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why did you bother making this thread

also

OoT DS fake and gay

>>775616

You can still do that anon.

Catholics Worker farms, Amish, etc.

>>775625

Also there are some Christian monesteries that do farming I think.

If we stay firm with The Lord (and perhaps have the West repent and acknowledge it's sins, which would reveal its (((parasites))) )we may be able to see it in the future.

>>775623

The use of the gyroscope to aim is great, the n64 controller is well… the n64 controller

>>775616

The 12 tribes communities live that way of life. Look into it if you’re interested.

>>775682

>Look into a literal cult

I dunno about this one chief

>>775623

>Because

lol soz OP I was just being a dick funposting

I've never actually played the DS remake, and haven't played games for over 10 years, I only call it fake and gay because the original holds a very special place in my heart and memory and am not a fan of the different atmosphere created by the bright sheen given to the DS graphics, nor the changes to the animation of Link which is linked (pun not intended) to the controls, which brings me on to.. >>775670

>the n64 controller is well… objectively the best controller and perfect for OoT

I'm obviously being a funposting nostalgia fag but I get the sentiment, that game represented the ideal 'boy's adventure' and, because I loved the atmosphere of the world so much, would often just boot up the system to walk around town, play the mini games, ride around on Epona appreciating the landscapes, go fishing etc. etc., as I'm sure many of us did, in effect, living that idyllic rustic life you alluded to in your OP. Damn I loved that game.

>Play Animal Crossing on gamecube when I was a kid

>Start realizing it's not even a game, it's just a simulator of how life should be. The perfect escapism from the sinful dystopia I was born into where every Christian virtue is frowned upon.

One day we'll all have our cozy village and spend our days praising the lord in our riverside cabins.

>>779461

i know this feeling..i play AC sometimes. It's so relaxing, i hope to live in a quiet cozy place in the future, rather than live in dystopic megacities.

>>779466

There's a new one coming out soon and my brother wants me to get it so we can hang out together more by making our own town to live in.

I really appreciate "positive escapism." it's very different from what most people think escapism as.

In my opinion if the venue you're using as escapism preaches positive virtues and improves your consciousness and will to improve your own life, it's a positive form of escapism.

>>779467

i agree. Besides playing games sometimes doesn't hurt.

>There's a new one coming out soon

Yeah, too bad i dont have a switch nor plan to buy one for now, too focused on drawing and studying, i'll have to content myself with new leaf lol

>>779940

A cornfield isn't full of degeneracy and snares filled with sin and vice. I'd take the struggles of the farmer over the crushing horror of the city every single day of my life if I could. I'll soon have that chance. Polite sage for ranting.

>>779980

Those are the people you're supposed to preach to. Doctors aren't needed in a place without the sick. Mark 2:17. Why are you scared of degeneracy? Excuse me, but do you still have so much doubt in your faith? How insecure are you? Be grateful you don't need to preach among pagans who are ready to physically torture you to a slow and painful death like the saints of the past.

>>779996

Would you also admonish a recently recovered alcoholic for not wanting to enter a bar? Likewise, Sodom and Gomorrah are no places for me.

>>779999

If you're trying to recover from your sinful past, then recover. Fuga mundi is good, but it's not good to run forever. This is what monks and priests do when they feel too burdened by their responsibility in the world, and they will go back when they feel spiritually fresh and mentally prepared to do their work. Christians can't live in a vacuum echo chamber because God wants them to love one another as God has loved them. Christ Has loved every sinner with all his heart, mind, and soul.

are there any games which present Christianity in a positive light?

>>780061

Not really. No triple-A games, anyway. There are some independent games like Invisible Enemies specifically designed as Christian themes games; but, for the most part, it's just people memeing things like Link bowing at a cross - even though there is literally nothing like that in the games. Most video games are based in pagan legends or demonology.

>>780070

>Link bowing at a cross

That was an official early picture, and the early games had the word "bible" in it.

>>780061

Castlevania?

>>780074

>Invisible Enemies

>>780074

Castlevania, well I guess so. at least it's neutral. Cant say that about fedora tipping cuck Warren Ellis, writer of the netflix castlevania anime.

>>780078

It is an official picture…The picture of Link where he bows to the Cross with Jesus-Christ and (I assume) the statue of the Virgin Mary are Official…But they are not canon anymore.

Read here.

https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Symbols#The_Cross_and_Christianity

" Unusually, the Christian Cross also made an appearance in a piece of artwork of A Link in the Past created for the official Japanese Player's Guide, depicting Link kneeling in front of the crucifix, a Cross with the representation of Jesus' body, in prayer. While its canon status is very questionable, it is one of the stronger references to Christianity in The Legend of Zelda series and also seems to suggest that Link may have been portrayed as a Christian. "

This saga has a lot of Pagan symbols and a lot of Christian symbols, either implicitly or explicitly. There is probably some kind of Japanese religion thrown in it too. The fact is that The Legend of Zelda is clearly inspired by Germany and it takes inspiration in both paganism and Christianity.

And I mean…There are Churches and cathedrals in this Saga, and European medieval infrastructure, you can't say that they don't inspired heavily from Christianity. It's obviously not explicitly Christian but it has a lot of Christian symbols.

Just watch the end of OOT here in the Temple of Time, with the Bell's sound…

Here at 9:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge8zd1ZR-hc

And you could also make the argument that the Triforce could be some representation of the Logos, order of the universe, by it being the trinity of "God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit", which might be a symbol that portrays the spirit of the Cross.

Of course, all of this is never explicitly said in the game, in the contrary, but the symbolism is there, and it even says that the TriForce is the Order of the Universe (the Logos).

So yeah, it's not exclusively christian, there are also pagan stuff and other asian religions I'm sure, but since it's inspired by Europe Germany, you can be sure that Christianity has a main influence.

>>780085

>It is an official picture

That's an official picture? It looks like really, really bad fanart from some place like dA.

>>780087

Yes, it was an official picture.

https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Cross

"With its secret power, you'll be able to see enemies which you normally can't see."

— Zelda II: The Adventure of Link manual

The Cross is a quest item from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Obtained in the sixth dungeon, the Hidden Palace, it enables Link to see enemies who would otherwise be invisible. Without the Cross, navigating the Valley of Death, which leads to the Great Palace, proves to be extremely difficult.

"Although the Cross' origin is never explained in-game, it is known that Christianity was the intended religion of the Legend of Zelda series prior to the creation of the Golden Goddesses. This accounts for the prevalence of a cross motif in the two original games, as additionally seen on the shields of Link and Darknuts, as well as the tombstones in the graveyard. The last time a cross would be revisited would be promotional artwork for A Link to the Past, which included Link kneeling in prayer before a crucifix."

https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Sanctuary_%28A_Link_to_the_Past%29

And see video related tooo, it talks about Religion about this video game Saga.

>>780092

And here another guy's video on the same subject.

It is still possible op.

Too late for me but just do it man you got one life!

>>780071

>>780070

>>780078

>>780085

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>>780095

http://time.com/4369537/female-link-zelda/

The creator of Zelda games since Ocarina of Time wants Link to be a trap, so no. Also, Zelda 1-3 had christian symbols simply because it's an exotic and cool thing for the Japanese. Maybe it's true that Ocarina of Time's plot was a subtle reference to the crusade wars, but there's no message behind it. The Triforce isn't a christian trinity concept, it's based on the eastern spirituality concept of balance, similar to Yin Yang (and Light and Dark Force in Star Wars). It symbolizes Good (Zelda), Evil (Ganon), and keeper of balance (Link).

>>780297

Zelda has many christian symbols, deal with it.

>>780301

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FauxSymbolism

>>780310

Yuri animes have that in every episode.

All that happens is to help in our salvation. Clearly it is better for us to have been born now, instead of anywhen else.