This is another one of those topics one should always avoid at the dinner table that have been brought to this forum (the other is politics). At least this is more entertaining.
This is another one of those topics one should always avoid at the dinner table
Good thing we're not at the dinner table then
But rules at the dinner table are applicable everywhere. Religion and politics make everyone uncomfortable, so they probably belong in the proper forum.
This is another one of those topics one should always avoid at the dinner table
Good thing we're not at the dinner table then
But rules at the dinner table are applicable everywhere. Religion and politics make everyone uncomfortable, so they probably belong in the proper forum.
Let's see. We have a statue of Satan as the first prize, and demonological symbology like an encircled pentagram prominently featured.. This goes way beyond having fun with the pagan celebration of the solstice. I'm nearly speechless. I can't believe that EA would have put out something this crass and offensive as a Christmas event. Seriously. Shame on whoever came up with this horrid idea, and double shame on whoever greenlighted it. Yeah. Let's mainstream Satanism for all the kids who play this game. What the he!! were they thinking?!
".... mainstream Satanism for all the kids who play this game. ...."
What kids??? You Have to be 18 to play TSTO. If some kids are playing a game they are not supposed to that's down to the parents not having proper control not EA's problem. I also agree that paganism is NOT satanism in any way.
If the update bothers you so much, take a break from the game and spend some extra quality time this holiday season with family and friends.
EA has to be applauded with coming up with something different for the fifth Christmas/Winter event!!
Let's see. We have a statue of Satan as the first prize, and demonological symbology like an encircled pentagram prominently featured.. This goes way beyond having fun with the pagan celebration of the solstice. I'm nearly speechless. I can't believe that EA would have put out something this crass and offensive as a Christmas event. Seriously. Shame on whoever came up with this horrid idea, and double shame on whoever greenlighted it. Yeah. Let's mainstream Satanism for all the kids who play this game. What the he!! were they thinking?!
I'm a Christian and I'm enjoying it. It's not the religious who have a problem it is the ignorant. Paganism was here long before Christianity and dare i say many of our ancestors were pagans. Santa, elves, reindeer and the like have nothing to do with Jesus ..some even say Santa is a false idol (who also has a basis of Odin) . We dont know what day or month jesus was born. The date of "Christmas " has changed many times before the church settled on the 25th of december. As a date of jesus birth and celebrations. Not santa, not any of the mess y'all are complaining about . Also in the old testaments people made sacrifices and offering to GOD all the time. Things changed when jesus was born (even though i believe the wise men brought incence and myrrh as offering to him) So, If y'all wanna get on a pedestal and preach why dont you know some facts. . Widely know facts by the way.. pagan symbol and satan symbol is similar but not the same it is reversed for satan upside down star is satanic just as an upside down cross is a satanic symbol but a right side up cross is christian!!!! Get it together people.
Thank you, you said this so beautifully. The only correction is that the pentagram has never been a xtian symbol (other then by simply not knowing or attempts to entice reactions from the masses who generally don't know what they are talking about.) FYI Satan is a Christian concept too. Every religion seems to get a good guy and a bad guy. Pagans were matriarchal in nature before the church came along.
It is the symbol of the earth and humanity, the circle around it is the universe all around. (Think Leonardo) the point up is the feminine aspect, the point down is the masculine aspect of humanity. The church needed to vilify early pagans that wouldn't convert. Remember, the church kicked into high gear in the 8th century or so, full blown in the high gothic era when the terrifying images began to appear on the cathedrals. Since very few people could read, images were the fastest way to convert and using fear to conform the pagans.
So far the pentagram is utilized in the feminine aspect. Maybe that's what's threatening?
Gonna ignore the flame comin at me for that little bit
Thanks again @Turkey1010 et al
So EA decided to go full SJW and replaced Christmas with this pagan ****. I am f...... disappointed right now and please don't give me that "but but Simpsons was always critical of religion" speech. Yes, "The Simpsons" has a tradition of criticizing religion and I think that is fine and good and all but the show also had lots of "real" christmas episodes. I am not that guy that gets offended very easily and normaly I wouldn't give a damn about some event in this game. It's only a smartphone app after all.
I don't really know why, but this move makes me genuinely angry and disappointed. I know this rant wont change anything, but i needed to blow of some steam, sorry guys.
PS: I don't like Lisa, I hate every epsiode with her, I hate it when she ruins Homers BBBQ and after reading her dialog in this update I rally want her to leave my town.
PS: I don't like Lisa, I hate every epsiode with her, I hate it when she ruins Homers BBBQ and after reading her dialog in this update I rally want her to leave my town.
A goat god statue isn't satan. There is nothing satanic in this update.
I'm not going to do any research here, but we do know, as has already been said in the game, that a lot of pagan symbology is attributed to Christianity, both secular and not. How likely is it that a lot more was "borrowed" to make Christian mythology more intriguing to the heathens?
Widely know facts by the way.. pagan symbol and satan symbol is similar but not the same it is reversed for satan upside down star is satanic just as an upside down cross is a satanic symbol but a right side up cross is christian!!!! Get it together people.
Actually, an upside down cross is a Christian symbol. I think it was the first pope who was crucified and didn't wanted to hold his cross the same as Jesus. The important truth is you can look it up to see the real details.
Widely know facts by the way.. pagan symbol and satan symbol is similar but not the same it is reversed for satan upside down star is satanic just as an upside down cross is a satanic symbol but a right side up cross is christian!!!! Get it together people.
Actually, an upside down cross is a Christian symbol. I think it was the first pope who was crucified and didn't wanted to hold his cross the same as Jesus. The important truth is you can look it up to see the real details.
"It's no worse than the Halloween event, if you're worrried about symbolism and demonic content."
Actually, it's a LOT worse. I can't find anything to even compare in the last two Halloween events, and nothing in either of them that is evocative of the worship of evil. And to put this out as a Christmas event is beyond the pale.
Actually, if I recall correctly, the 2015 Halloween Event was centred around Cthulhu, and while it may be a fictional god it is considerd an evil deity and known as "The God of Destruction", which small groups do indeed worship in horrific rituals and ritualistic gatherings.
Not to mention the Halloween 2015 Event included the Sepulcher of Evil. Pretty evocative of the worship of evil.
This is not a christmas event, it is a winter event. to suggest that EA release an event just for a christian holiday is hypocritical to your point.
I am sure there are several christian apps to download if you are looking for a game that is in the christian safe zone and does not contain ideas/beliefs that differ from your own
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Good thing we're not at the dinner table then
But rules at the dinner table are applicable everywhere. Religion and politics make everyone uncomfortable, so they probably belong in the proper forum.
Just substitute "walls" for "forum" or "game".
Don't watch the show much huh?
".... mainstream Satanism for all the kids who play this game. ...."
What kids??? You Have to be 18 to play TSTO. If some kids are playing a game they are not supposed to that's down to the parents not having proper control not EA's problem. I also agree that paganism is NOT satanism in any way.
If the update bothers you so much, take a break from the game and spend some extra quality time this holiday season with family and friends.
EA has to be applauded with coming up with something different for the fifth Christmas/Winter event!!
You think kids play this game?
Thank you, you said this so beautifully. The only correction is that the pentagram has never been a xtian symbol (other then by simply not knowing or attempts to entice reactions from the masses who generally don't know what they are talking about.) FYI Satan is a Christian concept too. Every religion seems to get a good guy and a bad guy. Pagans were matriarchal in nature before the church came along.
It is the symbol of the earth and humanity, the circle around it is the universe all around. (Think Leonardo) the point up is the feminine aspect, the point down is the masculine aspect of humanity. The church needed to vilify early pagans that wouldn't convert. Remember, the church kicked into high gear in the 8th century or so, full blown in the high gothic era when the terrifying images began to appear on the cathedrals. Since very few people could read, images were the fastest way to convert and using fear to conform the pagans.
So far the pentagram is utilized in the feminine aspect. Maybe that's what's threatening?
Gonna ignore the flame comin at me for that little bit
Thanks again @Turkey1010 et al
I don't really know why, but this move makes me genuinely angry and disappointed. I know this rant wont change anything, but i needed to blow of some steam, sorry guys.
PS: I don't like Lisa, I hate every epsiode with her, I hate it when she ruins Homers BBBQ and after reading her dialog in this update I rally want her to leave my town.
lmao. funniest thing I've read on here today!
Really? Coulda fooled me.
Actually, an upside down cross is a Christian symbol. I think it was the first pope who was crucified and didn't wanted to hold his cross the same as Jesus. The important truth is you can look it up to see the real details.
...However now we're really getting off-topic.
Not to mention the Halloween 2015 Event included the Sepulcher of Evil. Pretty evocative of the worship of evil.
I am sure there are several christian apps to download if you are looking for a game that is in the christian safe zone and does not contain ideas/beliefs that differ from your own