The Evangelical Youth Group Fantasy Draft
Homebrewed Christianity
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Controversies in Youth Culture Games
This chapter critically examines the game 'Romans versus Christians', highlighting its insidious promotion of competitive violence and misconceived martyrdom narratives in evangelical youth culture. The speakers share personal anecdotes and reflect on the role of media representations related to martyrdom, such as the Columbine shooting and the 'Book of Martyrs'. The discussion weaves into the implications of using fear and horror in religious contexts, alongside a lighter examination of haunted house productions like Hell House.
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