The myth of the violent gamer | News.blog | CNET News.com

The myth of the violent gamer | News.blog | CNET News.com

In the search for root causes, has anyone noticed how religion has figured in recent stories about shooting incidents leading the national news? Terry Ratzmann last month went on a shooting rampage. Should we infer any link to his regular church attendance? The local cop interviewed by the Associated Press believes the motive the motive had something to do with the church.

And what to make of Dennis Rader, a man who was president of his church council and described as a faithful Christian? These days he’s in policy custody and accused of being the notorious BTK killer.

Interesting. Now I have something to mention the next time someone worries about Dangerous Video Games.