*aside* When reading articles that put one in a feathered fluster... it often places a certain tone on an articles that follow... anger and hastiness lead to irrationality and spouting of (usually) nonsense. Please read this article slowly as you would a casual conversation over coffee.
"The bible says 'thou shalt not kill.' It doesn't say 'thou shalt only kill if it's a metaphor' or 'thou shalt only kill demons.' If this is viewed as okay because it's a only computer game, then bang goes any argument against Doom et al."
Although I am a pacifist, I have a hard time with matter a fact statements such as these... consider the following within varying ethical systems.
- It is ok to kill in self defense - It is ok to kill if you have no malice or hatred toward the victim and you're doing it to save other people's lives (ex. a group of people in hiding and there is a baby that will not stop crying... possibly giving away the location of those in hiding. The mother kills the baby to save to others)...
There are, I am sure, many more instances where this can be interpreted; from the most liberal to the most conservative view... but i just don't feel like thinking about any more... (and this is a case in point for my last note)
It is very hard to nail down what is right and wrong in this age of high speed communication... and sadly enough there is an increasing margin between those who truly investigate truth and those who look for quick answers and quick quotes to defend their points.
So katz, I agree with your general feeling of confusion as portrayed in your article -- I am confused myself.
And yes, I agree with the Christians out there who feel poorly represented... as Jon's views were not thought out very well.
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*aside* When reading articles that put one in a feathered fluster... it often places a certain tone on an articles that follow... anger and hastiness lead to irrationality and spouting of (usually) nonsense. Please read this article slowly as you would a casual conversation over coffee.
... but i just don't feel like thinking about any more... (and this is a case in point for my last note)
"The bible says 'thou shalt not kill.' It doesn't say 'thou shalt only kill if it's a metaphor' or 'thou shalt only kill demons.' If this is viewed as okay because it's a only computer game, then bang goes any argument against Doom et al."
Although I am a pacifist, I have a hard time with matter a fact statements such as these... consider the following within varying ethical systems.
- It is ok to kill in self defense
- It is ok to kill if you have no malice or hatred toward the victim and you're doing it to save other people's lives (ex. a group of people in hiding and there is a baby that will not stop crying... possibly giving away the location of those in hiding. The mother kills the baby to save to others)...
There are, I am sure, many more instances where this can be interpreted; from the most liberal to the most conservative view
It is very hard to nail down what is right and wrong in this age of high speed communication... and sadly enough there is an increasing margin between those who truly investigate truth and those who look for quick answers and quick quotes to defend their points.
So katz, I agree with your general feeling of confusion as portrayed in your article -- I am confused myself.
And yes, I agree with the Christians out there who feel poorly represented... as Jon's views were not thought out very well.
Captin