"Civilization III is a Role Playing Game"

[Phatphal]

Ack...these narrow minded views make me sick

Just like them christian seminars at my high school who basically chanted " If you don't believe in god you are going to burn for eternity".

[alva]

I see they don't mind slavery either. Ah yes, that was allowed in the bible, wasn't it

Funny article though

[nhnlodat]

Now I will tell ya I am Christian but that has less to do with what I want to say then my personal beliefs. Why do you have to bash all Christians for the way this single (person) reviewed some games. To slam an entire faith for the belief off one person is wrong. I don’t have a problem with you saying he is to right wing for your tastes but when you come across like you are I think that’s wrong. I don’t wish to start some sort of flame war, but usually one of the reasons I like this board is because of the "intelligent" conversations that take place here. Not this blatant bashing and stereotyping of a group of people.

Again I am sorry if I offend anybody but this is my opinion.

NHNLODAT

[ariano_paluda]

Concerning the so called fundamentalists.....
The theory of evolution is just that...a theory...so personally I don't blame him for bearing a grudge against it....I don't agree with darwin either, but that doesn't at all keep me from playing the game...U see...the impact darwins theory had on world science is evident, therefore the GW's place in the game is correct...but that doesn't nessesarily make the theory right...u know?

I am a christian myself...but I also enjoy ruling the world hehe

[TheStinger]

Originally posted by nhnlodat
Now I will tell ya I am Christian but that has less to do with what I want to say then my personal beliefs. Why do you have to bash all Christians for the way this single (person) reviewed some games. To slam an entire faith for the belief off one person is wrong. I don’t have a problem with you saying he is to right wing for your tastes but when you come across like you are I think that’s wrong. I don’t wish to start some sort of flame war, but usually one of the reasons I like this board is because of the "intelligent" conversations that take place here. Not this blatant bashing and stereotyping of a group of people.

Again I am sorry if I offend anybody but this is my opinion.

NHNLODAT

you should go and look at the OT, this is reasoned restarined debate compared to there

[badams52]

Originally posted by MrBaggins
In fact this site just makes me want to write a game so they can review it.

I was thinking something along the lines of:

Title: "F*** God, The Bible, Al Menconi Ministries, Your Mothers, Children... oh and Hail Satan whilst yer at it"
Genre: MMOFPS (Massively Multiplayer Occult First Person Sacrilege)

Concept: You are an agent of Satan. Your task is to kill any religious agent, or person of faith. You gain occult power with each death, and become subsequently more powerful until the Dark Lord rules the Earth.

You can use a variety of methods of killing "innocent" targets such as weaponry (ranged and melee,) occult spells and special tools of destruction such as biological agents or nuclear devices.

All death effects are exquisitely rendered and you can play with (or drink) a victims blood afterwards. You can of course also rape or sodomize (in explicit sexual detail) any victim you choose to prior to their enevitable destruction.

There is a soul counter to tell you how many more targets there are to kill, maim and torture.

A scrolling ticker informs you of game events and or suggestions to perform real life crime and or mortal sins.

===

I wonder if it would rate a 0% at Al's...

Hmmm, Dungeon Keeper?

[badams52]

I have nothing against that site and I believe the same as I read earlier: they are providing a good service to those who think likewise. Having said that, my favorite is probably their review of Black and White.

In Black and White, the strong occult/supernatural themes are sugar-coated by the fact that this game offers minimal violence, virtually no language, and no nudity/sexual content. However, it promotes the message that everyone can be a god, which rejects the truth of the one true God; this, in my eyes, is far worse than violence.

For its promotion of the idea that everyone can be a god with no repercussions for his actions, even for human sacrifices, Black and White gets a 30% (F-)

[nhnlodat]

Just because you think this is a restrained debate doesn’t change my opinion. Again not to insult anybody. I still think any debate were people resort to name calling is not a debate at all. I respect your opinion TheStinger but it still does not change mine.

[TheStinger]

Originally posted by nhnlodat
Just because you think this is a restrained debate doesn’t change my opinion. Again not to insult anybody. I still think any debate were people resort to name calling is not a debate at all. I respect your opinion TheStinger but it still does not change mine.

Wo there tiger, i wasn't having a go, just making a point.
You carry on

[nhnlodat]

I am not trying to sound like some gun-ho activists. I just wanted to make a point like you. I guess sometimes what you write does not come out in the tone or manner you are thinking it.

I sense your sarcasm.

Just mho

NHNLODAT

[TheStinger]

Originally posted by nhnlodat
I am not trying to sound like some gun-ho activists. I just wanted to make a point like you. I guess sometimes what you write does not come out in the tone or manner you are thinking it.

I sense your sarcasm.

Just mho

NHNLODAT

I agree, no name calling just put your points across.
Unless its Paiktis and then you should falme him stupid

[Master Zen]

Originally posted by ariano_paluda
Concerning the so called fundamentalists.....
The theory of evolution is just that...a theory...so personally I don't blame him for bearing a grudge against it....I don't agree with darwin either, but that doesn't at all keep me from playing the game...U see...the impact darwins theory had on world science is evident, therefore the GW's place in the game is correct...but that doesn't nessesarily make the theory right...u know?

I am a christian myself...but I also enjoy ruling the world hehe

Obviously the theory of evolution has not been wholly proven, yet there is a plethora of scientific evidence to make us believe that it MIGHT be true. However, the religious (and for this I mean not only Christians) alternative that god created the world just like that *poof*, well, I find it a little harder to believe

(and trust me, I've had this evolutionary debate with my Christian friends more than once!)

[Cyclotron]

Theory: an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena.

Most people who say "it's only a theory" are using the colloquial version of the word, which is more similar to "conjecture" or "hypothesis" than the technical meaning of the word theory.

Thus, in a scientific sense, it is true. There really isn't any "might" about it. Of course, on a certain level, nothing is certain, but Creationism is not a scientific theory and evolution really has no competition as far as its specific sphere of explaination.

[Master Zen]

Originally posted by cyclotron7
Theory: an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena.

Most people who say "it's only a theory" are using the colloquial version of the word, which is more similar to "conjecture" or "hypothesis" than the technical meaning of the word theory.

Thus, in a scientific sense, it is true. There really isn't any "might" about it. Of course, on a certain level, nothing is certain, but Creationism is not a scientific theory and evolution really has no competition as far as its specific sphere of explaination.

Einstein once said that science brought us closer to God. Most Christians I know always quote this believing that ultimately science will bow down to the bible. I think Einstein's intent was that science would bring us closer to true knowledge, the REAL god.

[TacticalGrace]

Originally posted by ariano_paluda
The theory of evolution is just that...a theory

The Theory of Gravity is "Only" a theory.