Power of God becomes an ally in cyberspace

BY CATHERINE MILER
FFFT ING BORED? TAKE a trip into Christian cyberspace. In an attempt to reverse a moral demise, caused many believe by society's exposure to violent videos, Wisdom Tree software in the US have launched Christian video games promising to "emphasise positive family values", as well as develop "fine motor coordination and reading skills".
"It's tough out there and just keeps getting tougher, but equipped with the power of God you can defeat your foes, convert non-believers and defeat evil," the manufacturers declare.
"Spiritual Warfare" which, it is claimed, is the top Christian game now selling in the US, is a close relation to "Nintendo". But instead of Ninja Turtles, the heroes of the hour are medieval knights clad in steel and repre senting bits of the "armour of God" mentioned in St Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
Should you get tired of zinging your way round the Holy Land on a mouse, other electronic delights are in store this Christmas. At the push of a button, the Franklin Electronic Bible (£99.95) allows one to call up any Psalm, name or subject in the Bible that one might feel in need of reviewing.