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Twittering from SL: Why?

Second Life Insider

Aug 15th 2007 9:38AM Once virtual worlds go more mainstream and have time to breath, I think there will be less and less emphasis on separating your virtual community and your RL community. So it makes sense for this no?

Visual metaphors - the user interface isn't what you think it is

Second Life Insider

Aug 15th 2007 9:31AM Interesting discussion. I'm posting similar topics on my blog: http://www.rezyourmind.com

Oh, no. Why can't the missionaries leave people alone?

Second Life Insider

Aug 1st 2007 4:35PM Although not catholic, I am protestant. In that disclosure, I want to say I'm not condemning you or others who don't believe Jesus is God. I believe that right doesn't belong to me nor would I want it. But I have some comments relating to your logic which seems inconsistent to the world that I want to share for the sake of bring another color to this picture. Forgive me if I interpret anything incorrectly. And please, do not read my tone as angry. Here's my 2 cents:

"Listen, regardless of your personal creed or religion, chances are two things are likely..."

I think it's presumptuous to think everyone falls into those categories. Are there not many who seek truth and are open to hearing others thoughts? Even in adulthood. I hope so.

"People, we're all adults here. We can make our own choices..."

Unfortunately, not all adults make good decisions.

Secondly, everyone is selling something: their opinion, their beliefs, their religion, their idea of truth or non-truth. Why separate Christians as being a group to mute when in fact you and I listen to(and see) others around us share and live out their beliefs or philosophy all the time? If we've all made our minds up, why even write this article which is a persuasive/opinion blog? Do you not wish to have others believe you? So that is where the Christian stands as well. We want to share what we believe, just like the next person who hopes to find meaning in this life.

That brings up another point though. Sharing our faith to non-Christians isn't the only purpose for the Church. I'm glade you want to point that out here but I think it's important to note that a very big reason for the Church to organize in SL (or anywhere) is to minister to each other. There are many Christians in SL and we believe we need each other. It is essential to our faith.

So I encourage any Christian in SL to connect to a church if you haven't yet. And I invite non-Christians to go as well, if inclined. I attend and recommend LifeChurch.tv on Experience Island: Great streamed in services on Sundays, cool sim, and even cooler people.

Last point I want to make is that many people who've encountered Christianity or see it from the outside can make stereotypes or judgments similar to the media who tends to look at the extremes first. I hope to be open to others and see past caricatures or stereotypes presented and look into the depth of their heart. I hope others can do the same, not just with Christians who are imperfect, but also with Christ who is more mysterious than one can explain.

Regards,
DJ Cure

Shopping for a protest group?

Second Life Insider

Jun 9th 2007 11:37PM I don't think LL wants to be involved with any of this. I think they are being forced to through government laws around the world putting pressure on them. They want it out of their hands. They aren't in the business of building a moral standard for this world. They are developers, hoping to build a mainstream VR platform. Their being broad because that's the best they can do to keep this somewhat low key. They'd like to please everyone but they can't.

When the server code is opened up, then this can be ironed out by private groups and governments for different served worlds. That's a separate debate in and of itself. And how it pans out, who knows.

But personally, I believe there is a moral law. I am not one to measure it on to others in knowing that I have not lived up to it myself and that God is the ultimate judge. But many of these things that we say we should be free to do are in truth making us slaves to a false since of pleasure that leaves us empty and useless. And I think it's meaningless to protest over something that only serves ourselves.

In the end, the greatest thing we have is love. Ought that be what we promote in the world? Is that not worth our time and organization? Like many though, I have ignored that before at the cost of others and myself. I'm grateful that love forgives.

Thanks.