Is it a sin for Christians to play World of Warcraft?

Answer 1

no. but youll likely be disgusted by the behavior of the majority of players.

A second opinion is that it is a sin for the following reasons:

1. Casting spells, magic, enchantments are clearly defined as sin in The Bible and are listed under witchcraft, in the game the clothing, weaponry and questing all involve heavily the above. One might say, well it is only in the imagination, but as Saint Paul wrote, "casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself"

2. Killing is a necessary part of the game, and though it is in the imagination, again it is written, "by beholding we become changed." What Paul meant is that as we think, we become.

3. Many of the names in the game are the names of demons.

4. As Christians we are taught that our time is of infinite value. The time spent is according to many ministers worse than wasted, and for many who become enchanted by the adrenaline rush of killing and of becoming powerful, there comes an addiction.

5. Most important reason of all, the axiom all Christians ask when not sure: What would Jesus do? Would he play a game where casting spells and killing is constant? Ask your priest and any minister and he will tell you "no".

Answer 2

No, to a religious person, Video Games may be indistinguishable from reality.