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Clone D
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Posted - 2014.06.02 22:57:00 -
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I just saw a corp named GamersForChrist. It gave me a chill. I literally shivered.
What's up with proselytizing murderers?
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Michael Arck
4576
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:07:00 -
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They've been out for a very long time. Why you care? You wouldn't mind if you saw a corporation named Satan's Minions. So who gives a ****?
Archistrategos
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing....only I will remain
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Atiim
Heaven's Lost Property
9056
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:12:00 -
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Going on a limb here and saying that maybe, just maybe, GamersForChrist is simply a corporation of like minded people with similar beliefs and values who's goal is to congregate with each-other and have fun while doing so.
As opposed to a group of people killing virtual clones in an irrelevant video game in an attempt to convert others towards their religious beliefs.
HvLP Spreadsheet Warrior
Why Do Slayers Get All The Credit? :(
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True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
10393
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:24:00 -
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Clone D wrote:I just saw a corp named GamersForChrist. It gave me a chill. I literally shivered.
What's up with proselytizing murderers? I.e. people who kill and then try to convert others to their religion.
Dude chill they are just a group of Christian gamers, or so I was told a while back, I see no reason why this section of the community deserves your derisive comments.
I do not think they are anything more than a community for those who already share beliefs. I also see no reason that anyone looking for religion or for those who wish to spread their religion should not group up for some enjoyable playing of video games.
Video games are a media form like any other despite what most people think, as such it can be used like any other media form for the same purposes. Who they are or what they do is purely up to them.
"You are weak Ouryon....weakness serves not the Empire. I shall teach you strength."
-Yurius of the Brutor to Ouryon
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Meiko Shiraki
A.P.E.X BRUTE FORCE
14
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:28:00 -
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uhm... killing in a video game has nothing to do with killing in real life. They're probably just friends who go to some christian youth group, have known each other for years, and decided they want to play dust 514.
Also, last I checked, there's no preaching in Dust outside of rp-ers who are trying to convince everyone that the Amarr Empire is the greatest. Even then, they're just rp-ing and have no intention of making you convert.
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Pvt Numnutz
Watchdoge Explosives
1324
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:34:00 -
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Well this is a game so its not hurting anyone, no more than the amarr are anyway.
Besides Christians and Arabs have been doing that for centuries, kill the infidels god wills it etc etc
Now if there was a corp called tower of silence that would creep me out.... |
knight of 6
Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State
1992
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:42:00 -
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uhhhh. hang on i have something in my bag of tricks...
this was a flame bait thread back in the day, but it's a mildly amusing read. OP was in gamers for christ at the time of posting as an fyi.
but they're at least from what i gather exactally as Atiim said.
my gif is gone, DINKLEBURG!!
Ko6, scout
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Joe Macro
Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance
8
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:48:00 -
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Atiim wrote:Going on a limb here and saying that maybe, just maybe, GamersForChrist is simply a corporation of like minded people with similar beliefs and values who's goal is to congregate with each-other and have fun while doing so.
As opposed to a group of people killing virtual clones in an irrelevant video game in an attempt to convert others towards their religious beliefs.
+1 It is this. You don't have to agree or join. But, don't hate. |
Dingleburt Bangledack
202
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:51:00 -
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Joe Macro wrote:Atiim wrote:Going on a limb here and saying that maybe, just maybe, GamersForChrist is simply a corporation of like minded people with similar beliefs and values who's goal is to congregate with each-other and have fun while doing so.
As opposed to a group of people killing virtual clones in an irrelevant video game in an attempt to convert others towards their religious beliefs. +1 It is this. You don't have to agree or join. But, don't hate.
Here you go, OP. Truer words are rarely spoken. |
True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
10396
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:52:00 -
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Meiko Shiraki wrote:uhm... killing in a video game has nothing to do with killing in real life. They're probably just friends who go to some christian youth group, have known each other for years, and decided they want to play dust 514.
Also, last I checked, there's no preaching in Dust outside of rp-ers who are trying to convince everyone that the Amarr Empire is the greatest. Even then, they're just rp-ing and have no intention of making you convert.
Everyone likes video games. religious and atheist people alike.
No I expect you to convert
"You are weak Ouryon....weakness serves not the Empire. I shall teach you strength."
-Yurius of the Brutor to Ouryon
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One Eyed King
Land of the BIind
1755
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:53:00 -
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Let us know if you see Gamers for Pedophilia, that is something the community would be concerned about.
Otherwise perhaps learn some tolerance.
The REAL Internet King
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Derrith Erador
The Last of DusT.
1980
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:55:00 -
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And the point of your post is....? I hang out with GFC from time to time when I can't get a squad in corp. They're nice people, maybe you should let them have some fun and shoot people. You wouldn't persecute a random Atheist for playing a shooter game, why should we be any different?
Betty White, the worlds hottest grandma.
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Meiko Shiraki
A.P.E.X BRUTE FORCE
15
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Posted - 2014.06.02 23:57:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:Meiko Shiraki wrote:uhm... killing in a video game has nothing to do with killing in real life. They're probably just friends who go to some christian youth group, have known each other for years, and decided they want to play dust 514.
Also, last I checked, there's no preaching in Dust outside of rp-ers who are trying to convince everyone that the Amarr Empire is the greatest. Even then, they're just rp-ing and have no intention of making you convert.
Everyone likes video games. religious and atheist people alike. No I expect you to convert lol. I've gone to a few Amarr youth groups before. They were fun. we played some games, watched some Amarr Vegie Tales, ate cookies. I usually sat in the back whispering with friends though, so I never learned much about the Emperor.
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True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
10398
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Posted - 2014.06.03 00:00:00 -
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Meiko Shiraki wrote:True Adamance wrote:Meiko Shiraki wrote:uhm... killing in a video game has nothing to do with killing in real life. They're probably just friends who go to some christian youth group, have known each other for years, and decided they want to play dust 514.
Also, last I checked, there's no preaching in Dust outside of rp-ers who are trying to convince everyone that the Amarr Empire is the greatest. Even then, they're just rp-ing and have no intention of making you convert.
Everyone likes video games. religious and atheist people alike. No I expect you to convert lol. I've gone to a few Amarr youth groups before. They were fun. we played some games, watched some Amarr Vegie Tales, ate cookies. I usually sat in the back whispering with friends though, so I never learned much about the Emperor. (- . - )
Oh well just remember we have you cookies and probably took you to laser tag half a dozen times.
When the time comes you will know what to do.
"You are weak Ouryon....weakness serves not the Empire. I shall teach you strength."
-Yurius of the Brutor to Ouryon
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Scheneighnay McBob
T.R.I.A.D Ushra'Khan
5135
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Posted - 2014.06.03 00:03:00 -
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Because Christians need to shove their religion down everyone's throats everywhere they go.
Also, there already is a group of likemined people like that- it's called the Amarr Empire.
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Derrith Erador
The Last of DusT.
1981
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Posted - 2014.06.03 00:06:00 -
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Scheneighnay McBob wrote:Because Christians need to shove their religion down everyone's throats everywhere they go.
Also, there already is a group of likemined people like that- it's called the Amarr Empire. ... and people wonder why I avoid GD.
Betty White, the worlds hottest grandma.
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Atiim
Heaven's Lost Property
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Posted - 2014.06.03 01:17:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:No I expect you to convert You might wanna lower your expectations.
HvLP Spreadsheet Warrior
Why Do Slayers Get All The Credit? :(
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tastzlike chicken
ROGUE SPADES
282
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Posted - 2014.06.03 01:32:00 -
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because Gamersforironagejewishzombies was already taken...
I support legion. - it's more of a theoretical support. Depending on the feedback I get, it may become actual support.
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True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
10403
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Posted - 2014.06.03 01:40:00 -
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Atiim wrote:True Adamance wrote:No I expect you to convert You might wanna lower your expectations.
I expect you to as well.
"You are weak Ouryon....weakness serves not the Empire. I shall teach you strength."
-Yurius of the Brutor to Ouryon
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TunRa
The Last of DusT. General Tso's Alliance
617
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Posted - 2014.06.03 01:48:00 -
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You mean to tell me they are still around? Haven't seen them in a long time. Next you will tell me RAGING PACK OF HOMOS are still around.
You took my gif, back to FoxFour
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Clone D
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Posted - 2014.06.03 03:14:00 -
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Joe Macro wrote:... You don't have to agree or join. But, don't hate.
I'm not hating. Just wondering about the whole WWJD thing. I mean are these guys only playing the medic role? I just can't imagine Christ sitting around with the disciples playing FPS games, yelling, "WTF? I had that MF! How did he get me that quick!"
What would be Jesus' favorite weapon? Knives, HMG? Or would he be dropping REs and whispering "Blessed are the patient" to himself?
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Michael Arck
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Posted - 2014.06.03 03:37:00 -
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So basically you want to just talk bad about them. The human race, devolving faster than you would have ever realized. If you can let homosexuals live their life, let the believers live theirs.
Thread is just poor taste.
Archistrategos
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing....only I will remain
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Clone D
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Posted - 2014.06.03 11:02:00 -
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Michael Arck wrote:So basically you want to just talk bad about them. The human race, devolving faster than you would have ever realized. If you can let homosexuals live their life, let the believers live theirs.
Thread is just poor taste.
I do not consider it to be of poor taste. It is a serious quandary. I am an athiest, but I know a lot about several religions, including Christianity.
1. One of the foundational precepts of Christianity is to keep the mind pure. Doing something in your heart/mind is viewed as being the same as actually doing it in reality.
2. Does it help anyone, or show love to anyone? Christ expressly left a message of love with his actions. I cannot envision him playing this game, but I could imagine him socializing with people who do play video games.
3. It is a worldly influence that does not glorify god or promote the values of Christianity.
4. It is a direct simulation of a forbidden behavior. Thou shalt not kill.
In regard your response to my original question, there is not a strong comparison between Christianity and homosexuality. Homosexuals are not claiming to adhere to any of the above ideas, so I have no questions about why a homosexual might play FPS games.
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Izlare Lenix
Last VenDetta. Dark Taboo
635
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Posted - 2014.06.03 12:12:00 -
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Killing virtual clones is nothing compared to the death, imprisonment, torture and warfare religion has caused throughout history.
Gun control is not about guns...it's about control.
The only way to ensure freedom is by having the means to defend it.
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PLAYSTTION
Universal Allies Inc.
149
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Posted - 2014.06.03 12:35:00 -
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Atiim wrote:Going on a limb here and saying that maybe, just maybe, GamersForChrist is simply a corporation of like minded people with similar beliefs and values who's goal is to congregate with each-other and have fun while doing so.
As opposed to a group of people killing virtual clones in an irrelevant video game in an attempt to convert others towards their religious beliefs. ^this
I am a part of GFC, we have bible study on sundays and are positive, good people. Technically no one dies in this game so one of your points is invalid. We don't swear or anything and live christian lives and hope to spread the word of God to other people through our bible studies and behaviour. If you have a problem with us message the corp ingame.
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Open Beta Vet 23mil sp
R.I.P Dust 514
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Adipem Nothi
Nos Nothi
1307
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Posted - 2014.06.03 12:39:00 -
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Dude, they've been around forever. First saw them in Chromosome.
One of 'em sent me recruit-mail as a newbro ... I asked him WTF was up with their name ... He said something along the lines of ...
"If we can get kids hooked on videogames instead of crack ..."
Funny stuff. But the guy had a point ... kinda :-)
Shoot scout with yes...
- Ripley Riley
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IVIaster LUKE
Shadow Company HQ Lokun Listamenn
514
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Posted - 2014.06.03 12:57:00 -
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Jesus saves. o7
"I travel through the darkness carrying my torch. The illest soldier when I'm holding down the Fort."
Gang Starr
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Poonmunch
Sanguis Defense Syndicate
987
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Posted - 2014.06.03 13:21:00 -
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Start one called GamersForAtheism.
Munch
Anyone who buys AUR now is a fool.
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Denchlad 7
Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance
285
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Posted - 2014.06.03 14:45:00 -
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Im Christian, firstly.
Clones in a game that isnt real =/= Person in real life.
True, quoting our commandments as to say thou shalt not kill is correct, but Game =/= Real Life, defusing the argument already. And its not asif they go around messaging every player in a match trying to convert them to Christianity, do they. Leave them be. This thread is bad taste also as youre criticising peoples beliefs just because they showed them publicly.
If theyre name is causing you a problem, then im afraid you have a problem.
I will be the only player to Prototype every single god damn weapon before Dust dies. I swear to it.
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Chunky Munkey
Amarr Templars Amarr Empire
4792
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Posted - 2014.06.03 14:54:00 -
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It's an interesting point. Christianity is big on prosecuting thought crime. So playing a game where your goal is to kill people should be anathema to gamers who claim to be for Christ.
Unless, of course, this is on the list of things religious people jettison from their ideology in order to function in modern society, (Leviticus I'm looking at you).
RIP Stinky Sleeve.
RIP Dust514.
See you on Destiny. PSN: GSDSteVB
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