Due to a series of serendipetous events, I recently found the amazing work of E.J. Gold and Claude Needham in the Internet. They have been using video games (and also other kinds of games) for several years in service of spiritual growth and transformation.
Here in an excerpt extraxted from the FAQ page of their website at www.spiritualgaming.com - http://www.spiritualgaming.com/sgfaq.html
What is Spiritual Gaming?
Spiritual Gaming could be defined as the use of gaming in the service of spiritual goals.
The general study of Spiritual Gaming is not restricted to any particular spiritual orientation. A kind of one size fits all.
Spiritual Gaming is a concept whose time has come. It is broader than any particular spiritual religion, affiliation, school or belief system, and its potential transcends individual considerations.
What is the purpose of SpiritualGaming.com?
SpiritualGaming.com was established to explore and promote the use of games in spirituality.
Games have been used effectively for self-study, group work, trainings, workshops, counseling, meditations, and even spiritual service.
This year we shall be concentrating on all aspects of group games. What kinds of game? All kinds of games.
There is a wealth of known and yet to be discovered uses for games in the realm of spirituality. If you'd like to come along on this grand adventure, you are more than welcome to hop aboard. There's plenty of room and all are guaranteed to have a splendid time.
