply of second chances (until you die) The only unforgivable sin is blasphemy of the holy spirit and that only occurs by dieing without Christ in you heart. It is in essence the turning down of forgiveness.

Also when speaking to people of other religions, We often make the mistake of sounding either judgmental or we prove we don’t care about them to tell them of what their fate might be based on our faith. If you truly believe Jesus died to save you from hell then he died to save your friends and family as well. If you truly cared for them would you rather look judgmental or would you like to see them actually in hell. There are ways to do it with love and care that often don’t involve outright telling them they will burn. That will usually shut them off in anger. Letting them learn what you believe will open their mind and allow them to consider if they believe it or not.

Even if you do not agree, then you still should keep your conversation polite and civil. More Christians who at times seem insecure in their belief should learn this as well as some atheists who at times seem insecure in their disbelief.

I agree that avoiding a game because it gives you a choice to do bad, is stupid. If that is the case, then maybe we should all be chained and gagged, because we all have a choice to do bad at any moment. Judging it based on that then any art game should be outright banned since you can draw penises and such. Actually games that give you choices don’t say much about the game, rather the gamer. Not just their actions, also their reactions.

Unfortunately, it does come from all side, predujeses etc.

I have a lovely gentelman staying with me from Iran, a Muslim, NOt devote, but Muslim just the same.

He was asked recently to attend a “Christian” bible reading night by a friend who had ‘converted’ to “christianity” from Muslim . . .My freind came home distraught as he was basically told that unless he converted, he’d go to hell, along with all other “pagans” . .

He was sadened that his friend even invited him along, then had him and others tell him that unless he converted, he was destined to go to hell.

Yet the Quaran states that all religions should be respected for their own beliefs . . which the bible also states. It’s how individuals change the meanings to suit their own agenda unfortunately.

We’ve had some excellent discussions around faiths and beliefs, and while I do not atest to any ‘religion’ per-se’, I do believe ina higher forse, as does he, and many others I know from both Jewish, Muslim, Christian and non-religious ppl. We ALL get along well together, and it’s shame others can not do the same.

Whether that be in gaming or anything we do.

I feel you represented jesus well in this article. Well written and as Lars pointed out, your character and maturity is most noticable. (my sentence structure on the other hand is pretty poor at the moment, ha)

Cheers

Much appreciated, and of course I agree with what you’ve said.

Besides the whole Christian gamer issue, there are those gamers who act like ‘girl-gamers’ are an affront. Like getting fragged by a girl is a threat to their masculinity or something.

The whole point is that we don’t judge any group and instead look at our own words and actions. Glad to hear you enjoy your gaming.

Esspecially about the parents involvement in chosing games for their kids can be vitaly important. But i think some people missed the point you were making; (maybe not) but i got that you were just getting it out there that Christian gamers are out there and there are christians that love gaming and that non-christian gamers shouldnt be brainwashed, by the media that they see, into believing that all christians are against gaming (the media can never represent everyones opinion).

And Christians want to be accepted for who they are and welcomed just as much as any one should be accepted and welcomed for who they are no matter what your beliefs are, what your culture is, what colour your skin is, gay or not gay ect.. we need to value what everyone can bring and add to each others lives.

Everyone is entitled to their personal opionion, but i do think opinions are better when they are given positively and unoffensively. Not judging others and being responible for yourself. Your article showed your tremendouse integrity and character and has some very valid points. It was much appreciated. i am a christian and a girl and i love Gears of War! loads of fun