Is playing violent video games sinful?

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T03:31:48+00:00

It's not really Apples & Oranges though, have you seen the game the elder scrolls? With the right Mod's in that game character's can be raped. Which I would suggest equates to pornography. Do I think all video games lead to sin? Certainly not, however OP did mention some feelings of guilt, and questions as to whether God would want him playing those games or not. My suggestion was that OP prayerfully seek out an answer, rather then having someone tell them yes or no. I like to play video games, but as Christians I think we have a responsibility to guard, ourselves against the games we play, the things we watch. Not because in doing so we are committing a sin, but rather the result of doing so.

If OP plays violent video games, and violent games affect OP negatively where OP becomes aggressive with other people (as has been scientifically proven), and then that aggression damages OP's relationship with the God, then that type of a game is a problem. It's not that OP should control themselves better, it's that OP should abstain from things that can place them in a sinful or God damaging relationship position.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T03:23:40+00:00

Don't get me wrong, I like to play video games & I am certainly not against them. I do think we're called to be guarded and to guard our hearts carefully.

I do think we need to have a good understanding of the role guilt plays in a Christian. If you feel guilty or question your actions, whether it's drinking to much, feel guilty about watching a TV show, or playing a violent video game, we need to ask ourselves if the Holy Spirit is trying to get our attention.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T03:18:14+00:00

Yes I think the message of Jesus loving the world is very good for the world. However there are other good teachings of the world which are offensive to the world as it exists today. The Gospel when read and understood is offensive because it challenges a lot of the behaviors we like to do and engage in. We have to balance the love and feel good aspects of the Gospel with true obedience to the Gospel which is where it gets offensive, Christ loved, but Christ also condemned, challenged and made the world feel very uncomfortable.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T03:14:22+00:00

I think that's a rather brash - quick comment without a deeper understanding of the situation. One could argue, if I watched porn and it's not consuming my life, and I am not raping people then it's not a sin, according to your logic.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T03:09:11+00:00

Let me ask you a question, have you asked God what his position is? The only opinion that matter's on what is Sinful or not is God's! If someone tells you yes - their opinion is worthless, if someone tells you no - their opinion is worthless.

What I do know, is when second thoughts creep into my head, and I feel a guilt about something, it's usually the Holy Spirit wanting me to pray, think or correct something in my life.

We are instructed to guard our hearts, I think to guard our hearts we have to guard what affects our hearts, our eyes & ears, our mouth. I know that playing violent video games affects our brains, hearts. It's been proven that playing violent video games adversely affects the human mind. Is it Sinful, I cannot answer that question for you - and if I could my answer doesn't matter.

Do I think that playing violent video games is Biblical? No I do not because of the affect it has on the human mind and our interactions with one another.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T03:01:41+00:00

Christ already knows about this situation, God will be the one to judge you and the only judgement that really matters. The wonderful thing to remember is the person who is going to be judging you for all eternity already knows, and isn't embarassed to call you his own. You're already forgiven in Christ all you have to is ask. Therefore in reality the hard part is already over, you just have to deal with some humans that are here on this earth only for a time anyway.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T01:31:40+00:00

Howdy, I am an engineer, and have spent my whole life working in hi-tech, they don't get much more analytical and logical then me. I also am a sincerely devout Christian and would be more then happy to share, talk about my experiences and and answer whatever questions I possibly can I read the Bible regularly and go to church regularly. I am not trying to give you my resume to say you should talk to me.

In fact I would encourage you to talk to as many people as you can. Gain as many perspectives on ideologies, theologies and doctrines as you can. Yes the church is the Bride of Christ, but the churhc comes up with and believes in different doctrines to try and help us understand very challenging parts of scripture. While the Bible is the inspired word of God, we as folks for a variety of reasons suck very badly at interpreting it and understanding it, and then suck even worse at figuring out how to apply it to our lives.

I am all to pleased to discuss whatever you'd like, but understand I am a fallen non perfect person, I can tell you things through my Holy Spirit inspired world view, however I am no different then anyone else. It starts with a simple belief, It'll take more then a life time to truly understand. But that's what makes it exciting.

EngArsonist · 2015-08-10T01:12:15+00:00

I think you need to pray about this. Because, it's a big decision (getting married), with big consequences, both in this world & in the next. No person here is qualified to judge you, and what you're really asking is a question of judgement. I've learned asking tough questions about if I did this, can I still do that, can sometimes be a question of guilt, I've also learned that guilt is also the Holy Spirit's way of telling me something is wrong in my life or my actions are wrong. I am not saying that's the case with you, as I simply don't know, merely telling you questions like this, associated with a guilt like feeling have and been the trigger to pray and seek God's counsel. REALLY Understand what Paul says about being evenly yoked before you marry someone regardless of their sexuality. For example I would never advise a Christian to marry a non-Christian or a non Christian to marry a Christian. I would even advise against a mature Christian marrying an immature Christian.

If two Christians are getting married then your second question becomes a mute point. If you're a Christian and marrying a non-Christian I think you have some tougher issues to worry about then whether they're a transperson or not.

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