Linked Questions
12 questions linked to/from While playing a computer game, may I "worship" one of the game's "gods" to help me win?
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Virtual Avodah Zara [duplicate]
My nephew showed me a new video game of his, Zelda: Breadth of the Wild. It's a massive action adventure game.
The relevance of this game to MY is as follows. Part of the game involves collecting ...
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Why is it necessary to ask a Rabbi?
In various places on this site, including the FAQ, we have the following disclaimer:
Like Wikipedia, this site makes no guarantee of validity, and does not offer professional (particularly rabbinic)...
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I suspect I must do something, but don't want to. Must I check into the halacha?
I'm sometimes in a situation where, if I do nothing, I'll benefit. But I suspect Jewish law may actually require me to take action that will prevent the benefit.
I'm not sure if I should ask my ...
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Is idolatrous belief forbidden for Jews, or just idolatrous practices?
Suppose a Jew believes that there are multiple gods, but he does not worship them in any way. Is this a violation of the prohibition against idolatry for Jews?
We see from this answer that similar ...
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Plants vs Zombies Avoda Zara
In the digital game Plants vs. Zombies, there are graveyard tombs in the shapes of crosses. Does this constitute avoda zara? Is it therefore assur to play this game?
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May I play a computer game which includes Greek mythological creatures?
I sometimes play a computer role-playing game (RPG) in which my character fights creatures and retrieves treasure.
But some of the creatures are derived from Greek mythology. Is it still permissible ...
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Is Warhammer (and similar games) an issue of avoda zara?
Are tabletop wargames, such was Warhammer, Warhammer 40K, and Kings of War an issue of avoda zara?
To play the game you first have to purchase miniature figures of different races. Some are human, ...
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Is there a problem 'wearing' a virtual Saint Lucia hat?
Is there any prohibition, perhaps related to lo teileichu b'hukat hagoyim, in "wearing" a virtual hat which celebrates Saint Lucia day?
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Video games with god-like characters - Avodah Zara?
I found some answers on this site about if playing certain kinds of "Idolatrous" video games constitute avoda zara, such as Virtual Avodah Zara
and While playing a computer game, may I "worship&...
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Sources that discuss possible Halachic issues with Video Games
For example, is there an issue with performing Issurim within a game?
Thanks!
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Does Shemot 23:13 literally mean Marvel & DC Comics are forbidden?
Does Shemot 23:13 literally mean Marvel & DC Comics are forbidden?
"and the name of the gods of others you shall not mention; it shall not be heard through your mouth." ( וְשֵׁ֨ם ...
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Real money trading in online games
Is farming virtual currencies(like world of warcraft gold) in online games and then selling it for real money allowed?
Is it considered like stealing from the company that owns the game?
Is boosting ...