Clement, I have to agree. Yes, I do play many violent games, but for Three
reasons. 1. Because they have a bit of violence, but not to turn me out. 2.
Because I enjoy them. 3. I'm not like those guys who think if they play
violent games they could shoot and kill who they please.
And Clement. My answer. I have learnt some boxing techniques for my defence.
But that does not mean that I will become a really big fighter who will
smash who ever he wants to kill! Clement does it because he's interested, he
wants to do it, and he finds it fun.
I am sorry if this sounds really harsh, but its just my thoughts and anyone
could disagree...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clement Chou" <[email protected]>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] a strong message about the future of games for the
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Hi Nicol.
What you're basically saying here, to me, is that people should only
consider Jehova witnesses when making games. You and only you. Calling
others without love for goodness because they create games with violence
and supernatural aspects to them is very, very judgmental. Just because
one small bunch of people does not like arcade games that have violence
and shooting, you guys are allowed to call people who make games like that
basically heartless.
Video games have always had some degree of violence to them. Mario
brothers is a good example of... uh, supernatural, I think. Sure the
violence is cartoonish, but violence is violence. So your logic is very,
very flawed.
I am a Christian. I am not the type to preach constantly, but I point you
to the verse in the bible that says "judge not, lest ye be judged." That's
a verse that always rang true for me, but there are times when I judge,
despite that. And now is one of them. I think certain Christian groups
need to wake up and realize that the world does not, and will not, bend to
your ways. Simply because you believe that violent games are a form of
delving into the things of Satan does not mean everyone else believes it.
People don't play violent games because they love violence. I play Street
Fighter for the work it does for my brain, the competition when I play
with friends, and to build skills of keeping track of things as well as
reflexes. That is the same reason I love Shades of Doom, Blast Chamber's
shooting aspects, and Mota. Tom has done a more than exellent job with
Mota... and it saddens me to see it put down, simply because it does not
agree with someone's spiritual beliefs.
Although I am a Christian, I feel the need to say that there are way too
many Christians in this world who think all too highly of themselves. The
majority of us tend to think that the world should all believe in God, and
do anything to enforce that view. Christians have always preached for
peace and no violence... yet what happened during the crusades? People
need to realize that it's the majority in the world that decides things,
and unfortunately, there's other religions in the world... not just
Christianity! Shocker, eh?
I don't like to talk about these things much... I'd rather save my energy
for something else more productive. There's more that I could say, but I
think I've pointed out most of what has to be pointed out. Am I a believer
in God? Yes. Do I believe 100% of everything I hear from the bible? Not
always. Why? Because there are many, many contradictory things in there
and frankly, following the basic morals of peace and love in the bible are
enough for me. I sing and play Christian worship music, I have Christian
friends and I pray on a daily basis. But I would not go so far as to put
down a developer or anyone else who did something they felt satisfied
their target audience, no matter what my beliefs.
I'll probably come back and say more later. But Nicol, I am going to leave
you and all other christians who might have the same view on this list
with a question. And I urge you to be careful how you answer this one.
I am currently starting to practice a martial art. It is an art known as
Iaido, and consists of sword techniques used to dispatch an opponent at
the same time you draw the sword, flicking the blood off the blade and
resheathing. I have been going at it for 2 months, and the fact that it's
an art that was once used as a method of killing does not bother me in the
least. Does that make me in any way evil or unloving? Especially since the
philosophy behind the art is never using it unless you have to, and the
teachings of the art are centered around doing things with full
commitment, treating others equally and acting with honor? Answer that
question for me, if you will. Just something to think about. Anyone else
is welcome to ask questions about the art... though as that is somewhat
off-topic, if you are curious, please email offlist.
Clement.
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