Xenogears and religion?

[DocFrance]

Actually, I would say that Xenogears was anti-religion, but pro-faith.

[AkiraMakie]

Actually, I would say that Xenogears was anti-religion, but pro-faith.

I think i can agree with that. Specially if you really listen to that story about the Two angels with one wing each. It was seemed like it was supposed to teach you about having faith in one another. also if you add that together with the comment billy's father made about finding god in yourself and others, it kinda leans towards having faith and not so much towards following blindly any religion. Now, if people take offense to that, take a look at billy when you first meet him. He was talked into doing the wrong things because he blindly followed his religion. Also, he was also very adamant that his religion was the right one over all others. Many people are like that in reality.

[theundeadhero]

It's always possible that the religion itself is right but the people trying to teach it are wrong about their impressions on it.

[feilacan]

MMkay.....Is Xenogears a great game? YES. Are there references towards current religions in the game? YES. Should it be taken seriously? NO. Should mormons be more color coordinated? YES. The moral of the story is--If you do not have an open mind about Xenogears, then do not play it. While the question of "Is this game christian-bashing?" goes on, others are enjoying a great game with a very in-depth storyline, memorable characters, and one of the best soundtracks I've heard. If they are so worried about it, then go out and buy "The Bible Game". It would be pretty funny to read a thread saying that game "pagan-bashes", or better yet, "The Bible Game" being the answer to the question--"What video game were you playing when you decided to kill 37 of your classmates?"

It's only a game Mr. Pope, sir.

[BlueMageOne]

All the religious references are just there to make the game seem "deep." They're entirely superficial and often nonsensical

I wholly agree with this statement.

I stopped playing almost halfway thoughy Xenogears because ultimately it seemed too ridiculous to me. The religious/faith/WHATEVER aspect to me just did not amuse me at all and I found the game went way overboard with its "deep" content. As for "Christian bashing" I do think that this "element" is present in quite a few notable rpg's and I think it's largely there to make people question or at least, acknowledge our present monotheistic religions with renewed scrutiny.

[Leeza]

You may start a new thread on the topic if you wish, but this thread is too old to be revived.