What's your career and what do you like/dislike about it? If you could pick something different, what would it be, and why?
I work at a vending machine company in the the warehouse but by Thursday I should be getting a route position. I love my job (it does have its days though) and it is my first job and I've been here for about one and a half years.
Quote from: All-Mana Mania on March 09, 2013, 09:27:52 PM
Penis tattoo artist for sure ;) lmao
0_O...I bet that would be painful. This is definitely a trol, but its a trol that made me laugh
Been in the military 10 years now...
Video game designer, or Magic The Gathering Card Designer (you'd love that job too admit it) mostly because I've been doing both of those things unofficially for years. (video game consists of my friends and I designing characters, gameplay, plot, and mechanics in many many journals [we are on journal 50 now]. For mtg card designer, it's me on a computer program endlessly consumed in the ideas for each plane in mtg. [right now I'm on the plane of Merca])
School :P still in 8th grade lol don't have a job and can't legally get one.
My current job is look for a job :P.
I'm 17 and seeing if I can find a non-fast food job, but everything else locally you have to be 18 or have graduated high school. Literally 2 months away from both. Graduate end of may, turn 18 beginning of June, but I need a job before then
Quote from: Bozo_Law on March 10, 2013, 12:01:29 AM
School :P still in 8th grade lol don't have a job and can't legally get one.
Don't get me wrong I'm in the exact same boat as you, but you can still prepare.
Quote from: All-Mana Mania on March 09, 2013, 09:27:52 PM
Penis tattoo artist for sure ;) lmao
wtf?? Lol I can honestly say that is a profession I would
not want
Since I could legally work I have worked in aquatics saving lives (both preventatively through teaching and in swift response during emergencies). I have no desire to take my medical training any further than teaching others to do what I have grown to love. Im currently one of a select few in my state with dual instructor certifications for the certs I have and I look foreword to these coming years where I can put that to use.
However as much as I love my job(s) in aquatics and all the teaching I do (swimming, lifeguarding, and science at a local hands on science center) these loves do not support the life style I wish for me and my lovely girlfriend. So her and I are establishing an online retail business as part of a long standing mentorship group that has the capability of creating a sustainable, passive income that will far exceed our current incomes. It's small now, but the growth is exponential and I have through strict interviews amassed an extremely strong group of people to work with who are growing our orginaztion faster than origionally expected.
I dont explain a lot about my self very often, so I like to be thurough.
Been a cook for the better part if a decade and live it. The biggest drawback would be the hours, cooks don't generally get weekends off so no FNMs or PTQs for me.
14 and i work at a takeaway
I work at a cinema.
But im starting an internet cafe/game center.
Featuring all consoles, pcs, magic tables and warhammer boards.
I work at The Boeing Company and I am currently a Final Assembly Team Lead and I love my career. Nothing better than building airplanes.
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on March 09, 2013, 10:39:28 PM
Video game designer, or Magic The Gathering Card Designer (you'd love that job too admit it) mostly because I've been doing both of those things unofficially for years. (video game consists of my friends and I designing characters, gameplay, plot, and mechanics in many many journals [we are on journal 50 now]. For mtg card designer, it's me on a computer program endlessly consumed in the ideas for each plane in mtg. [right now I'm on the plane of Merca])
i actually am working on a mario game in my free time, and will post it in the yoyo games sandbox when I'm done. And I forgot to meanchen I work at a library as a page. You could say I'm just another page in a book :P
I would live to be a geologist or some other type of scientist. Or work in the outdoors
Cool I'll have to go and check your game out! :)
Working on finishing an advanced degree in Medical Labratory Science. Currently at a local hospital working in the Microbiology Lab. Summation:Microscope jockey, Scientist and all around nerd.
Quote from: Ghetto Pass on March 10, 2013, 04:09:02 AM
Been a cook for the better part if a decade and live it. The biggest drawback would be the hours, cooks don't generally get weekends off so no FNMs or PTQs for me.
I "live" when people type the "I" instead of the "O." I think it's a meaningful spelling error 👍. I teach grades 1-2. I can think of few other jobs that allow such creative flexibility and tolerable hours/vacations. Sure it's exhausting and sometimes stressful but I... live it!
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on March 10, 2013, 08:04:16 AM
Cool I'll have to go and check your game out! :)
its not done yet. I'm designing world 2 right now, and trying to come up with levels no one has done yet. Which is a bit of a challenge. But I do use some of the sprites in unique ways in this world
I'm a lifeguard have been for 4.5 years!!! It is my first job!! And am looking for a new one, as I'm treated like crap there
I am 17 and currently a senior in high school. I go to school half day and work the other half of the day at my co-op position at a local insurance agency. I also work in maintenance at my local golf course/ski resort whenever I'm not working at the insurance agency.
Quote from: Teysa karlov on March 10, 2013, 11:50:09 AM
I'm a lifeguard have been for 4.5 years!!! It is my first job!! And am looking for a new one, as I'm treated like crap there
Lifeguards are always treated poorly for some reason... Until they're needed, then they're heroes! Pay them no mind, I'm glad you're looking out for people.
Out of work at the moment myself, but am doing some occasional free-lance baking locally in the meantime. Anyone in Columbus, OH need a pumpkin roll or something? Lol
I'm an armed guard.
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Quote from: Teysa karlov on March 10, 2013, 11:50:09 AM
I'm a lifeguard have been for 4.5 years!!! It is my first job!! And am looking for a new one, as I'm treated like crap there
Lifeguards are always treated poorly for some reason... Until they're needed, then they're heroes! Pay them no mind, I'm glad you're looking out for people.
Out of work at the moment myself, but am doing some occasional free-lance baking locally in the meantime. Anyone in Columbus, OH need a pumpkin roll or something? Lol
can I PM you some tasty recipies I came up with? There original
I'm a certified Master Automotive Technician with a bachelors degree in adolescent education. I got my degree pretty much the week that NY schools had a hiring freeze, and were starting to lay people off.
I'm head of marketing for Stone Oven restaurants and also a mom to a two year old boy. I love my jobs! :)
Im the guy that fixes your computers. No, i wont fix yours.
Im a employee at lees famous recipe chicken
Oh, I guess I work for the family business lol. We started a business to do local residential lawncare stuff. Mostly just for the duplexes in town.
Quote from: Silent1236 on March 10, 2013, 03:12:17 PM
Oh, I guess I work for the family business lol. We started a business to do local residential lawncare stuff. Mostly just for the duplexes in town.
Nothing wrong with that. Physical labor is a tough job, and a respectable one. My father put me through college painting houses and my uncles started a lawncare business and are supporting their families.
Hold your head up high.
It's not that I'm ashamed of it or anything, it's just that it's pretty small time. Not really a career. Just a good way to make the neighborhood look better and pocket a few hundred dollars a month ;)
Quote from: Silent1236 on March 10, 2013, 03:18:41 PM
It's not that I'm ashamed of it or anything, it's just that it's pretty small time. Not really a career. Just a good way to make the neighborhood look better and pocket a few hundred dollars a month ;)
Small time or not, as long as you are happy is what matters.
Quote from: KangaRod on March 10, 2013, 08:25:50 AM
Sounds like you bought into one of those Amway pyramid schemes that people are always filling my newsfeed about.
All this tells me is you dont know much about business, but since that is true about most people for some odd reason I hear this kind of stuff a lot. First off illegal schemes do exist, FTC (federal trade commission) usually shuts them down within 2 years. Fortunately they caught zeek rewards fast I barely stopped my grandma from getting involved in that crap.
Second I have a seal of approval from the FTC that my work is legal and a A+ rating from BBB (Better Business Buraeu) working with a 40 year old organization.
Last off it saddens me every time someone mentions Amway like this because it's marks their ignorance even though they're so sure thy know wht their talking about. Amway is supply company, it never has and never will scheme anything. Saying they're illegal anything is like saying Food Services of America tells your local burger joint how to run their business. Amway makes some amazing products and they are in that list of 600 partners somewhere, but they dont dictate my business in any way shape or form. Neither does Best Buy, Office Depot, Sports Authority, Joanne Fabrics, or any other well established partner. Please do your research to protect yourself financially and socially.
I've been a casino supervisor for the last ten years.
Quote from: Raiderrob on March 10, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
I've been a casino supervisor for the last ten years.
Wow, that sounds interesting. How is it?
Quote from: Raiderrob on March 10, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
I've been a casino supervisor for the last ten years.
How does one become a casino supervisor?
Also, is it as fun as it souds or is it stressful?
So far my career has been "student" lol
I am a the head photographer of a small company. doesn't pay a lot but it's ok.
I run iMtG ;)
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
I work in entertainment as a creative entity
I am my own employer, no one to report to but myself. Not an easy or stable path, but I am doing what I love and have Mondays off if I please.
Quote from: Birdbrain on March 11, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
Arent there adds for people who havent bough the full version? I forget
Quote from: Kaleo42 on March 11, 2013, 01:38:15 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on March 11, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
Arent there adds for people who havent bough the full version? I forget
There are. +$10 per person who had purchased the full version. Of course that's just one time income though.
Quote from: Falcon182 on March 11, 2013, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Kaleo42 on March 11, 2013, 01:38:15 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on March 11, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
Arent there adds for people who havent bough the full version? I forget
There are. +$10 per person who had purchased the full version. Of course that's just one time income though.
I believe he mentioned something about commission from tcgplayer if he gets them new customers through the app.
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 03:37:11 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on March 11, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
You from IRS? :P
Lol hilarious Piotr!!! You sure you shouldn't be using the IMNS tag?
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 03:55:10 PM
Quote from: Bozo_Law on March 11, 2013, 03:41:33 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 03:37:11 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on March 11, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
You from IRS? :P
Lol hilarious Piotr!!! You sure you shouldn't be using the IMNS tag?
Huh? It Makes No Sense? O.o
CAREFUL PIOTR!!!!!!!
HE'S DEFINENTLY IRS!!!!
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on March 11, 2013, 04:17:13 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 03:55:10 PM
Quote from: Bozo_Law on March 11, 2013, 03:41:33 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 03:37:11 PM
Quote from: Birdbrain on March 11, 2013, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 11, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
I run iMtG ;)
you actually make money on this? Other than patrons?
You from IRS? :P
Lol hilarious Piotr!!! You sure you shouldn't be using the IMNS tag?
Huh? It Makes No Sense? O.o
CAREFUL PIOTR!!!!!!!
HE'S DEFINENTLY IRS!!!!
im a librarian. I'm not part of the IRS
I see I'm being attacked by trolls :P
It's all good though. I don't mind trolls. It's goblins I'm worried about. Are there any goblins on iMtG?
Quote from: Muggywuggy on March 11, 2013, 01:36:47 PM
I work in entertainment as a creative entity
I am my own employer, no one to report to but myself. Not an easy or stable path, but I am doing what I love and have Mondays off if I please.
That's... ambiguous. Anywhere from street mime to rockstar. I'm guessing somewhere in between? I'm curious, can you tell what you're doing that you love?
Quote from: Langku on March 11, 2013, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on March 11, 2013, 01:36:47 PM
I work in entertainment as a creative entity
I am my own employer, no one to report to but myself. Not an easy or stable path, but I am doing what I love and have Mondays off if I please.
That's... ambiguous. Anywhere from street mime to rockstar. I'm guessing somewhere in between? I'm curious, can you tell what you're doing that you love?
how about a street-mime rockstar?
Ha ha ha! That would be the quietest rock concert ever.
Quote from: Barzini on March 10, 2013, 08:39:42 PM
Quote from: Raiderrob on March 10, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
I've been a casino supervisor for the last ten years.
How does one become a casino supervisor?
Also, is it as fun as it souds or is it stressful?
I got my foot in the door in an entry level position and worked my butt off after moving into the slot department. I worked 6 months as a slot tech, 6 months as a slot lead, 3 years as a slot supervisor and the last 6 1/2 as a slot tech supervisor. Its been pretty crazy growing and changing from a small operation to a more corporate business. I guess that would be my biggest stress is the change. Dealing with customers and employees is pretty easy.
Quote from: Kaleo42 on March 10, 2013, 06:25:05 PM
Quote from: Raiderrob on March 10, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
I've been a casino supervisor for the last ten years.
Wow, that sounds interesting. How is it?
I work nights so we get some interesting people, but for the most part it's pretty mundane. I have a good crew that works for me so that makes it enjoyable.
Quote from: Raiderrob on March 12, 2013, 02:07:03 AM
Quote from: Barzini on March 10, 2013, 08:39:42 PM
Quote from: Raiderrob on March 10, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
I've been a casino supervisor for the last ten years.
How does one become a casino supervisor?
Also, is it as fun as it souds or is it stressful?
I got my foot in the door in an entry level position and worked my butt off after moving into the slot department. I worked 6 months as a slot tech, 6 months as a slot lead, 3 years as a slot supervisor and the last 6 1/2 as a slot tech supervisor. Its been pretty crazy growing and changing from a small operation to a more corporate business. I guess that would be my biggest stress is the change. Dealing with customers and employees is pretty easy.
I wish i had the same ambition to move up like you did. Ive been working essentially the same job as a IT technician for the past 6 years for three different companies; it's such an easy job and I don't handle stress well so I'm not looking to move up or even take on more school to change my position.
Props to you for doing what I would never do - take on more responsibility.
I work in construction, mainly. 21 and going strong. Love my work.
Quote from: Langku on March 11, 2013, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: Muggywuggy on March 11, 2013, 01:36:47 PM
I work in entertainment as a creative entity
I am my own employer, no one to report to but myself. Not an easy or stable path, but I am doing what I love and have Mondays off if I please.
That's... ambiguous. Anywhere from street mime to rockstar. I'm guessing somewhere in between? I'm curious, can you tell what you're doing that you love?
Wish I was musically talented... Been a SAG AFTRA performer for a few years, now I'm developing material for a feature. It feels great to actually have my foot in the door in this industry, it's been a challenging and disheartening road.
I also am freelancing into the field of covering/bootlegging festival performances where I can get my camera into, I enjoy creating media that allows one to jump into a moment of time.
Kudos. I've never heard of SAG AFTRA. Pursuing the arts is a gutsy move. I'd love to see it pay off for you.
I work for the Superior Court. It doesn't sound interesting and it is less interesting than it sounds. Haha
Quote from: Langku on March 12, 2013, 09:46:15 AM
Kudos. I've never heard of SAG AFTRA. Pursuing the arts is a gutsy move. I'd love to see it pay off for you.
I agree. Best of luck to you, muggy. I wish I had the guts to pursue a career in music.
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Quote from: Langku on March 12, 2013, 09:46:15 AM
Kudos. I've never heard of SAG AFTRA. Pursuing the arts is a gutsy move. I'd love to see it pay off for you.
I agree. Best of luck to you, muggy. I wish I had the guts to pursue a career in music.
SAG and AFTRA are actors' guilds excusively I believe. I was an extra once, back in college.
Quote from: Langku on March 12, 2013, 09:46:15 AM
Kudos. I've never heard of SAG AFTRA. Pursuing the arts is a gutsy move. I'd love to see it pay off for you.
It's regarded as the main Union to get into as a performer; it's definitely paying off, I started in theatre doing improv my sophomore year. Now I can choose projects I wish to be apart of, in the loop enough where I am asked to come in without submitting. I think the hardest part is keeping your "look". I like changing it up, so currently in relying on my connections to cast me, surprisingly most do not have any character skills in this town; so many newer actors are casted according to a stereotype/archetype of your physical appearance. I've been on Dexter & some other big shows, some as an extra and others as bit parts. Most of the world has possibly seen my face an not realized it.
Anyone interested in pursuing an artistry as a career: do it. Last thing you want is to realize you're 35 and workin in an office for a corporation that doesn't really benefit you in contrast to how you benefit them. Fortunately the housing market is dropping in price for this current generation, so money isn't the only goal anymore for life; this world has some pretty awful elements in it, so I chose to do what I enjoy rather than what some family and others suggested I do to be "stable".
If you wake up and draw/shoot/play music/write and it fills you with bliss; I say pursue it. All it takes is for you to get in front of the right audience and your work can soar. Just do it though, don't expect anything until you complete projects and keep doing it. Not all can be the Biebs & be YouTube famous.
I have several websites im currently planning out for my different branches of entertainment. One will be live events and artistic short films, mainly having to do with the improvement of our social health and natural environments (yes ima. Festival hopping hippie) and the other is my tongue in cheek comedy. It's my daily life and I enjoy having it how I choose to live it. I have worked for many businesses who want me to basically take over for managing, but when it came to pay and time commitment it was laughable. I just don't see any point in running someone's business if they walk away with all the benefits of your hard work and all you earned was a measly 500-800/week. Your life is worth more than that.
I am in seminary and will be a pastor when I am done.
Quote from: Bookmeister on March 12, 2013, 03:14:42 PM
I am in seminary and will be a pastor when I am done.
Is iMtG Law compatible with your religion?
Quote from: Piotr on March 12, 2013, 07:20:09 PM
Quote from: Bookmeister on March 12, 2013, 03:14:42 PM
I am in seminary and will be a pastor when I am done.
Is iMtG Law compatible with your religion?
Since the law only applies to the forum, yes. And there are no laws I have read that would be blatantly against the Christian faith. There may be some that are questionable, no victim no crime, for example. The debatable point being that the victim may also be the perpetrator. Magic is a game and therefore neutral. Anything can be a sin if abused. I love this game and do not find anything in the law anti Christian.
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 12:18:34 AM
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
It's just words on paper, with brilliant gameplay.
So is scripture just rules on paper with brilliant wordplay? There must be some axiological weight assigned to both these piles of paper.
😈 I'm playing devil's advocate here but I'm with Barzini to some degree. How you get past the unbiblical elements of the game?
Quote from: Langku on March 13, 2013, 02:31:31 AM
So is scripture just rules on paper with brilliant wordplay? There must be some axiological weight assigned to both these piles of paper.
😈 I'm playing devil's advocate here but I'm with Barzini to some degree. How you get past the unbiblical elements of the game?
No. What elements of the game are unbiblical?
How about {demonic tutor} or everyone's buddy {lord of the pit}? Or {dark ritual}, or {slaughter games}. I'm gonna go out on a limb Zacchaeus style and call that UN-Phillipians 4:8. I'm not going to hijack this post and wax ecemenical but I'm thinking there would be some discomfort among a lot of Christians over that.
I read Stephen King books along with much Sci Fi and Fantasy. It is just good storytelling I enjoy. Magic is interactive stories in game form. There is nothing unbiblical about it however, I would agree with you that if a Christian uncomfortable playing the game they should not play it.
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 12:18:34 AM
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
there are also angels and humans that does nice stuff. Hehe .
Quote from: Bookmeister on March 12, 2013, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: Piotr on March 12, 2013, 07:20:09 PM
Quote from: Bookmeister on March 12, 2013, 03:14:42 PM
I am in seminary and will be a pastor when I am done.
Is iMtG Law compatible with your religion?
Since the law only applies to the forum, yes. And there are no laws I have read that would be blatantly against the Christian faith. There may be some that are questionable, no victim no crime, for example. The debatable point being that the victim may also be the perpetrator. (...)
Ah, yes, under iMtG law suicide is legal, but Christianity forbids it. Thanks for pointing that out ;)
Quote from: Revils on March 13, 2013, 03:59:41 AM
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 12:18:34 AM
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
there are also angels and humans that does nice stuff. Hehe .
My family used to be deeply religious and I had piqued the interest of my childhood friends from church into MTG. When the pastor and parents of said friends found out about the relation to the occult, they banned us from playing.
Anyone can rationalize thier behavior to suit thier beliefs; It's all about perspective. Whatever helps you sleep at night - I certainly didn't because it made me feel guilty.
Looking back on it now I knew that they were right in that context.
How is suicide legal under iMtG law?
"Do not Harm"
Believe me, a suicide harms a lot of people, I have seen the devastating effects first hand. I would not wish such a thing on my worst enemies, I have never seen so much hurt. It's been well over a decade and I still think about it.
Suicide is legal because nobody can force you to do something against your will, in this case to continue living. Or even simpler, do not make people who don't want to live, live.
Quote from: Piotr on March 13, 2013, 07:05:37 PM
Suicide is legal because nobody can force you to do something against your will, in this case to continue living. Or even simpler, do not make people who don't want to live, live.
It's a moral question; one with no right or wrong answer. The crux of the problem is that suicide is inherently a selfish act, where one's desires are placed in front of how others might feel of said act.
That being said, anyone has the right to do what they wish; unfortunately many do not weigh the consequences before committing.
As a footnote, suicide is illegal in the United States.
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 03:39:01 PM
Quote from: Revils on March 13, 2013, 03:59:41 AM
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 12:18:34 AM
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
there are also angels and humans that does nice stuff. Hehe .
My family used to be deeply religious and I had piqued the interest of my childhood friends from church into MTG. When the pastor and parents of said friends found out about the relation to the occult, they banned us from playing.
Anyone can rationalize thier behavior to suit thier beliefs; It's all about perspective. Whatever helps you sleep at night - I certainly didn't because it made me feel guilty.
Looking back on it now I knew that they were right in that context.
you still play right? In my opinion every person can do whatever they like as long as they don't hurt someone or do something beyond the norms. We have free will and we have valid inferential reasoning or logic and that's what seperates us from animals. I don't think this card game can do harm when it comes to religion or beliefs. this game in my opinion is just purely fantasy. I Appreciate your comment bro.
Exactly. It's just a game with images inked onto cardboard. It's not going to make me question my beliefs or start worshipping Satan.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on March 13, 2013, 08:30:52 PM
Exactly. It's just a game with images inked onto cardboard. It's not going to make me question my beliefs or start worshipping Satan.
you got it right bro!
Quote from: Gorzo on March 13, 2013, 04:49:16 PM
How is suicide legal under iMtG law?
"Do not Harm"
Believe me, a suicide harms a lot of people, I have seen the devastating effects first hand. I would not wish such a thing on my worst enemies, I have never seen so much hurt. It's been well over a decade and I still think about it.
If you want to look at this problem from the perspective of the ones who love the suicidal person and wish to prevent the suicide, they may not use force in prevention.
Quote from: Revils on March 13, 2013, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 03:39:01 PM
Quote from: Revils on March 13, 2013, 03:59:41 AM
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 12:18:34 AM
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
there are also angels and humans that does nice stuff. Hehe .
My family used to be deeply religious and I had piqued the interest of my childhood friends from church into MTG. When the pastor and parents of said friends found out about the relation to the occult, they banned us from playing.
Anyone can rationalize thier behavior to suit thier beliefs; It's all about perspective. Whatever helps you sleep at night - I certainly didn't because it made me feel guilty.
Looking back on it now I knew that they were right in that context.
you still play right? In my opinion every person can do whatever they like as long as they don't hurt someone or do something beyond the norms. We have free will and we have valid inferential reasoning or logic and that's what seperates us from animals. I don't think this card game can do harm when it comes to religion or beliefs. this game in my opinion is just purely fantasy. I Appreciate your comment bro.
Like I stated, anyone can rationalize this as their interpretation of what the cards mean. To you, they might be cardboard and paper; to others It's images of everything anti-christian.
I personally don't care either way and I still play.
I Pastor two churches and I love to play MTG and find there is nothing wrong with it. It's a math based strategy game that has pictures of monsters and wizards on the game pieces.
Quote from: Barzini on March 14, 2013, 04:40:41 PM
Quote from: Revils on March 13, 2013, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 03:39:01 PM
Quote from: Revils on March 13, 2013, 03:59:41 AM
Quote from: Barzini on March 13, 2013, 12:18:34 AM
Hmm.. Demons, idolatry, mysticism, an endless list of images, symbols, and narratives involving these ideas...
Nothing to see here, folks.
there are also angels and humans that does nice stuff. Hehe .
My family used to be deeply religious and I had piqued the interest of my childhood friends from church into MTG. When the pastor and parents of said friends found out about the relation to the occult, they banned us from playing.
Anyone can rationalize thier behavior to suit thier beliefs; It's all about perspective. Whatever helps you sleep at night - I certainly didn't because it made me feel guilty.
Looking back on it now I knew that they were right in that context.
you still play right? In my opinion every person can do whatever they like as long as they don't hurt someone or do something beyond the norms. We have free will and we have valid inferential reasoning or logic and that's what seperates us from animals. I don't think this card game can do harm when it comes to religion or beliefs. this game in my opinion is just purely fantasy. I Appreciate your comment bro.
Like I stated, anyone can rationalize this as their interpretation of what the cards mean. To you, they might be cardboard and paper; to others It's images of everything anti-christian.
I personally don't care either way and I still play.
That's right. And if a Christian is uncomfortable with the game they should not play. I am a Christian and not uncomfortable so I play.
I work for the post office. Been a mailman for 15 years now!
Quote from: Avnger345 on March 15, 2013, 09:54:27 PM
I work for the post office. Been a mailman for 15 years now!
Lmao reading everything relatively quick brush over this and find the rightful topic again. Its one of those days
Anyway my first job was in Ryemill Bakery at 17 pushing bread through a slicer for 5 months on two 10 hour shifts a week for $220, those were the days until they shut them selves down. Job after that is a tiling apprenticeship that holds alot of potential for big $_$
I've been a professional musician for 20 years now.... Gosh... Has it REALLY been that long???
Started playing during Ice Age. But stopped after a year or so...
Just started playing one year ago. And I don't plan on quitting this time...
My career is one of those you love and you hate! I work full time Military Funeral Honors for the National Guard the death and the morbidness is the part of the job that I hate, but love the feeling I get when I am able to give back to someone who has given up his/her life, his/her family, his/her career and mode goals to do his/her part to keep us free.
Plains Walker: Much respect to you and your job. I know it cant be easy.
Manager/Technician at a gutter supplier. We manufacture and sell gutter materials in aluminum, copper, and steel. I run the day to day operations and work on our machinery as well.
I am a full time culinary arts student working towards my bachelor's degree. As of now I'm working at a cafe and loving it.
I am starting my new position as a route driver in 20 minutes.