Hypothetically speaking, if someone were to play a video game in which their character could pray to statues at the input of the player, would this be idolatry?

Who or what do the statues depict?

It would depend on the game.

For example in the game Ghost of Tsushima you can pray at statues and shrines to the 'kami' for unlockables.

This is fiction...fantasy. It is no more idolatry than an actor of film or stage engaging in the same behaviour. It is called pretense.

Now, of course, Tradistan has very many Tradiban who do not understand pretense because they lack Logos. Caveat peregrinator!

English please.

If Bugs Bunny eats a carrot and says, “Mmmyyyeeaahh, What’s up, Doc?”  Are you guilty of impersonating a physician?” 

Are you tempted to sin by impersonating a doctor? 
Are thrilled by conversing with a speaking rabbit?
Have you become an animist?

If these questions seem bizarre and your answers are “NO!,” carry on watching the cartoon. 
If, however, these questions seem worthy of serious thought, get yourself to the nearest psychiatrist, and if he can’t help you, to an exorcist. 

You need to get help!

Your condescending tone is only equaled by your lack of comprehension. You've completely disregarded the layer that is important in this discussion. Nobody is asking whether it is OK to act, impersonate or play a character but WHETHER IT IS PERMISSIBILE TO SIMULATE SIN!!!

Let me pose a couple of clear questions to possibly make this a fruitful discussion.

Is it permissible to play as an evil character, such as a terrorist?

Is it permissible to act out an evil character against the faith, such as Luther?

Is it permissible to act out blasphemy, idolatry or sins against the sixth commandment?


Instead of mocking people maybe you could've pointed out that for the feast of St. Nicholas Catholics dressed up as a devil (Krampus) and that should stand for something.

I feel that acting out idolatry shouldn't be done but I'd like to see some authority cited to support this view.

I don't care one bit about your feelings and especially not for your poisonous attitude towards a soul seeking guidance, you should get off this forum and go pray. 

Your condescending tone is only equaled by your lack of comprehension. You've completely disregarded the layer that is important in this discussion. Nobody is asking whether it is OK to act, impersonate or play a character but WHETHER IT IS PERMISSIBILE TO SIMULATE SIN!!!

Let me pose a couple of clear questions to possibly make this a fruitful discussion.

Is it permissible to play as an evil character, such as a terrorist?

Is it permissible to act out an evil character against the faith, such as Luther?

Is it permissible to act out blasphemy, idolatry or sins against the sixth commandment?


Instead of mocking people maybe you could've pointed out that for the feast of St. Nicholas Catholics dressed up as a devil (Krampus) and that should stand for something.

I feel that acting out idolatry shouldn't be done but I'd like to see some authority cited to support this view.

I don't care one bit about your feelings and especially not for your poisonous attitude towards a soul seeking guidance, you should get off this forum and go pray.

My points, exactly!  (My NYC sense of humor has backfired.  Sorry.  )

I’ll simplify.

What’s your purpose in simulating sin?     

Does it tempt you?
Might it tempt someone else?

Anything that bothers your conscience or that you suspect may scandalize others, just steer clear of it.

If it’s to assist others and you are convinced others know it’s something NOT to imitate, then go ahead.

Don't have an answer, but perhaps this might help if you dig a bit:

Moral Theology, by John A. Mchugh and Charles J. Callan—A Project Gutenberg eBook