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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
“In our ongoing exploration of how Christians should engage with media, we arrive at perhaps the most practical question of all: How do we discern what is acceptable and what should be avoided?” - Don Johnson
“Following the release of ‘Wicked: For Good,’ many people have reacted to the film’s spiritual and allegorical elements and what it says about friendships, morality and the idea of good versus evil.” - CPost
“First, it’s about content control…. Second, screen time boundaries are easier to enforce with physical media….Third, there’s a values shift happening.” - Phil Cooke
“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
“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
Also:
“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
“The show’s primary purpose is not to educate but to entertain — while remaining true to the source material.” - RNS
“The Times seemed to state this somewhat derisively, but that ‘warmth’ is why Americans eagerly and loyally watched the show for nine seasons and 210 episodes—and have been enjoying it in reruns ever since.” - Daily Citizen