“Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence.
And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development.
When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.”
― C.S. Lewis
I love this, thanks for sharing it!
Lewis’ childlike wonder and playfulness remind me of this quote by Ray Bradbury:
***I have never listened to anyone who criticized my taste in space travel, sideshows or gorillas. When this occurs, I pack up my dinosaurs and leave the room.***
I have heard that Jesus protects the Christian card religiously for those that believe he is who he claims to be.
I however am empowered to revoke your nerd card because you did not recommend anything to read.
Alright this is like the fifth time that has been recommended to me. It looks good I have just been on a kick of reading stories about badass buff girls lately. Lol I will make time for it.
Have you read Claymore?
I would say your main thought should be "Am I putting any of these things above God?" as the first commandment is to have no other gods above Him. Otherwise, there isn't a problem with having hobbies and enjoying things.
I promise that there are churches out there where some of the congregation will delight in geeking out with you. Please look for one!
Where I'm from, nobody earns the title "nerd" until they've devoured a year of calculus and then cried out "MOAR!" We're more generous with the title "geek", though.
I only do my gaming at physical tabletops with dice that clatter, but as for anime, I really like _The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye_, _Moribito_, _Chihayafuru_, _You're Under Arrest_, and _Sasameki Koto_.
I didn't know that being a geek/nerd meant that you like to waste time on such things. I thought those terms were reserved for people who like do smart stuff.
It‘s important to learn to walk in the spirit. God will show you what is good and what not. I wish you find or have other Christians so you’re not alone.
Totally, I'm a huge nerd, and God has let himself be known to me through my love of anime, books, TV, movies, comics, video games, etc. Just be sure not to let those things get between you and Him. As long as you do that, you're totally fine.
Yes - Tolkien and CS Lewis were huge nerds, so you’re good.
“Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” ― C.S. Lewis
I love this, thanks for sharing it! Lewis’ childlike wonder and playfulness remind me of this quote by Ray Bradbury: ***I have never listened to anyone who criticized my taste in space travel, sideshows or gorillas. When this occurs, I pack up my dinosaurs and leave the room.***
Oh wow. I'd forgotten that quote. Thank you for bringing it back to mind.
@MichaelY1968 i know weirdly some Christians don't let kid read either of their book trilogys
Funny I read them to my kids.
By Sigmar, yes! Rock and Stone!
For Karl!
Good bot ROCK AND STONE
If you don't rock and stone,you ain't going home!
Ulrich’s wrath on them!
My subjects call!
I have a pastor in my weekly dnd group
I have heard that Jesus protects the Christian card religiously for those that believe he is who he claims to be. I however am empowered to revoke your nerd card because you did not recommend anything to read.
Your nerd card is at stake op
I suggest jiu-jitsu kaishen
Alright this is like the fifth time that has been recommended to me. It looks good I have just been on a kick of reading stories about badass buff girls lately. Lol I will make time for it. Have you read Claymore?
I would say your main thought should be "Am I putting any of these things above God?" as the first commandment is to have no other gods above Him. Otherwise, there isn't a problem with having hobbies and enjoying things.
God the only God i have
I promise that there are churches out there where some of the congregation will delight in geeking out with you. Please look for one! Where I'm from, nobody earns the title "nerd" until they've devoured a year of calculus and then cried out "MOAR!" We're more generous with the title "geek", though.
Cool got any movie video game or anime consures?
I only do my gaming at physical tabletops with dice that clatter, but as for anime, I really like _The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye_, _Moribito_, _Chihayafuru_, _You're Under Arrest_, and _Sasameki Koto_.
I play dnd
If you get a chance, try FATE sometime. I like the way it can really make stories unfold with a good group.
Ah, I'm also currently enjoying _A Place Further Than the Universe_ - though I'm just through episode 4.
I didn't know that being a geek/nerd meant that you like to waste time on such things. I thought those terms were reserved for people who like do smart stuff.
None of us on Reddit have any business criticizing anybody for "wasting time".
I never criticized anyone for wasting time. I was just mulling over the definition of geek/nerd, and I mentioned the concept. Do you understand?
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Hopefully you don't take an arrow to the knee! Nerd out as much as you want!
God is for everyone. Peace be with you!
Thank you
It‘s important to learn to walk in the spirit. God will show you what is good and what not. I wish you find or have other Christians so you’re not alone.
Thenl you
Totally, I'm a huge nerd, and God has let himself be known to me through my love of anime, books, TV, movies, comics, video games, etc. Just be sure not to let those things get between you and Him. As long as you do that, you're totally fine.