I'll be honest, I always try to keep gaming stuff just about gaming and not reveal too much of myself personally or bother anyone else in regards to their personal business. To me, we are just all here to play and discuss games. I don't want perceptions of people and/or opinions to mess with that. To me, regardless of who you are or what you believe, we should be able to talk, laugh, have a good time, and play games together.
With all that being said... I have served as a Student Minister part-time for nearly 10 years. My wife and I were Children Ministry directors for about 4-5 years. I was a worship leader for nearly 10 years and did all of this while being a Technology Director and Advanced Technology Teacher at a public school. I say all of that because as of late, it has been difficult to be involved with a public school and yet be involved in church. I don't know if Sparkling is part of a movement or if this is something that's been underground for years but I think out of the 350-ish we have on average at church, about 20-30 despise me for being in public education and sending my kids to school. I remember even having a new family over for dinner and the lady looking at my wife and saying, "We could be such good friends IF you homeschooled." They wouldn't even let our kids play together. Months down the road, that turns out to be ok and have worked out. Now, i'm not bashing homeschool or that choice or right. Though it does seem to be apart of that "group's" credentials and a requirement. It isn't the only line item on the list either, there's quite a long list. I have two friend's that are homosexual and I love those guys, as a family we eat with them, speak to them when we see them at work, and it infuriates me that we are made to feel as if they are something to be shunned. I can tell you, while I do not agree or does it align with my beliefs, I love them and will always love them regardless what pressures that group makes me feel. (Our church does not support the group's stance either).
Anyway, i'm rambling but people like Sparkling frustrate me to no end. I struggle with this occurring in my hometown but it really saddens me to people everywhere have to deal with these inconsiderate frauds. People will see more of people like Sparkling than they ever will Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, or Francis Chan who are all more of what should be representing us in the media at any level.
Sorry.. back to gaming. Excuse my rant and derailing...