Talk:The Truth About Minecraft/@comment-98.196.29.144-20150526200745

I can see spiritual and biblical allegories as I observe people playing mine craft; however, I also see something alarming. I see addiction, isolation, wasted time, a thief of intimacy between friends and family members. I am not surprised by it, since electronic devices have become communication for human beings. I read an article about MC, and many bible verses to back up the situations that happen in the game, but can many not see the negative side effects for people who may have addictive personalities. I see the artistry of it. I see an opportunity for people to use their talent and exerise their minds'''. This is not a bad thing in my opinion, but I guess what it boils down to is that parents need to limit the time children do any type of gaming. MC is much better morally for children, but as I mentioned, there needs to be a balance, as with other things in life. I have a child in my family who spends way too much time playing mine craft, and we are trying to encourage this child to do some other things. Obesity is a problem in America, and  young children, dont read as much, exercise as much, and interpersonal relationships are becoming less valuable to people. I don't blame Mine Craft for this. I blame myself as a grandparent, and I believe we have become lazy. We are trying to entertain children and compete with the glamore and glitz of our society, and I find that empty. This spirits and souls (mind, intellect, will, and emotions), as well as bodies of our children need to be nurished and nurtured. With the previous article I read, I just can't agree that MC is a substitute for reading spiritual truth. It may entertain, and children may exercise and stretch creative abilities, but there is no substitute for relationships, and seeking spiritual truths by reading, prayer, and meditation. I know this is my personal view, but I do care about our society, and about our future generations.'''