i don't know why i was able to post that link and not one today.

As for my PM, I was really out of line there, with the link and my reaction, and I am really really sorry about that.
I totally understand your reaction.

I can assure you I'm not usually that big of a douchebag and hopefully one day be able to prove it to you :D

Ah, I see. It's just not many people differentiate between messaging and propaganda.

So, basically, you think it's not the greatest story ever told but the most influential story ever told?

While I'm not sure about 'the greatest story' I do agree with Tmboli, that the Bible is mostly a good read. There are boring parts, but there are lots of interesting stories in it. And if course it is one of the historically most important books due to its impact.

Actually I have read all major religious works, out of interest. I don't believe any of it, but it is very interesting and offers insights in the different cultures. But as much as I like the Bible, I still think that the Edda is more entertaining.

Edda, Kalevala, Gilgamesh, Popol Vuh, The Iliad and Odyssey - I'd say they all far surpass the Bible (or most of it) in terms of literary and storytelling merits.

Oh yes, Kalevala and Gilgamesh are great too! Homers works too, but I wouldn't rate them as religious works. Though I have to admit that the difference between religious myths and heroic legends is fluid.

If you're looking for Akkadian mythos, you need Enuma Elis, not their equivalent of a Marvel movie :P

That's a really bizarre comparison.

As bizarre as a 40th century archeologist calling "Blade" a religious work praising the day-walker for his role as a holy warrior :P. There's holy water, crosses and sliver in it after all, which implies the existence of a higher power, right?

The Epic of Gilgamesh was what most people attribute as an inspiration for the adventures of Hercules later on, so it's not that much of a stretch to see where I'm coming from. An adventure story in which the gods get a "guest star" appearance is still an adventure story.

I guess I see where you're coming from, but I still think it's a bit of a stretch :D But then I don't really think of Gilgamesh as an "adventure story". It's very poetic, beautiful and slightly melancholic. If we were to keep to your "cinematic" analogy I'd say it's much more Blade Runner than a Marvel movie, but then at this point we probably start to sound like those two guys at a party who sit in the kitchen high as kites having the dumbest philosophical discussions :D

I have read both the old and new testamant. 'They' are wrong, It is not...

Scenario is really fat book full of action, if I could give a fact or two about the game itself...
Do not be afraid to wear safety glasses when you saw! :D

quoting internet:
twinfinite
“Go back in time over 2,000 years and follow the same path as Jesus Christ, from his baptism to the resurrection. Inspired by the New Testament stories, ‘I Am Jesus Christ’ is a simulation like no other.
Are you prepared to fight with Satan in the desert, cure the sick and help the needy? Perform over 30 iconic miracles from the feeding of the 5,000 and healing lepers to the calming of the sea and giving sight to the blind.
Recharge the Holy Spirit’s power through prayer as brand new concepts work in conjunction with timeless tales. ‘I Am Jesus Christ’ is inspired by the New Testament and hopes to spread the Gospel uniquely and engagingly.

Journey through over 10 hours of gameplay across the desert, water, and mountains. All culminating in the famous story of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.”

Key features:

Experience Christ’s life first-hand from his birth through to the crucifixion and resurrection
Explore accurate recreations of significant locations in the Holy Land including Jerusalem and the Galilee
Perform over 30 amazing miracles including the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water
Receive the power of the Holy Spirit, and increase its power through prayer
Interact with over 60 characters, including Christ’s disciples. Recreate essential events including The Last Supper

“'I am Jesus Christ' video game causes stir”
FoxNews

“A new computer game called “I Am Jesus Christ,” will allow gamers to role-play as the Good Shepherd himself.”
NYPost

“Experience Jesus' miracles first-hand!” & "reactions(...)prove that Jesus died for our sims"
IGN

gameinformer interview
https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2020/01/02/answering-six-big-questions-about-i-am-jesus-christ

edit: There will be Demo now and later a Prologue. Beta testing starts. end of transmission : )

"Boring. I'll stick to GTA." -Pope Francis

Pope Francis is an impostor so no wonder

No problem, no harm done. :)

I wouldn't even class it as messaging, unless that's how you choose to see it. I can skip or ignore those bits ... especially if someone else has already gone to the trouble to do that for me (i.e Life Of Brian).

Despite all the religious mumbo jumbo, there is actually a reasonable story in there ... Fantastical if you like.

Well, greatest doesn't necessarily mean best. Greatest can be size of impact ... greatest reaching etc ... greatest influence.

Anyway, I wasn't the person or persons who coined the term 'Greatest Story Ever Told' in relation to the Bible. I kind of just used it to illustrate it is much more than just a religious document ... there is a real story in there ... if not actually real in a holistic sense.

So whether I would be interested in the demo or not depends on whether it is just a story, which could be good, or whether it is being used to further propagate religious belief, which would be bad in my view ... I don't want preaching at, which I will go out of my way to avoid.

Indeed. We are talking about the history of mankind right there.

If you want to understand humanity, then religious belief and related is one big entry point.

I'd go even further and relate it to the capabilities etc of the human mind.

You just love posting those shallow one liners don't you. :P

I guess no-one can accuse you of substance abuse. ;)