Christian video game draws anger (BBC); {Also: 'Quest for Bush'}

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A new Christian video game has sparked calls for a boycott from groups who say it is "training for religious warfare".

The game, Left Behind: Eternal Forces, is based on a wildly successful series of novels about the struggles on earth after true believers ascend to heaven.
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"It's about religious warfare. The way to win is to convert or kill. You have both the Inquisition and the Crusades," says Frederick Clarkson of Talk2Action.
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"Pastors and youth leaders recommend the game to their parishioners," he says, giving its message the stamp of authority.

more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6178055.stm?ls

Pretty sure this was discussed when the game was first released, sorry if a bit dated. I thought the 'other' video game made for an interesting comparison:

The Global Islamic Media Front has released a game called Quest for Bush, in which players aim to kill the US president.

more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6178055.stm?ls