Video gaming, the XBOX 360, and Christians -- How should Christians handle the video gaming craze?
The modern marketplace is obsessed with video games. I can't say I blame them. When I was in junior high, my parents bought me a brand new Intellivision video game system. (Technically, it was the Sears Super Video Arcade - but same thing). Yes, I know I'm dating myself. Hey, at least it was a couple steps up from Pong! Anyway...ever since my Intellivision, I've been hooked on video (and computer) games.
Over the years, I've owned a Sega Genesis, a Dreamcast, a PlayStation 2, an XBOX, a Nintendo GameCube, and now a brand new XBOX 360 - which is still in the box, because I have no games for it. **Note: I didn't buy it. I won it in a contest. And it came with only one controller and NO games. So, it's still in the box.
Anyway...where was I? Oh, yeah, video gaming and Christianity. Here's the deal...
There are some Christians who believe that video gaming is wrong. For that matter, there are some Christians who believe that pretty much all forms of entertainment are wrong. And there are other, more reasonable (I would add) Christians, who accept video gaming, but believe violence in video games is wrong. For these Christians, playing Halo 3 on my new XBOX 360 is a big, fat "No-No."
So...fellow Christians...what do YOU think? What XBOX 360 games are acceptable for a Christian family? Any recommendations?
