Catholics bless silly things.
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WWII, I believe.
Posted on 05/21/2019 1:27:01 PM PDT by Gamecock
Games reach an incredibly diverse set of people across national, linguistic, and social barriers, and that goes for religion, too. Last week, we noted that Ninja was taking meals off-screen out of respect for Ramadan, and it should be little surprise to see religious groups taking up residence inside virtual spaces. One Christian pastor now holds church in VRChat, and that even includes baptisms – no matter how ridiculous a person’s avatar.
Pastor D.J. Soto is the subject of a new video from YouTuber Syrmor (via Polygon), and the whole process is equal parts earnest and absurd. Soto describes his VR ministry as allowing disadvantaged people – from folks in wheelchairs to recovering drug addicts – to attend church without the judgement that sometimes comes from traditional congregations.
Fellow YouTuber Drumsy, appearing in VRChat as a busty, pink-haired anime girl in a pastel suit, undergoes a digital baptism by crouching underwater for a few seconds as Soto describes the symbolism of the ceremony. You can see Drumsy’s own perspective of the baptism on YouTube, or see Syrmor’s full video below.
After the baptism, a banana hugs Drumsy. A tiny cat asks how Drumsy feels – “I feel like I’m out of breath. I feel like I just had an experience.” Then SpongeBob hops into the baptism pool, soaks up all the water, and runs away.
It is, again, absolutely absurd and absolutely earnest. Soto himself has been retweeting these videos in between announcements of his VR church schedule, so even with some accounting for the wild gags in these videos, it seems he’s glad they’re out there.
Syrmor’s other videos similarly shine a light on the human element of VR, including casual chats on topics ranging from abusive families to homelessness and bullying.
“That’s just what I could find in the first 10 minutes.”
You are looking at a word only. This is the same method Mormons use. Unfortunately, these verses are not saying the same thing.
“Baptizing is not the same as blessing in general.”
Yes, but that wasn’t the point.
“It’s a Sacrament.”
Baptism is commanded of all those who are saved. It is public identification with Christ.
It brings no merit, as the Roman sacramental system teaches. Scripture also doesn’t teach a sacramental system.
As always, best to you MDO.
Catholics bless silly things.
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WWII, I believe.
“Water must flow over the forehead of baptised.
I do not remember seeing this in Scripture.
Do you have a chapter and verse reference that states this?
Thanks in advance.
“Catholics bless silly things.”
True.
There is nothing God made which does not have a sacramental aspect. "Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge."
"Deep calleth unto deep at the voice of Thy cataracts; All Thy waves and Thy billows have rolled over me."
This is vast, aMPU. We have no idea how vast.
Don’t think I hold this against you. I realize you don’t understand. God’s compassion is attracted to you.
“There is nothing God made which does not have a sacramental aspect. “Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.”
I am only referring to the Roman sacramental system. The purported 7 sacraments of merit.
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