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Whether it's from a soon-to-heroically-die priest or a religion-crazed cultist, a good Bible quote can make any dramatic moment a bit more eschatological.
Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. It is also the largest religion in the world.
The cleric is a combination of priest, healer and holy warrior. The cleric is much akin to the paladin but tend to be more magic-oriented and less focused on melee combat.
Video game controversy revolves mostly around the psychological effects that games with graphic violence or sexual content in them can have on players. Other sources of controversy can range from racism, sexism, politics, or religion.
A punishment set by the gods or in their name to a someone who has commited an offensive action towards them or the general good. If a third party (other than a god) delivers this punishment, the measure of such is given according to their point of view.
An ability that people use to bring back or return someone/something to thier original state.
Abilities or objects that can only be obtained by killing a god or if gods themselves offer them to a character.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
Whether a character never ages or is invincible, immortality represents the inability to die. Sometimes this is a blessing, sometimes it is a curse. Either way it usually makes for an interesting game mechanic.
Monotheistic religion practiced by the Hebrew, or Jewish, people. Its major scripture is the Tanakh, which is referred to as the Old Testament by Christians.
Frequently featured as a class in many RPGs, the monk often fights unarmed and unarmored.
Mormonism is a monotheistic religion that follows the teachings of Joseph Smith, whom they believe to be the final prophet of God.
Women of a religious order who commit themselves to a life style dedicated to their respective gods.
A paladin is a holy warrior, who gains extra abilities through faith and devotion to a deity.
The pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
A master of ceremonies who performs religious duties. A common character class in RPGs.
Games where players are given material to read; this includes books, newspapers, and emails.
A gathering of people who believe in the same higher power(s), and follow the rules laid out by the mortals chosen to be their prophets. Video games generally try to shy away from negatively portraying real religions to avoid controversy, however they make ample use of fictional in-game religions.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
War is a series of organized conflicts carried on by force of arms between two or more nations or groups. Whether it never changes or has already changed is up for debate.
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