Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted
Huayan once achieved the Legendary Eagle Master position, a very high ranking in Counter-Strike (CS).
“Why should I quit this good activity? While playing games, I can communicate and cooperate with people to achieve a win-win situation. I also gain empathy for others. These traits are all helpful for a person’s growth,” he said.
I feel like if you have to say it’s okay,/good because your religion says so, it’s cause you actually feel some shame about doing it and are looking for a way to excuse if to yourself and others.
I personally don’t think there is anything wrong with gaming hobbies. Though some people are addicted. And then it’s a problem.
Maybe he should just say he likes games. That’s fine.
God told me it’s good to play games.
God told me I should definitely take a 2nd wife and it should be that 15 year old Tina.
God told me I’m allowed to own everything and make everyone pay me for living on my land.
Rather Buddhist (I know Buddhism is atheist) or secular or whatever. Everyone always says their religion says they get to do what they want. Weird how it’s always "God says I get to ". And “God says you can’t”. But never the other way around.
I dont understand, where in the article does it say his religion told him gaming was good? If you are referring to the part about killing people in games, which is allowed under buddhist rules, that is him explaining how those two things dont collide (which many would assume), its not an excuse like you make it sound. Maybe you misunderstood his statements.