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Sometimes the blogosphere seems to have a collective consciousness, or at least syncronicity. Four posts related to religion and video games appeared in my reader over the past day or so. First, one that answers the question that has been on everyone\u2019s mind since they first played Super Mario Bros.: What\u2019s Down There?<\/i>

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Well, ChurchCrunch<\/a> has the answer:<\/p>\n

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In related news, New Scientist<\/a><\/i>\u00a0reports that a Godlike princess can not only conquer villains but improve childrens\u2019 behavior. And Faith and Theology discusses Heaven: The Game as theology FAIL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finally,\u00a0Hacking Christianity<\/a> offers video game Jesus. I\u2019m not sure what I think about it\u2026<\/p>\n

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