Gaming and Godliness, Part 1

Introduction

Many may ask church leaders for counsel about video games: “Should I, or those under my care, play them? If not, why not? If so, what kinds and how much?” To answer these questions knowledgably, pastors and elders must first understand what a video game is, what types of games there are, and what are their ratings.1

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Entertainment Fatigue – Are People Tired of Church?

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“When a local congregation creates a culture of church entertainment in an attempt to build a congregation, it will only be a matter of time before they begin to experience the negative consequences that emphasis will bring. Call it entertainment fatigue.” - C.Leaders

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'House of David' review: Visually stunning and spiritually rich series brings Old Testament to life

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“With strong cinematography, solid performances and a focus on biblical accuracy, Prime Video’s ‘House of David’ is an ambitious mix of drama and historical storytelling, capturing the fall of King Saul and the simultaneous rise of David with the scope of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the character depth of ‘The Chosen.’” - CPost

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Salem Media sells off CCM stations in $80 million deal

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“one of America’s largest Christian media companies, has announced the sale of its remaining Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) stations for $80 million, signaling the end of an era for the broadcaster’s long-running ‘Fish’ brand.” - CPost

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