New Forgiven Website... FAQ idea.

Neirai the Forgiven

Neirai the Forgiven

Christian Guilds List Manager
Hi All!!

On our new website, we will have a FAQ section. In this FAQ section, we will undoubtedly have the usual questions: "How can I join?" "Must I be a Christian?" "How about endgame raiding? do you do that?"

However, I was talking to Adam today and I thought, 'hey, maybe we can use this as an opportunity to answer some of those naggin thoughts people have about Christians and WoW, such as "do Christians game? I thought they could only play non-violent games like solitaire or word puzzles" or "Christians only ever play pallys, right? and NEVER warlocks"'. So what I am proposing is that we add a "Christians and gaming" section to the FAQ... And that we post on the main server forums asking people for questions, and answer them in clear, concise, and non-defensive/aggressive ways.

Then, we post the FAQ link back to the forum. I'll try to upkeep that FAQ as much as possible based on the questions, and comments given by people on the forum. I'll also try to restate any negatively phrased questions as real questions. (e.g. You are bigots!! You hate the gays!!! == What about the Christian stand on homosexuality?) Yeah that's right, if it comes up, I'll even try tackle the hard ones...

Anyways, I don't plan on doing this myself ;) I wana know what you guys and gals think, and I want to know what to say most of the time. I also want to know if you think that this is a reaaaaallly BAD idea. And I'd like to know if you have any questions that you feel should be answered on this FAQ.

Also, I'd like to say, if and when I post the thread on the forums asking for data, I expect, and actually want, a lot of very negative invective-laden responces. What I half expect, and do not want, is negative invective-laden comebacks from the Christian community. I'm sure I don't have to say this, but I will... we, as the Forgiven, don't need to respond to the negativity. If someone posts a flame, I will simply post back saying "<Distilled Question> This and more will be answered on our FAQ at <url>" and leave it at that. We aren't collecting this information so we can reason, or argue, or fight with people. We're here to (and pardon how pollitically correct this sounds) promote understanding between non-Christians and Christians. I found that in the past, many of the posts about Christians on the forums have been BADLY misinformed. We should be better at getting the truth out, and this is a great tool to do it with.

For the truth will set 'em all free :)

God bless, and get back to me on this! :)


Neirai the Forgiven
 
Basic FAQ is up on the site. Start submitting questions and answers and I will post them as they come. Thanks all!
 
Allright, here is the questions that have been asked so far... I don't have answers for them yet, I'm relying on the guild to help come up with them :)

I've grouped them in three headings... Most of them we will agree with, but I'm interested to see what everyone can come up with :) Anyways, feel free (even if you AREN'T from the Forgiven) to submit your answers. I think it is up to the officers to decide what is going to go onto the web site. :)

"From Christians"
.> Doesn't the content of WoW, i.e. killing, war, sorcery, idolatry, etc contradict the message of Jesus Christ. I'm a Christian, how do I justify playing?


"About Christians"
.> Are Christians really opposed to violence? What about wars fought in God's name? Christians did that a lot, so are only 'their' wars legitimate?

.> Don't Christians have a rather one-sided viewpoint? What about other religions' views?

.> What's the difference between magic and miracles in the 'real world'? What about magic in video games? Why do Christians call magic bad but miracles good?

.> How do you justify the clergy's participation in wars, when Christ said "don't kill", "my people are not part of this world", etc?

.> How does WoW contradict the teachings of Jesus Christ?

.> Do you think that Jesus would play WoW today?


"About the Forgiven"
.> I think one question that others have brought up here in the past is about denominations. What denomination is The Forgiven? Do you accept Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses? Catholics? If so, how do you overcome the differences between the various denominations?

.> Is there (or going to be) a horde-side The Forgiven?
 
I have started updating the FAQ. Please look it over and let me know if you spot any spelling errors or other problems. You can Private Message me (Deedlyt) on the new website. Also, please visit the FAQ and start using the "Ask Question" to submit a question. I think it's important that we have a nice, organized body of knowledge that all guildies can reference if they have questions.
 
The only thing I would suggest is, using scripture examples in the responses to the questions. What people think the scriptures say is fine, but quoting the source has less room for error. I think a FAQ which uses scripture to answer questions like these is a great idea!
 
I think that's a great idea! Please post your scripture suggestions for specific questions and I'll make the changes.
 
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