Comments on: High Ranking Buddhist Leader Says: Playing video games is better than meditation for letting out aggression! http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/ General interest observations and true web-log. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:37:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rick Cain http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1582189 Rick Cain Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:06:59 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1582189 I get quite a relief from Killin virtual Gnatsies! I get quite a relief from Killin virtual Gnatsies!

]]> By: MrMiGu http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581985 MrMiGu Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:50:54 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581985 #28, So you consider being beaten to the point of near death and then set to hang on a cross to die just an insult? #28,
So you consider being beaten to the point of near death and then set to hang on a cross to die just an insult?

]]> By: jccalhoun http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581940 jccalhoun Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:27:11 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581940 Alfred1, that's my point. Where have I written anything about what I believe? How do you know if I am a Christian, Buddhist, Wiccan, or atheist? Alfred1, that’s my point. Where have I written anything about what I believe? How do you know if I am a Christian, Buddhist, Wiccan, or atheist?

]]> By: Alfred1 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581881 Alfred1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:34:31 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581881 #33 I misstated that, my knowing your precise belief is not required for me to predict whether you will go to hell...its only required I know you do not believe in the Name of the Son of God...i.e., that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God, the LORD YHWH the Son: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (Joh 20:31 KJV) #33 I misstated that, my knowing your precise belief is not required for me to predict whether you will go to hell…its only required I know you do not believe in the Name of the Son of God…i.e., that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God, the LORD YHWH the Son:

31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (Joh 20:31 KJV)

]]> By: Alfred1 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581880 Alfred1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:30:28 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581880 #32 Incorrect...a false dilemma...your precise beliefs are irrelevant, immaterial and incompetent to whether you go to hell or not, what is relevant is whether you believe in the Name of the Son of God: KJV Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Act 4:12 KJV) 16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. 17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him. 18 "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (Joh 3:16-18 NAS) #32 Incorrect…a false dilemma…your precise beliefs are irrelevant, immaterial and incompetent to whether you go to hell or not, what is relevant is whether you believe in the Name of the Son of God:

KJV Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Act 4:12 KJV)

16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
17 “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him.
18 “He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
(Joh 3:16-18 NAS)

]]> By: jccalhoun http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581751 jccalhoun Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:29:09 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581751 <i>However, God will give all, including you, a chance in hell to believe in Christ, and be saved…</i> Wow, not only do you know the correct religion but you also know my religious beliefs. Amazing... However, God will give all, including you, a chance in hell to believe in Christ, and be saved…
Wow, not only do you know the correct religion but you also know my religious beliefs. Amazing…

]]> By: BigBoyBC http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581727 BigBoyBC Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:55:02 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581727 I don't know where these guys get the idea video cames relieve agression, not when I play. I don’t know where these guys get the idea video cames relieve agression, not when I play.

]]> By: Cap'nKangaroo http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581687 Cap'nKangaroo Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:06:33 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581687 $0.02 worth I agree with this man that video games can relief aggression, rather than promote it. I am reminded of a graduate student's study of hunters and spousal abuse. The student began the study thinking men who hunt would be more likely to abuse their wives since hunting is an aggressive sport. Imagine the surprise (and she even said she was surprised) when the study revealed the opposite: Men who hunt were much less likely to abuse their wives. Her conclusion was that the men who hunt found an outlet for their aggression. $0.02 worth

I agree with this man that video games can relief aggression, rather than promote it.

I am reminded of a graduate student’s study of hunters and spousal abuse. The student began the study thinking men who hunt would be more likely to abuse their wives since hunting is an aggressive sport. Imagine the surprise (and she even said she was surprised) when the study revealed the opposite: Men who hunt were much less likely to abuse their wives. Her conclusion was that the men who hunt found an outlet for their aggression.

]]> By: Alfred1 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581646 Alfred1 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:22:03 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581646 #25 I relish being the first to explain...there aren't "versions" of the truth. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life, no one goes to the Father, apart from Him. Being that is correct, Christianity alone is the truth that leads to everlasting life. However, God will give all, including you, a chance in hell to believe in Christ, and be saved... KJV 1 Peter 4:6 <b>For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.</b> (1Pe 4:6 KJV) Of course, its better to repent now, and believe...why go through hell first? #25 I relish being the first to explain…there aren’t “versions” of the truth.

Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life, no one goes to the Father, apart from Him.

Being that is correct, Christianity alone is the truth that leads to everlasting life.

However, God will give all, including you, a chance in hell to believe in Christ, and be saved…

KJV 1 Peter 4:6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. (1Pe 4:6 KJV)

Of course, its better to repent now, and believe…why go through hell first?

]]> By: Alfred1 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581642 Alfred1 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581642 #18 Jesus said turn the other cheek when insulted...not when attacked. #18 Jesus said turn the other cheek when insulted…not when attacked.

]]> By: Alfred1 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581641 Alfred1 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:13:25 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581641 #24 It shows...in your diagnostic also. #24 It shows…in your diagnostic also.

]]> By: MrMiGu http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581535 MrMiGu Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:42:33 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581535 #18 "Anyone who turns the other cheek to you wants a schlong up his ying yang…without even the common courtesy of a reach around after you’re done." Does that also apply to the guy that gave that advice? The guy who lived his life turning the other cheek? The guy who your faith is based upon? #18
“Anyone who turns the other cheek to you wants a schlong up his ying yang…without even the common courtesy of a reach around after you’re done.”

Does that also apply to the guy that gave that advice? The guy who lived his life turning the other cheek? The guy who your faith is based upon?

]]> By: jccalhoun http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581459 jccalhoun Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:02:50 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581459 <i>Admit it, when it comes to religion, you are so narrow minded you can look through a key hole with both eyes. Spy out Christianity, it alone is the true religion…saying so isn’t a smear…its a statement of fact.</i> This is amazing. "you are so narrow minded because you don't agree with my narrow minded ideas!" Too funny. Admit it, when it comes to religion, you are so narrow minded you can look through a key hole with both eyes.

Spy out Christianity, it alone is the true religion…saying so isn’t a smear…its a statement of fact.

This is amazing. “you are so narrow minded because you don’t agree with my narrow minded ideas!” Too funny.

]]> By: right http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581443 right Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:18:05 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581443 I've been playing video games for 20 years and will continue as long as I can. Keeps the mind and coordination sharp. I’ve been playing video games for 20 years and will continue as long as I can. Keeps the mind and coordination sharp.

]]> By: Noel http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/09/23/high-ranking-buddhist-leader-says-playing-video-games-is-better-than-meditation-for-letting-out-aggression/comment-page-1/#comment-1581439 Noel Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:09:24 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=58827#comment-1581439 So, why do you all think that video games as a form of meditation are supposed to be a cure for anything? People can't be cured of aggression, video games are just a good way to roll with it. I only wish that people who have aggressive tendencies would shut off their headsets. Speaking of futility... I don't understand why you guys have to be so rude to each other. Just discuss, don't insult or ridicule. I am willing to wager that this childish bickering does not move any of you closer to Nirvana. Please pardon my docility, I'm just not an excitable guy. So, why do you all think that video games as a form of meditation are supposed to be a cure for anything? People can’t be cured of aggression, video games are just a good way to roll with it. I only wish that people who have aggressive tendencies would shut off their headsets.

Speaking of futility… I don’t understand why you guys have to be so rude to each other. Just discuss, don’t insult or ridicule. I am willing to wager that this childish bickering does not move any of you closer to Nirvana.

Please pardon my docility, I’m just not an excitable guy.

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