Arthur White37 said:So, here is my situation. I am quite fond of PC gaming, and there are times when I find myself lost in it for hours on end—honestly, I don't know where I would be if my parents didn't set some boundaries on my screen time 😢....
I have spent a significant amount of time delving into various conspiracy theories, and I frequently immerse myself in books regarding spirituality. I also make a conscious effort to practice meditation 😢, as I am truly striving toward a deeper level of spiritual growth.
My question is this: does my passion for computer games somehow undermine my spiritual journey? Should I consider giving it up entirely? If I were to stop, I suspect it would be an incredibly difficult transition for me to navigate.
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I feel like you might be getting a little too caught up in the whole spirituality thing. Honestly, I don't really see how being spiritual has anything to do with gaming. I mean, if you aren't feeling like going to church, then you just aren't feeling it—that doesn't have to impact your hobbies at all. If you’d much rather spend your time having fun with some video games instead of sitting through a sermon or praying, that is totally fine by me. You don't have to be a spiritual or religious person to enjoy yourself. So, if you love gaming, just go out there and play! It’s just as valid a hobby as anything else out there. On the flip side, if you do want to lead a spiritual life, you can absolutely still do that, even if you happen to play games a whole lot.
wearyowl29 said:They don't know the first thing about spirituality, and honestly, they’re just wasting your precious time when you could be doing something much more meaningful. Aside from constant violence, there isn't really anything else on the menu.
If you think they're "recreating" you... please. What they're actually recreating is a lifestyle fueled by drugs, booze, and nothing but sex.😁
PS I haven't touched video games in ages, and even back when I used to play, I never went for the shooters...
I was just sitting here thinking about why people always seem to label playing video games as such a waste of time. I mean, I guess it’s easy to judge from the outside, but it makes me wonder—is reading a book considered "productive"? What about watching movies, or getting out there and playing sports? Everyone seems to have their own way of unwinding, so I don't really get why some people feel the need to characterize someone else's hobby as just throwing time away. It feels a bit unnecessary, doesn't it? Maybe we should all just let people enjoy what they love.
Carol Campbell3 said:I honestly think modern TV is just straight-up ruining everything.
Today I actually slipped on the road and wiped out—nothing serious, didn't break anything—but this little girl (maybe 13?) sitting in a car nearby just started cracking up at me.
Where does a kid even get the idea that laughing at someone else's misfortune is okay??!
It totally reminded me of some of the cartoons they show nowadays—they aren't even cartoons anymore, it’s just pure chaos and violence being served to kids as "entertainment." It's sketchy that this stuff is allowed to air... Honestly, the head of NBC should probably be facing legal trouble or at least some serious psychological retraining...
I'm genuinely worried about the future with all this... recklessness? Or is it just intentional brainwashing for the younger generation?
I mean, He-man, who was such a huge hit about twenty years ago, wasn't even violent at all—not even close. And don't even get me started on the "classics" like Tom & Jerry. I can't count how many times that cat got beat up. I guess the reality is that people just find other people's stupidity or accidents funny; that's pretty much why modern sitcoms are considered the peak of comedy. To be honest, I can't really recall a single funny movie that featured perfectly normal characters (you know, people who aren't clumsy, awkward, or confused). People just love that stuff. I mean, who hasn't laughed at Charlie Chaplin (well, except maybe me).
I really think you guys are doing a disservice by romanticizing the past like this.