Movies, video games, books, etc

[Lost_Wanderer]

Yes, because of the satisfaction that gives to people.

Not to steal the spotlight from Star Wars but in Skyrim, my satisfaction from ‘killing’ is the pleasure of blowing someone (or something) who just tried to skewer/eat/stab/butcher/mug me.

Well… that’s why I called it an analogy. You do know what that means, right?
Analogy - You’re as pretty as a rose… that person really isn’t a rose but is pretty like one. Get it now?

sees your analogy

Following your analogy, all I’m doing is supporting self defense. And in the context of playing the Empire in Star Wars, that’s really just akin to playing with an action figure that has exclusive functions.

 

[Razanir]

Yes, because of the satisfaction that gives to people.

What if you’re fighting villains in a just war? Remember, the actual commandment is “THou shalt not murder” While the Church prefers pacifism, it accepts that war (and therefore killing) is unfortunately necessary at times

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Have a sane person shoot a virtual human and then have a sane person shoot a real human. Come back to me when the psychological results are in.

Yep (unless you’re playing a certain, fictional, virtual reality MMORPG where the VR helmet you are wearing will turn into a microwave trap that will fry your brain if you die inside that game).

Yes people, that is actually a reference to a book, a TV show based on said book, and soon a PSP video game all in one! Good luck finding out what it is. MWHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! >BD

 

[Baelor]

Yes, because of the satisfaction that gives to people.

Do you really believe this? I want to make sure you are understanding what I am asking.

Scenario #1: You shoot your mother in the face
Scenario #2: You shoot an enemy Spartan in Halo

If I understand you correctly, you are saying that these are equally problematic. If you believe this, then please pray and read some Catholic theology, because your perception of the sanctity of life is not at all in accord with reality.

Well… that’s why I called it an analogy. You do know what that means, right?

Yes.

Analogy - You’re as pretty as a rose… that person really isn’t a rose but is pretty like one. Get it now?

No, given that the rose example is not an analogy, but a simile. This is my field of study, so I would know.

In your Planned Parenthood example, the janitor is actually participating in an organization that ends actual life. Thus, it is incomparable to video games, nor was the analogy (i.e. the referents) even clear.

 

[Neildown]

Yep (unless you’re playing a certain, fictional, virtual reality MMORPG where the VR helmet you are wearing will turn into a microwave trap that will fry your brain if you die inside that game).

Yes people, that is actually a reference to a book, a TV show based on said book, and soon a PSP video game all in one! Good luck finding out what it is. MWHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! >BD

I’ll be keeping an eye out. >.>

 

[DavidSears]

A *regular confessor *is key.

What’s the difference? I have a regular confessor, but I still get nervous that he could be wrong and my mind is telling me not to listen…

 

[Bookcat]

What’s the difference? I have a regular confessor, but I still get nervous that he could be wrong and my mind is telling me not to listen…

Well some expect to have “meetings” and thus may have greater difficulty finding a “spiritual director”…who has such meetings with one.

Generally the key has been to have a “regular confessor” who even “takes responsibility” for the one with scruples as their “confessor”.

PM if I can be of any further assistance.

 

[edwest2]

It’s always wise to ask questions like this. I think you should talk to a priest. As Catholics grow in holiness, the world does become different. I’ve read posts here that basically say: “When I was a so-so Catholic, I let things slide. Now that I’m more devout, I’ve come to realize that I’ve lost interest in or want to avoid certain movies, video games and books.”

I know one budding screenwriter, and I asked him, “What do you think about profanity in movies?” He basically said he ignores it, but that’s just him; a self-admitted marginal Catholic.

So it’s not a trivial issue and it’s not an extreme - watching this movie or playing this game will turn you into a serial killer - issue. Depending on your age and background, you may become distracted from doing things that are more worthwhile, or more pleasing to God.

Best,
Ed

 

[DavidSears]

Well some expect to have “meetings” and thus may have greater difficulty finding a “spiritual director”…who has such meetings with one.

Generally the key has been to have a “regular confessor” who even “takes responsibility” for the one with scruples as their “confessor”.

PM if I can be of any further assistance.

I’ll PM you now

 

[DavidSears]

It’s always wise to ask questions like this. I think you should talk to a priest. As Catholics grow in holiness, the world does become different. I’ve read posts here that basically say: “When I was a so-so Catholic, I let things slide. Now that I’m more devout, I’ve come to realize that I’ve lost interest in or want to avoid certain movies, video games and books.”

I know one budding screenwriter, and I asked him, “What do you think about profanity in movies?” He basically said he ignores it, but that’s just him; a self-admitted marginal Catholic.

So it’s not a trivial issue and it’s not an extreme - watching this movie or playing this game will turn you into a serial killer - issue. Depending on your age and background, you may become distracted from doing things that are more worthwhile, or more pleasing to God.

Best,
Ed

I like this. I always feel so insecure. I don’t base my religious values off of forum advice don’t get me wrong, but I like to see what other Christians say about the matter. But as I look at a lot of threads about matters that are not discussed in the Bible or catechism, and when they are not, its like a battlefield and they fight. So I just see a priest.