Is religion preventing you from playing GTA4?

This is a reply to a post that was locked in the PS3 forums.Someone was not buying GTA4 because it says not to steal in the 10 commandments or something like that. They were worried that they wouldn't get into heaven if they played the game. Anyway below is my little rant about my view on religion and why I don't think you are breaking and commandments if you play this game.

I ask religious people to prove to me that god exists, and you know what they tell me?

I know god exists! When I'm down, I can call to him and he will cheer me up, when I am desperate he will give a helping hand, when I am sad he makes me happy, and when I'm lonely he provides me company ect... That is proof that god exists, I tell you!

Ok now we have little Jimmy and he has an imaginary friend called Fred. When little jimmy is down, Fred cheers him up. When jimmy is in despair, Fred will give a helping hand. When jimmy is sad, Fred makes him happy,and when jimmy is lonely Fred provide him with some entertaining company.

Anyone notice any parallels?

Jimmy's mom notices this, and books and appointment with a psychiatrist so see what the problem is. The psychiatrist looks over jimmy and diagnoses him. He tells Jimmy's mom that her son is delusional, and should grow out of this phase at some point. If little jimmy keeps this imaginary friend up for too long it could cause him problems and give him a deluded view on the world.

Anyway my question is, who is the delusional one here? Or, are they both? what makes believing in god any different then believing in an imaginary friend that provides you with the same comfort andhappiness? Why is one thought to be acceptable and the other a problem?

I'm 25 right not and I've never been brought up on religion, and I think I'm too old now to start making imaginary friends.

Now going back to GTA4.You are not stealing if you buy the game, and are stealing within the game. You are having fun, and you should be having guilt free fun knowing you bought the game to play as videogame (aka its not real life). You know it's not real, and you know you're not doing a bad thing, so you're really not breaking and commandment. Some of you guys are taking religious stuff to literally, and I think it may be getting to your heads

Midnight-Blue

What kind of messed up logic is that?

An act committed in a video game doesn't make the player sinfrul. If that were the case, my ass would have been lit up with lightning bolts a long time ago.

religion isn't preventing me from playing GTA4 but not wanting to be bored and disinterested is preventing me from playing it.

This is a reply to a post that was locked in the PS3 forums.Someone was not buying GTA4 because it says not to steal in the 10 commandments or something like that. They were worried that they wouldn't get into heaven if they played the game. Anyway below is my little rant about my view on religion and why I don't think you are breaking and commandments if you play this game.

I ask religious people to prove to me that god exists, and you know what they tell me?

I know god exists! When I'm down, I can call to him and he will cheer me up, when I am desperate he will give a helping hand, when I am sad he makes me happy, and when I'm lonely he provides me company ect... That is proof that god exists, I tell you!

Ok now we have little Jimmy and he has an imaginary friend called Fred. When little jimmy is down, Fred cheers him up. When jimmy is in despair, Fred will give a helping hand. When jimmy is sad, Fred makes him happy,and when jimmy is lonely Fred provide him with some entertaining company.

Anyone notice any parallels?

Jimmy's mom notices this, and books and appointment with a psychiatrist so see what the problem is. The psychiatrist looks over jimmy and diagnoses him. He tells Jimmy's mom that her son is delusional, and should grow out of this phase at some point. If little jimmy keeps this imaginary friend up for too long it could cause him problems and give him a deluded view on the world.

Anyway my question is, who is the delusional one here? Or, are they both? what makes believing in god any different then believing in an imaginary friend that provides you with the same comfort andhappiness? Why is one thought to be acceptable and the other a problem?

I'm 25 right not and I've never been brought up on religion, and I think I'm too old now to start making imaginary friends.

Now going back to GTA4.You are not stealing if you buy the game, and are stealing within the game. You are having fun, and you should be having guilt free fun knowing you bought the game to play as videogame (aka its not real life). You know it's not real, and you know you're not doing a bad thing, so you're really not breaking and commandment. Some of you guys are taking religious stuff to literally, and I think it may be getting to your heads

Midnight-Blue

Midnight-Blue

No, it is not a sin to steal in a videogame, you are just making it for fu, but understanding that it is bad to do it in real life. That's why the game is rated M.Thiago26792

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yes its anti-religiouse because i dont belive in religion. I cant understand the logic of a person that wouldnt buy it for religious resaons. This was the original post below

Posted by: earlaps

"I think most of us over 16 years old know what a support group is. It helps people get through a difficult time with some sense of dignity and self respect. I made my decision today-- and I admit I was of two minds--- not to buy Grand Theft. Part of my decision is in the word "Theft". The Ten Commandments say "Thou shalt not steal" The tablets said nothing about except in a video game. The golden calf that Moses was greeted by when he came down the mountain is today not a golden calf but a PS 3. Flame all you want, and make fun of religious people to your heart's content, but evil is evil, and role playing driving down civilians and getting bj's from prostitutes with AIDs will not get you into heaven. Having said that, I believe in freedom of speech, etc and please do not misquote me by saying I think the game should be banned or that it CAUSES bad behavior. It IS bad behavior. Those of us who make a moral choice need to know that there are others who agree and I welcome your voice.

It is a given that every teen age flamer will mock my comments because they do not care about heaven or hell, but only about "getting off" either in real or virtual life. People who hate religion will also come out of the woodwork, not to mention the fan boys who think it is treason not to love the latest hot game. We will need to forgive these people for their expected comments.

Please, let's hear from those of you who have the courage to say, even on a video game web site, that you have made the choice not to buy this game."

yes its anti-religiouse because i dont belive in religion. I cant understand the logic of a person that wouldnt buy it for religious resaons. This was the original post below

Posted by: earlaps

"I think most of us over 16 years old know what a support group is. It helps people get through a difficult time with some sense of dignity and self respect. I made my decision today-- and I admit I was of two minds--- not to buy Grand Theft. Part of my decision is in the word "Theft". The Ten Commandments say "Thou shalt not steal" The tablets said nothing about except in a video game. The golden calf that Moses was greeted by when he came down the mountain is today not a golden calf but a PS 3. Flame all you want, and make fun of religious people to your heart's content, but evil is evil, and role playing driving down civilians and getting bj's from prostitutes with AIDs will not get you into heaven. Having said that, I believe in freedom of speech, etc and please do not misquote me by saying I think the game should be banned or that it CAUSES bad behavior. It IS bad behavior. Those of us who make a moral choice need to know that there are others who agree and I welcome your voice.

It is a given that every teen age flamer will mock my comments because they do not care about heaven or hell, but only about "getting off" either in real or virtual life. People who hate religion will also come out of the woodwork, not to mention the fan boys who think it is treason not to love the latest hot game. We will need to forgive these people for their expected comments.

Please, let's hear from those of you who have the courage to say, even on a video game web site, that you have made the choice not to buy this game."

Midnight-Blue

If thats what he thinks then don't discriminate! Take it like this: He will miss out on the best game to date!

You should respect his decision not to buy the game. Seriously dude...not everyone has to do what you want.:roll:

My religion is Video gaming and it tells me to play GTA 4.......martialbullet

I'm a follower of Jesus.But I still play GTA....

Im not asking you to do anything, nor am I discriminating. I am asking religious people if they are in the same boat as this one person who is not getting the game. I understand people have different view from me and im cool with that. If anything i am questioning the persons logic, and asking if you religious people agree with him.

Im not asking you to do anything, nor am I discriminating. I am asking religious people if they are in the same boat as this one person who is not getting the game. I understand people have different view from me and im cool with that. If anything i am questioning the persons logic, and asking if you religious people agree with him.

Midnight-Blue

If you are talking to someone specific you should quote them so they know.....;)

I'd risk hellfire to play GTA 4.Rhazakna

I do know god exists because he has done things that I have asked when I need help! pspdseagle