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My roommate thinks gaming is for sinners
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MoogleWizard
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Did you turn it off? I hope not, don't give crazy people what they want. Tell her to STFU and go to a different room. Also, find new roommates.
There's no such thing as an intelligent discussion with a religious fanatic.
There's no such thing as an intelligent discussion with a religious fanatic.
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//ARCANUM
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There's no way a religion COULD say that, you know, cause video games are a recent creation (in terms of the span of religions). Unless scientology hates it or something.
Is she a scientologist? You need to get out for completely other reasons if so.
But yeah, what some other folks said - it's time to man up and/or get out of there/kick her or them out. And make sure to rub in the living together out of wedlock thing hard. Maybe you can guilt her into leaving.
take it a step further and pee inside the console itself. that'll keep her grubby mitts away.
That's not 100% true...but yes to some degree not literalists
As a practicing catholic this makes me sad
But you should just play diablo constantly
What's not true about it? I was raised Catholic and took eight years of high school/university education.
I would have given her a hearty chuckle, told the guy it wasn't my problem, and since I pay rent to live here I'll play video games to my heart's content and there's nothing any of them can do about it.
Also would have informed her she's not my mother and has zero control over my life so shut up and go complain to someone she can control aka her boyfriend.
Also would have informed her she's not my mother and has zero control over my life so shut up and go complain to someone she can control aka her boyfriend.
Agent Gibbs
Member
I came to post the same!
If i were you i'd go full (fake) religious zealot, demand they be chaperoned at all times, demand their room door be left open, random room inspections for any sinful underwear, sex toys etc....fight fire with fire my friend, do not let someone else dictate your life
She's a fucking religious fool.
Note, that doesn't mean that religious people are fools. It means that she is religious, and a fool because of it.
Tell her to grow up and stop being so silly. And certainly tell her not to use her religion as the basis of irrational opinions. It's wrong because "it's wrong" according to her bible is stupid to the point of being angering. Tell her to give you a reason, not a stance.
Note, that doesn't mean that religious people are fools. It means that she is religious, and a fool because of it.
Tell her to grow up and stop being so silly. And certainly tell her not to use her religion as the basis of irrational opinions. It's wrong because "it's wrong" according to her bible is stupid to the point of being angering. Tell her to give you a reason, not a stance.
irfaanator
Banned
you either gotta show her the avgn on super mario 3 or create a demonic circle out of video game items and tell her you're summoning satan.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Play Diablo 3 Really Loudly. Or show them Madworld 
if you have a wii that is.
if you have a wii that is.
This is a rather good point...bring this up
Maintenance
Member
If there is one, I have a special place reserved in hell already, so I don't care. But sucks to be you, OP, good luck moving.
Dreamgazer
Member
How big is her trust fund and do you think you can have a chance/benefiting from that money?
Your roommate is wrong as a whole imo. Gaming is no different than any other form of entertainment and if she is a Christian there may be questionable material( I avoid certain games myself, but no different than other mediums), but that's up to her discretion to avoid, not enforce on anyone else. I've never felt convicted or sinful while gaming myself.
I'm more confused my the other person. Are they married?
I'm more confused my the other person. Are they married?
ViolentP
Member
Probably wound up because she doesn't masturbate.
vagabondarts
Member
Save us from the avalanche of evil that is plants vs zombies!!!!
Honestly.... She sounds like a total shrew.
....I feel bad for your friend.
Like a lot of people that get off on manipulating others, it's not enough that she herself avoids it, she doesn't want you or her boyfriend to play them either because reasons.
Honestly.... She sounds like a total shrew.
....I feel bad for your friend.
Like a lot of people that get off on manipulating others, it's not enough that she herself avoids it, she doesn't want you or her boyfriend to play them either because reasons.
It's probably one of those people who think that it's a sin to have fun and enjoyment unless you're worshiping God or producing children (to worship God).
I don't think gore is what is so offensive to religious people. The bible - for example - is filled with stories about people getting stoned to death among other cruel things.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
Honestly, I think the wedlock retort is the easiest way to shut her the hell up, if she brings it up again. The only problem is that it might offend your best friend.
Is he also very religious, or just her trying to "make him" so?
Is he also very religious, or just her trying to "make him" so?
JohnnyHustler
Member
This. Chances are, she probably just doesn't like video games, and she's playing the religion card in a feeble attempt to put some weight behind her bias to keep it from being viewed for what it is - she's a controlling bitch that wants to tell everyone what to do.
Broder Salsa
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DryvBy
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It really does. Sounds like it belongs on /r/atheism, where half brave warriors fight fake battles.
Two simple steps:
1. Have her explain her position as to why gaming is wrong. (she'll cite religion)
2. Then ask for evidence that supports her religion.
You'll win.
Where's her children? Because I don't for a second believe that your male roommate would put up with that shit if he wasn't getting any. I guess they are married, careful, and not using contraception, as non-sinners? Or, if he's just hanging on, waiting, you need to save him from his future hell. It's your duty.
If you got a gf like that you better prepare for a lifetime of ridicule and being offended
boredofcanada
Member
I had to turn it off cause it's not my Xbone, ITS THEIRS. The irony.
Yeah I'm out of here when the lease is up.
vagabondarts
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7DollarHagane
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Yes, some people do twist religions to fit their own personal dislikes and prejudices.
Pretty sure the bible doesn't say anything about games or diversions being evil. Maybe gambling or sloth, but not games.
Pretty sure the bible doesn't say anything about games or diversions being evil. Maybe gambling or sloth, but not games.
Depends on the book of the bible. Catholics are hard core literalists about the new testament (Jesus really turned water into wine, rose from the dead)
Other books like genesis (was it really 7 days, did it happen exactly as in the bible) aren't always interpreted as literally
AtomskEater
Member
Tell her to fuck off, you pay rent and you're allowed to engage in activities in communal areas as long as you aren't naked and spread-eagled on the couch or whatever.
Also seconding bring up their out-of-wedlock cohabitation and enjoyment of movies, books, whatever. If that doesn't get her to worry about her own sins instead of other people's, it's time to look for a new place.
*head explodes*
Also seconding bring up their out-of-wedlock cohabitation and enjoyment of movies, books, whatever. If that doesn't get her to worry about her own sins instead of other people's, it's time to look for a new place.
*head explodes*
Ah I remember that 11th commandment quite well:
Maybe play some Dante's Inferno or even boot up some Populous and tell her you're actually God. That'll smooth things over.
Either that or tell her and your room-mate to mind their own f*ckin' business.
Edit: Beaten on Dante's Inferno.
Moses said:
Maybe play some Dante's Inferno or even boot up some Populous and tell her you're actually God. That'll smooth things over.
Either that or tell her and your room-mate to mind their own f*ckin' business.
Edit: Beaten on Dante's Inferno.
Ganondorfo
Junior Member
Tell her to play Xenogears/saga
Do they not play games on it then?