Short version: Ask them how they feel about C.S. Lewis (Tolkien also works but I think Lewis is the better bet here). Lewis is well-respected by most Christians, and he wrote tons of stuff about magic, The Screwtape Letters is even from the perspective of a demon. Point this out and they should see the contradiction and logically understand that it's not an issue. Or they might start hating C.S. Lewis, which is a catastrophic failure but will make for a funny story later on. Win-win!
That is interesting both Lewis and Tolkien where religious and did write fantasy. You can also remind them that JK Rowling is also religious.
On the other hand and this is just something you have to realise that when you are under your parents house you unfortunately have to live by there rules. Respect there wishes (Even if they are unreasonable) maybe skip the MTG until you leave for college. MTG is highly likely to still be around when you turn 18. It is not worth ruining parental relationships over.
All people are hypocrites to some extent. That said, some are far more sensitive about it then others depending on how it applies to them.
Given your dad's, err, "enthusiasm", I would try to make the most objective argument you can in favor of playing it and avoid calling out anything as a reinterpretation of his perspective, lest he lose his composure as he described earlier on.
I don't hold the same beliefs as you do regarding this subject, and it's my own money. I ask that you respect that as I respect your property and some of your own personal decisions that I disagree with. It's basically the same speech I gave my parents whenever they disagreed with something that I enjoyed.
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Well, I find it (excuse me) EXTREMELY anti-christian to make judgements about things that quickly.
Does Magic makes you summon demons? No
Magic makes you recreate rituals? No
There are demons and such but every culture has its demons.
I practice catholicism and I have friends who play MTG... we're not cursed as far as we know and if we have bad luck I doubt it's because of a TCG I've played since 11...
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That is interesting both Lewis and Tolkien where religious and did write fantasy. You can also remind them that JK Rowling is also religious.
On the other hand and this is just something you have to realise that when you are under your parents house you unfortunately have to live by there rules. Respect there wishes (Even if they are unreasonable) maybe skip the MTG until you leave for college. MTG is highly likely to still be around when you turn 18. It is not worth ruining parental relationships over.
Given your dad's, err, "enthusiasm", I would try to make the most objective argument you can in favor of playing it and avoid calling out anything as a reinterpretation of his perspective, lest he lose his composure as he described earlier on.
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Does Magic makes you summon demons? No
Magic makes you recreate rituals? No
There are demons and such but every culture has its demons.
I practice catholicism and I have friends who play MTG... we're not cursed as far as we know and if we have bad luck I doubt it's because of a TCG I've played since 11...