For me- a history fiend- her insite into human history is great.

I was a Recreation Management major in college. I learned how to play. Play is such an amazing and essential part of our society, and I believe this is what she’s talking about.

Throw the “gaming or gamer” jargon out and this is what you get.

Little kids learn how to fight and be assertive and brave by playing “army” (have you ever played real paintball, you know you won’t die, but it’s such an adrenaline rush!). Other kids learn how to take care of a family and those around them by playing “house” (you “make” dinner and then you have to “clean up”).

We learn through play.

And on here- this is play. I learn from interacting, “playing”, with those in the community.

Play isn’t silly, non-de script happenings, it’s carefully chosen movements that produce a desired outcome.

So yeah- don’t just think of this talk in terms of video games, think of it in terms of play.

It’s a fascinating concept.

So my question for the Church is: “Can gaming be leveraged to help kids/families grow in a relationship with Jesus?” If so, How?

I think I get where she’s going… I think we need more Gospel not games

so i was intrigued to hear her proposal!!

just kidding!