I agree here as well, Thomas, and have just one more point to mention
before I let this drop... I pretty much said all I had to say this
morning. lol.
To clear up for Nicol's benefit and anyone else who might be
wondering... although this is not strictly related to gaming.
Martial arts are not purely physical disciplines which consist of
violent techniques. All martial arts, particularly Japanese arts,
have a strong basis
in honor, and spiritual development. As well as all this, they train
mental skills such as body awareness, coordination, etc. Take Iaido,
example. An art
with the sword can teach so much more than how to cut someone down.
You have to be constantly aware of your opponent's location, and what
your body is
doing. Especially the lattor. My sensei always tells us not to look.
Feel with our body, our mind... of course, being totally blind...
looking isn't an
option anyway. But the slow, precise movements of the sword, are
amazing to learn and an unspeakable experience. You can't know until
you try it. But the
most important aspect of Iaido is to develop a calm, disciplined and
honorable spirit. To act calmly and rationally in a panicky
situation, and to act
honorably. If a problem comes up, start with the center and work your
way through it... just like a sword form. All the cuts and movements
start from the
center of the body. This is just a small example of how martial arts
is more than just flashy ways of fighting.
Now that I'm done rambling about that, back to gaming. But anyone who
wants to know more or is curious... feel free to email me offlist.
Clement.
PS: everything Tom and Charles have said about the bible being filled
with violence is true, and a solid piece of proof that the fact that
God is not as against violence as people would think...
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