Comments on: Home and Faith

By: FEMAELSTROM

FEMAELSTROM — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:31:40 +0000

Very good article Burbie, and very impressed that you chose to take such a brave step to proclaim your faith. I have found that there are a lot of Christians on Home, but there are a lot of people that are very hostile towards them, just like in the real world.I too am a Christian, and yes I have made a ton of mistakes and done stuff I probably should not have, but that’s part of our walk. Always trying to walk a better walk (than I did the day yesterday). In Home, we are still in that microcosm where in we will see the same as real life, only more concentrated, and with a certain amount of anonymity, we don’t always know who we are talking to and their beliefs, so as respectable Christians it is not our job to stand around being hostile, but instead, walk like you do with compassion and be slow to wrath, even when some one is overly aggressive about opposing your views. I will always be respectful of those that can be respectful of my views, and in that, I have made some very good friends where I never get into harsh discussions because we each respect each other’s position. Very good one Burbie.

By: RiverCreek

RiverCreek — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:36:31 +0000

Wow.

I have a LOT to say on this subject, but I am not going to bring it here. All I can say is that I feel like a hypocrite for even participating in Home.

I have studied religions of the world my whole entire life and feel I have accurate bible knowledge. We all try to do our best knowing that we have all inherited sin and death from Adam. (Romans 5:12) But the hope of God’s promise keeps us going. (Rev 21:1-4)

We all have to be extremely careful of out choices of entertainment in today’s age. The dangers are everywhere in the world and everywhere in Home, for I can see right through it.

Advertising, video games, media, etc… We have been warned by God’s word, but we are sucked into it by temptation and the desires of the flesh.
It is out of control. As long as our conscience is enough to guide us in the right direction… we can do our best to ovoid corruption.

I love Home and try to focus on the creative, fun positive things, when simply… I know better. I try to keep my beliefs OUT of Home when I know I should not be there in the first place. It is hard. Social media is the means of today…

I could go on…but I think I’m going to cut it right here.

Thanks Burbie, this was very brave of you.

By: kris4christ2

kris4christ2 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:52:54 +0000

Great article. I’ve been gaming for most of my life (about 21 years) and only been saved for about 5. My PSN ID is a great ‘tool’ and I’ve had some really wonderful conversations because of it. I get a lot of “I love your ID!” PMs and have made many new, awesome Christian friends. I never pass up the opportunity to talk about my testimony and share the good news (I notice some people will stop for a bit and listen, or sometimes walk away and come back a couple times). Now don’t take this as I just go up to everyone and start preaching, cause I don’t. I’m on Home usually to relax or ‘get away’ like most other people (and for my dailies of course).

I’ve had very interesting, and respectful, conversations/debates with atheists, and christians who’ve since turned away from Christ. As well I’ve encountered my fair share of hecklers, and people who just downright hate & despise anything associated with God, or at least ‘Christians’. But, it’s your actions and what you say as a believer that will make the difference, especially towards bystanders.

As KrazyFace mentioned, non-believers think all we do is pray, and we don’t know how to have fun. We don’t all think video games and rock ‘n roll are “the devil’s work”. I’m sure some of it is, but I digress. Home is a great place for the most part and people there are in need of hearing as much as anyone you would pass by on the street. This and other social medias like Facebook and Twitter shouldn’t be ignored, but possibly embraced if you’re trying to share the faith

By: Godzprototype

Godzprototype — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:18:16 +0000

When this topic was brought up at HSM about demonizing Harry Potter. Then the added element of peoples personal beliefs in Christianity was on the table. I felt like we might be playing with fire.
People seem so diametircally opposed on this topic in Home.
I love God! Not offended at all by anyones PERSONAL beliefs. I keep my ideas of spirituality to myself for the most part simply because for me they are still growing.
Yes… it is sad that people, that feel they are right on any topic. Feel they have to be overbearing to convey whats on their minds. And feel the need to demonize someones views or even much simpler. Their good time with others is a horrible thing.
Just relax. Have a good time.
In Home you don’t have to be convincing on anything. Enjoy your imagination. You own it.

By: Jin Lovelace

Jin Lovelace — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:08:49 +0000

That was the best comment I’ve ever read from you, good sir.

By: KrazyFace

KrazyFace — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:36:57 +0000

If you don’t understand it, fear it. That’s the general rule of the Human condition. Because of this default thought process, non-religious people will hear you say “Christian” and think you spend all day and everyday praying to Jesus for the safety of your children every time you see a scantily dressed avi in Home.

Also, those with that same train of thought will always assume that someone from the middle-east is a gun-wielding fruit loop who wants “DEATH FOR THE INFIDELS!!!”, sadly, the stereo-types stick to them all.

Faith is a fantastic thing (it seems) for those who need comfort or feel the need of justice when our laws lets us down, but can be so very very dangerous when wielded with a silver tongue and a self-serving goal in mind -- which is exactly what puts non-religious types at such opposing angles in contrast to those with faith.

As a comfort tool, I’m envious of those who believe in god and heaven and all the rest. The recent death of my mum has left me cold and unsure, and because I have no belief system in place, dealing with death so close is a bleak and lonely experience. *ANY* religion would help or at least quell these problems for me no doubt, but as it stands I have nothing… Much.

Regardless of how extreme some people can be (and this is aimed at EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF RELIGION) we must all try to remember that the real reason we have our faiths is to HELP ourselves, and each other, and NOT so we can be “offended” by stuff, or oppose other beliefs or even casually and quietly judge others.