Comments on: If The Army Can Make An Awesome Video Game, Why Can’t Christians? The Friday Nooner (EST)! http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/ The CRACKED.com take on the world, in America's oldest weblog, since 1958. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: ninetailedfox http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-16205 ninetailedfox Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:55:26 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-16205 heard a nasty rumor that the US military is trying to evanglize its military using that Left behind eternal forces, two websites talked about the evangelization of the US military, religion and military make strange bedfellows (and my personal feelings is im not a fan of christianity OR islam, they are both troublemakers, even some liberal monotheists are a little......strange, in a bad way) heard a nasty rumor that the US military is trying to evanglize its military using that Left behind eternal forces, two websites talked about the evangelization of the US military, religion and military make strange bedfellows (and my personal feelings is im not a fan of christianity OR islam, they are both troublemakers, even some liberal monotheists are a little……strange, in a bad way)

]]> By: Andy http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12856 Andy Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:05:14 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12856 I want to see a Scientology game in a similar vein... perhaps a first person shooter playing as Tom Cruise, nailing the few unfaithful in Hollywood and taking down Thetons, or a Theme-Park type game where you have to build as many churches of scientology as possible, the objective is to fill your pockets as quick as you can while luring the gullible into your churches with various convoluted nonsense endorsed by Sci-Fi authors...perhaps this could have a bonus stage where you got to spend your hard won dumb-ass-cash on shiny sportscars and hos as quickly as possible? I want to see a Scientology game in a similar vein… perhaps a first person shooter playing as Tom Cruise, nailing the few unfaithful in Hollywood and taking down Thetons, or a Theme-Park type game where you have to build as many churches of scientology as possible, the objective is to fill your pockets as quick as you can while luring the gullible into your churches with various convoluted nonsense endorsed by Sci-Fi authors…perhaps this could have a bonus stage where you got to spend your hard won dumb-ass-cash on shiny sportscars and hos as quickly as possible?

]]> By: Ragnar http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12825 Ragnar Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:50:38 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12825 Yes, when I read the book series, I supported the anti-christ all the way up until book 8 or so. Even if I had an omniscient viewpoint, he was still a great leader until book 8 (His whole unity and peace thing for the world, I think, outdid any destruction he did before that book) It was only with the mass executions that he wasn't so nice a guy anymore. But yea, for the vast majority of the series, antichrist = good guy. Yes, when I read the book series, I supported the anti-christ all the way up until book 8 or so. Even if I had an omniscient viewpoint, he was still a great leader until book 8 (His whole unity and peace thing for the world, I think, outdid any destruction he did before that book)

It was only with the mass executions that he wasn’t so nice a guy anymore. But yea, for the vast majority of the series, antichrist = good guy.

]]> By: Randomlick http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12605 Randomlick Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:39:02 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12605 "Their choice is to either join the AntiChrist – which is an imposturous one world government seeking peace for all of mankind, or they may join the Tribulation Force – which seeks to expose the truth and defend themselves against the forces of the AntiChrist.” Anyone else think that theres something wrong with the above quote from the FAQ? All the AntiChrist's want to do is live peaceful lives but the Christians have to go and mess that up for everyone....sound familiar? “Their choice is to either join the AntiChrist – which is an imposturous one world government seeking peace for all of mankind, or they may join the Tribulation Force – which seeks to expose the truth and defend themselves against the forces of the AntiChrist.”

Anyone else think that theres something wrong with the above quote from the FAQ?
All the AntiChrist’s want to do is live peaceful lives but the Christians have to go and mess that up for everyone….sound familiar?

]]> By: Dr Truth http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12503 Dr Truth Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:41:15 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12503 I want to play the level where you get to play as fred phelps and verbally assault the new age thinkers. I want to play the level where you get to play as fred phelps and verbally assault the new age thinkers.

]]> By: Julie Kyle http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12496 Julie Kyle Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:19:23 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12496 'Those who make you believe absurdities, can make you commit attrocities....' So it's really not their fault..... J ‘Those who make you believe absurdities, can make you commit attrocities….’

So it’s really not their fault…..

J

]]> By: Yeah right http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12372 Yeah right Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:15:21 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12372 http://www.adultswim.com/games/biblefight/ To put it bluntly: yes. http://www.adultswim.com/games/biblefight/

To put it bluntly: yes.

]]> By: Wise-acres http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12344 Wise-acres Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:10:59 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12344 Maybe the rapture has already happened and God has already taken the good christian programmers with him. Maybe thats why christian games suck so, so bad. Don't you know that all the good musicians and programmers are aligned with the devil. Hail Satan! Maybe the rapture has already happened and God has already taken the good christian programmers with him. Maybe thats why christian games suck so, so bad. Don’t you know that all the good musicians and programmers are aligned with the devil.
Hail Satan!

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12322 Jonathan Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:50:20 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12322 My concern is that perhaps this is not Christian after all, since the Revelation to St. John explicitly says that anyone who adds to the words of the prophecy shall have all the sufferings and torments of the prophecy added to them personally. Therefore doesn't it seem better to leave this alone and await what will be? The interpretation contained within this game may constitute an expansion. Besides, every game eventually gets old and seems exhausted. Do we as Christians want the prophecy of what is to come to SEEM old and exhausted of meaning? It is NOT a game, it is a reality we anticipate. And could this game not lead to a kind of gloating over the destruction of those left behind, i.e. those who are dead to God? All faithful people are exhorted not to gloat over the deaths of their enemies, but to give thanks to the Most High for their salvation. I am not steadfastly against this game but I think it is dangerous. Yet, when compared with the decidedly evil influence of most games, I think it must be viewed positively. So, with this bifurcated potential, I will await its fruits in order to discern its true worth. May Christ give it worth and illuminate those who play it. My concern is that perhaps this is not Christian after all, since the Revelation to St. John explicitly says that anyone who adds to the words of the prophecy shall have all the sufferings and torments of the prophecy added to them personally. Therefore doesn’t it seem better to leave this alone and await what will be? The interpretation contained within this game may constitute an expansion.
Besides, every game eventually gets old and seems exhausted. Do we as Christians want the prophecy of what is to come to SEEM old and exhausted of meaning? It is NOT a game, it is a reality we anticipate. And could this game not lead to a kind of gloating over the destruction of those left behind, i.e. those who are dead to God? All faithful people are exhorted not to gloat over the deaths of their enemies, but to give thanks to the Most High for their salvation.
I am not steadfastly against this game but I think it is dangerous. Yet, when compared with the decidedly evil influence of most games, I think it must be viewed positively. So, with this bifurcated potential, I will await its fruits in order to discern its true worth. May Christ give it worth and illuminate those who play it.

]]> By: polemarch1 http://www.cracked.com/blog/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12315 polemarch1 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:30:01 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/2008/03/07/if-the-army-can-make-an-awesome-video-game-why-cant-christians-the-friday-nooner-est/#comment-12315 Contrary to misinformation on the web, this game does not include references to any other religion. Also, there is NO killing in the name of God, and NO convert or die missions. All content has been reviewed and approved by Tyndale House Publishers prior to publication. Compared to this... "Are guns used by Christians against non-Christians? Why or why not? The storyline in the game begins just after the Rapture has occurred – when all adult Christians, all infants, and many children were instantly swept home to Heaven and off the Earth by God. The remaining population – those who were left behind – are then poised to make a decision at some point. They cannot remain neutral. Their choice is to either join the AntiChrist – which is an imposturous one world government seeking peace for all of mankind, or they may join the Tribulation Force – which seeks to expose the truth and defend themselves against the forces of the AntiChrist." From the FAQ at http://www.eternalforces.com/faq.aspx May not be "convert or die" but it sure comes pretty damn close. (Not that I really have a big problem with that, just don't bullsh*t on it). Contrary to misinformation on the web, this game does not include references to any other religion. Also, there is NO killing in the name of God, and NO convert or die missions. All content has been reviewed and approved by Tyndale House Publishers prior to publication.

Compared to this…

“Are guns used by Christians against non-Christians? Why or why not?

The storyline in the game begins just after the Rapture has occurred – when all adult Christians, all infants, and many children were instantly swept home to Heaven and off the Earth by God. The remaining population – those who were left behind – are then poised to make a decision at some point. They cannot remain neutral. Their choice is to either join the AntiChrist – which is an imposturous one world government seeking peace for all of mankind, or they may join the Tribulation Force – which seeks to expose the truth and defend themselves against the forces of the AntiChrist.”

From the FAQ at http://www.eternalforces.com/faq.aspx

May not be “convert or die” but it sure comes pretty damn close. (Not that I really have a big problem with that, just don’t bullsh*t on it).

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