Well, I was thinking about this, most of you do or don't know what Second Life is, if not please go to and you can get a jist of what it is, basically an online virtual life other than your own right now, I have played it from time to time and a question has popped in my mind. God says that adultery and sex without marriage is wrong, but seeing as this is a virtual world, online, does the same apply? I mean, there are avatars that people control dating or marrying other avatars on SL or just delving into orgies, etc and the like, so my question is, is that wrong ( I know the orgy thing is, it's the same as porn I believe) but I was slightly confused, anyone have any questions or comments please let me know, but I figured that this would be good to discuss in case anyone else has wondered. Thanks and God Bless!
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I have never played second life, or even heard of it for that matter.:( But the Bible says that we are to abstain from the appearence of evil, that we're not even to look like we're doing something wrong. And i certainly wouldn't want my wife and kids walking in on me while i was romancing a virtual character.............................................that'd be awkward.:)
Christina Cheek > Anthony RodriguezOctober 9, 2007 at 1:40am
ROFL!!!! yea, that would be kind of hard to explain, lol, I know that on there though, some people take it too far and such, but there is an actual deal that the "avatars" sign IN GAME that state they are married to such and such avatar, same with divorce >< though I think you actually have to pay a Linden$ fee for that too ( L$ are currency in game)....I have/had a few friends on there, but all I did was sell skins...avatar skins O.o, lol... people actually make RL money this way, but I find comics a better and more pleasing past time :D
I think as long as you can play the game without a divided heart, you're okay. We all invest some part of ourselves in the characters we read. When Disney's Aladdin kissed Princess Jasmine, I can make the distinction that while it moves me, I am not he. In Final Fantasy, I can get into role playing the hero as he romances the heroine. I don't confuse myself with the character. In theory it shouldn't necessarily be different just because you generate the character and personality yourself in SecondLife.
On the other hand, I've fallen in love with people while playing Everquest and Everquest 2, and I've seen it happen with a lot of other people as well. One friend was incredibly depressed because his 'game-wife' was married to another in real life, and he was falling in love with her. I knew a guy who kept falling in love and asking other players about themselves, hoping to get their email addresses and such. For me, it would be a sin to get involved in a game romance because I know I will most likely fall in love and there would be pain and sorrow.
But again, I think it depends on the person playing. It's like the 'meat offered to idols' thing, some can handle it, and some can't.
wow, didn't really look at it that way, but your right. I do play SL from time to time, but I don't end up falling for the actual other on the other end, nor get jealous. Thanks for the insight to this subj. :D
Oh that I understand, I was thinking the same thing that it really would be considered such, now, when I said that I have played the game I just went around opening up my shop on there, but haven't been on in several months due to business. But I agree with the fact that it would be considered cyber sex.
Sean Taylor > Christina CheekSeptember 28, 2007 at 11:37am
My personal thoughts on things like Second Life are the same as they are with any other RPG type of setup, from online to table top to LARPing. (If you don't what those are, then you're among the fortunate. *grins*). Aside from the sexual type of roleplaying, I think it's just storytelling.
For example, I play in several PBeMs (play by e-mail rpgs), and as I writer I seek to play from different povs in order to improve my ability to tell a story. I've played characters of different races and genders than my own, but rpg-ing a female character doesn't by any stroke make me a transvestite any more than writing a story from the perspective of a female character does.
That said, I think the same thing applies, at least on a theoretical level, in something like Second Life. If you view the game as having a character controlled by you and not an extension of you, then by all means, have that character have a relationship, get a job, etc. But remember where the Bible draws the lines for conduct (and where the rules of the game draw the lines).
However, the danger comes from those who really do see their Second Life as an extension of their real personality or person. To that person, ANY kind of rpg-ing can be dangerous because it can begin to supercede their real life. (And not in some stupid D&D made for TV movie kind of way.) Then it can begin to plant thoughts of "well, maybe this person and I who get along so well together in the game really do seem to connect, so maybe I should leave my husband or wife," and that clearly becomes a dangerous place to be.
That said, I've rpg'd characters who have dated other characters or pursued relationships with them, but not once did those cause me to question my relationship with my wife, nor did they for the other players -- both male and female. Everyone involved understood that the game was an exercise in storytelling, not an extension of their real life.
Perhaps a bit existential, but I hope I said it in a way that makes at least some sense.
I do know what larping and rpgs are lol :D but i don't take those to the extremes lol yea you make sense, just wanted others views on the subj i was wonderin bout lol
Sean Taylor > Christina CheekSeptember 28, 2007 at 6:02pm
I think a little common sense and cold logic are a far superior and more Christan responses to most of the questions and issues we face in the world (particularly in the so-called gray areas) rather than the typical knee-jerk reactions we Christians tend to jump to so often. *grins*
LOL ^^ well, again it was something that came up in my mind as to what was actually wrong or right, because well...I didn't know, but I appreciate the response, from everyone! :D
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On the other hand, I've fallen in love with people while playing Everquest and Everquest 2, and I've seen it happen with a lot of other people as well. One friend was incredibly depressed because his 'game-wife' was married to another in real life, and he was falling in love with her. I knew a guy who kept falling in love and asking other players about themselves, hoping to get their email addresses and such. For me, it would be a sin to get involved in a game romance because I know I will most likely fall in love and there would be pain and sorrow.
But again, I think it depends on the person playing. It's like the 'meat offered to idols' thing, some can handle it, and some can't.
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For example, I play in several PBeMs (play by e-mail rpgs), and as I writer I seek to play from different povs in order to improve my ability to tell a story. I've played characters of different races and genders than my own, but rpg-ing a female character doesn't by any stroke make me a transvestite any more than writing a story from the perspective of a female character does.
That said, I think the same thing applies, at least on a theoretical level, in something like Second Life. If you view the game as having a character controlled by you and not an extension of you, then by all means, have that character have a relationship, get a job, etc. But remember where the Bible draws the lines for conduct (and where the rules of the game draw the lines).
However, the danger comes from those who really do see their Second Life as an extension of their real personality or person. To that person, ANY kind of rpg-ing can be dangerous because it can begin to supercede their real life. (And not in some stupid D&D made for TV movie kind of way.) Then it can begin to plant thoughts of "well, maybe this person and I who get along so well together in the game really do seem to connect, so maybe I should leave my husband or wife," and that clearly becomes a dangerous place to be.
That said, I've rpg'd characters who have dated other characters or pursued relationships with them, but not once did those cause me to question my relationship with my wife, nor did they for the other players -- both male and female. Everyone involved understood that the game was an exercise in storytelling, not an extension of their real life.
Perhaps a bit existential, but I hope I said it in a way that makes at least some sense.
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