From the Baldur's Gate 2 review:
"There is mention of other gods in this game (I'm not sure if they're real-world or just made up), but at no time does your character have to choose one of those false gods to follow. Since it's a role-playing game, I like to think that my Inquisitor is a zealous Christian warrior, cutting a swathe through the evil creatures of the lands, protecting the weak and innocent."
From the Rune review:
"The game also takes place in a fantasy world that invokes the mention of other gods. This alone can be enough to turn off most devout believers as "thou shalt have no other Gods before me" Exodus 20:3, echos in our minds. The context of the game and its environment is very true to its legend and as such is very clearly fantasy throughout. There is no mention of or blasphemy against Christ throughout the game. Interestingly, it is easy to see the parallel in this tale to the story of Christ. Odin is the "God" figure, sending and guiding a savior figure through numerous trials in an effort to overcome the plans of the evil Loki (Satan). There’s a way to witness to a friend who doesn’t yet know Christ. Also, the fact that your character is motivated by revenge and encouraged throughout to seek justice through his own hand is terribly un-biblical. Romans 12:19 says "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." As this game suggests a day of reckoning is coming, but the violence will not come from our hands. Keep this in mind as you play through this game and be thankful it is Ragnar who is taking all the punishment and remember why you don’t have to."
Oh yeah, and the Everquest review is pure comedy.
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