Charles Stross, science fiction author and collector of virtual-reality silliness, is going to love the latest development from Second Life, the online virtual reality.
Missionaries have been urged to scour the virtual world of online computer games in an attempt to convert cyber souls.Does it prove that I'm getting old and out of touch that I think this kind of stuff is taking a game a wee bit too far?
The instruction has been made by Father Antonio Spadaro, writing in the Vatican-approved journal La Civiltà Cattolica.
He wants Catholics to go online and take part in the simulation game Second Life in an effort to convert some of its eight million participants.
...Father Spadaro’s concern is that users find themselves free of the constraints of regular life and sin has flourished in the various towns which make up Second Life.
Gambling and prostitution are rife and millions of real dollars exchange hands between players every year.
...“It is not possible to turn a blind eye to this phenomenon, or offhandedly pass judgement glorifying or condemning it,” said Father Spadaro. “Instead it must be understood...the best way to understand it is to enter it and live inside it to recognise its potential and dangers.”
John Lester, of Second Life producer Linden Lab, said: “I think it’s a cool idea for folks to want to make sure that their side of spirituality is being represented.”.
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