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Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

Title:Discussions from a Christian Perspective
Notice:Prostitutes and tax collectors welcome!
Moderator:CSC32::J_CHRISTIE
Created:Mon Sep 17 1990
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1362
Total number of notes:61362

480.0. "Searching for Christian games software" by CHEFS::DAVEYP () Mon Jun 29 1992 16:39

    Help
    
    I am church youth leader for a local church in Newbury England.
    
    We have been having a long discussion about the use of technology to
    attract and retain the interest of some of our young boys.
    
    Does anyone know of any Christian games software.... at all ?
    
    I guess DOS or UNIX based would be best, but I am intereseted in anything.
    
    Even simply a contact number or lead on the trail would do......
    
    I can find nothing in UK, is there anything out there you know of of
    have heard about?
    
    Please let me know.
    
    Reply... or Mail chefs::DAVEYP
    
    		     Paul Davey @reo
    
    Thanks for your help.
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480.1CSC32::J_CHRISTIEPeaceTue Jun 30 1992 19:5913
    Paul,
    
    	I personally don't know of any strictly Christian games software.
    You might have more luck posting your note in GOLF::CHRISTIAN.
    
    	Tangentally, there's a couple Nintendo games, CASTLEVANIA and
    DRACULA'S CURSE, which incorporate traditional Christian symbolism.
    If you get a cross, it clears the screen of all enemies.  If you
    get a glass vile of holy water, it can be used as a weapon against
    your enemies.  The holy water creates a small fire when broken open.
    
    Peace,
    Richard
480.2ThanksCHEFS::DAVEYPWed Jul 01 1992 16:5112
    Richard
    
    Thanks for the pointers.
    
    I will look into the NINTENDO stuff sounds like it could be useful
    
    I will also take your suggestion of Golf::Christian.
    
    If anything else come to light :-)... please post it here as I am
    monotoring.
    
    Paul
480.3You might try calling Christian bookstores for suggestionsSHARE::VALENZANote me, you fool!Wed Jul 01 1992 17:1411
    Paul,

    I'll just mention this for what it's worth. The game Populous, which I
    think is available for MS/DOS machines, has borrowed many Christian
    themes for its own purposes, but it is definitely not a Christian game;
    it's far too irreverent for one thing, and it doesn't conform to the
    specifics of Christian theology, so I don't think it will suit your
    purposes.  It *is* a lot of fun to play, but if you are looking for
    specifically Christian games I can't think of anything right off hand.

    -- Mike
480.4Another tangentCSC32::J_CHRISTIEPeaceWed Jul 01 1992 18:0313
There are, of course, Christian board games.  These tend to promote
interaction among the participants, rather than electronic components. ;-)

My favorite would be "The Ungame."  The game is non-competitive and creates
an environment for strong interpersonal exchanges.  While there is a specific
Christian version, there are also versions for married couples, families,
students, and other affinities.

I've also heard of "Bible Trivia," but never having played it I cannot
vouch for it.

Peace,
Richard