Hi Kris!
Yes, I've read parts of the Quran and I'm sure you and I would have quite a great discussion together. When you come from a multi-religious family you come to realize there is no good in disrespecting one another's views. It's much MUCH more enjoyable for me to see what we share. That's a pity she hasn't read it as there are some beautiful passages there and the dedication to prayer five times a day is something any good Christian should strive for though we fall short where the Muslim faith requires it. The Catholic Church as 9 hours during the day but since it is not required it is rarely done. It's called the Liturgy of the Hours (or Divine Office) and is what you commonly see on the TV shows of the monks or nuns waking up in the middle of the night to pray.
Yes, I'm aware that people wouldn't perhaps know it, but there will be Christians that do and so it can be a problem for them. Also, since I'm a person of integrity, I need to stay true to myself and my beliefs otherwise what am I but just a walking hypocrite. So, while it was not easy for me to write this post because I am someone who likes to find what we share, not what makes us different, I do see the marketing problems for Splinterlands when it is not essential to the game and could easily be removed without any gameplay issues. It just seems to make the most sense to remove it, especially since Splinterlands did not start out with religious imagery so this is a departure from their current artwork. If they had started this way and I come in "guns blazing" well that's just ridiculous. Since they did not, and now they are, I have invested my life savings into this game, and therefore feel I must speak up now or I will regret it later.
I hope that makes sense. It seems I'm not the only one that has been bothered by the artwork, both in a religious sense and also just that the TD artwork looks nothing like the Splinterlands' artwork. It's been interesting to see the reactions. I just want to be heard like everyone else, and I hope that everyone is respectful about it. Your comment was very respectful and fascinating about your previous girlfriend. It is interesting when people live a life they have not studied but then again I'm a natural student by nature and love to learn, not only about my own beliefs but about others as well because of my love for all people.
Thanks again for your comment and stopping by! It means a lot that you would come and write your comment. Have a great day.