Toxicologist Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Now. We all know there are three deities in Runescape: Saradomin, Guthix and Zamorak. It seems like Saradomin was intended to be like the Christian God and Zamorak Satan, although personality traits somehow overrides this similarity. Now... Which deity, Saradomin or Guthix, do you think is most similar to RL's Christian God? I personally think Guthix, as Saradomin has some major character flaws: such as being a hypocritical pompous old man who likes to hear people say how good and kind he is. Guthix, however; seems much more "to-the-earth" like: he is more stern, controlled, firm; and also boosts much more power. He also does not forcibly impose his values on people like Saradomin does. By the way, Zamorak is nothing like Satan. I don't recall Satan being a sarcastic (even likeable) kind of guy: at least, as the world portrays him. Why do you resist? My experiments are only helping humanity push the boundaries of the Art of Toxicology... you should be proud to be one of my victims. ~Toxicologist~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirHartlar Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Firstly I would like to say welcome back, I haven't seen you around the forums for a while and it is always an extreme pleasure to read your posts. I have to say that some aspects of both gods are similar to the real life Christian god, but I think it will take a serious debate with a lot of research into the history of these gods to surface the true similarities. You haven't mentioned Zaros, I am afraid my knowledge on the gods is limited so I am ujnsure whether he is applicable to this discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimysteve Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I really dont think there is a connection at all. There is also the other good God, something beggining with A- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxicologist Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Armadyl, but we don't know about him much; and neither of Zaros. I am merely saying which one you think is more similar. Obviously, the Chirstian God is completely perfect, so none of the Runescapian deities can be completely compatible. And thank you. Why do you resist? My experiments are only helping humanity push the boundaries of the Art of Toxicology... you should be proud to be one of my victims. ~Toxicologist~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaz Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I think it's Saradomin. I don't know why, i just think so :) I want to say first that i am a guy, becouse when people see my username they think i am a girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umega Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Well, any fantasy world needs a good and evil god. No longer playing Runescape, I caught the WoW bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxicologist Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Of course. But the question here is whether Saradomin or Guthix is more similar to the Christian God. Give a reason if you can, please. Why do you resist? My experiments are only helping humanity push the boundaries of the Art of Toxicology... you should be proud to be one of my victims. ~Toxicologist~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Well it can't be trying to reflect Christianity because that's a monotheastic religion. I don't see Zamorack representing Satan because Satan isn't a God. I don't see any reason to suggest Sara/Guth are more representative of a Christian god than they are a Jewish god or Muslim one. I don't think the Gods in RS are trying to represent any mainstream religion, it was just convenient for the storyline to have a Good guy, Bad buy, and Middle one (and now they're trying to expand the game, the other ones). As far as which God is most like the Christian one... i dont know enough about rs history to say. In a little hilltop village they gambled for my clothesI bargained for salvation and they gave me a lethal doseI offered up my innocence, I got repaid with scorn"Come in'', she said, "I'll give you shelter from the storm" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxicologist Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Peace, my friend. This subject is for entertainment and speculation only. Don't be too formal and serious. Why do you resist? My experiments are only helping humanity push the boundaries of the Art of Toxicology... you should be proud to be one of my victims. ~Toxicologist~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrazotis Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 i have a feeling its sara because hes like the good guy and rl god is like really good as ppl say but as u said in the 1st post guthix doesnt make ppl follow him but i still think saradomin abd zamorak isnt much like satan like u said b4 thanks to mitsubishi64 who made this sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavescope Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 i cant really see any links apart from those which u mentioned so i would agree with u and guthix begins with G same a God ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severation Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Saradomin, because they seem like the 'oo, everything is fine' when it is not, just like Christianity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evadek Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Just so you don't seem ignorant and/or Biased. Christianity, Judaism and Islam both worship the same God. And I don't think any of them compare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexek Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I like to think that they have no meaning and are all just a part of a game. :) PoetryIndexed Picture 1Indexed Picture 2 Killed my maxed Zerker pure April 2010 Rebooting Runescape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto_the_Phoenix Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 There is no connection between RuneScape and real life (from what you think it is). This is because all religions are different in the number of dieties that there are, such as Christians only having one, and RuneScape having three. There is absolutely no comparison on those levels unless your imagination was forcing it. Linux User/Enthusiast | Full-Stack Software Engineer | Stack Overflow Member | GIMP User...Alright, the Elf City update lured me back to RS over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Well, any fantasy world needs a good and evil god. There's a flaw here relating to the discussion, though: Saradomin is called the "God of Wisdom" by JAGeX's own sources, not expressly stated as a good god. Similarly, Zamorak is the "God of Chaos". Where wisdom equates solely to goodness and chaos evil, I can't for the life of me see. As it is, JAGeX is too inconsistent with the gods. I don't even see why Saradomin and Zamorak are constantly fighting; it's not in their stated roles. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurl Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 There is no connection between RuneScape and real life (from what you think it is). This is because all religions are different in the number of dieties that there are, such as Christians only having one, and RuneScape having three. There is absolutely no comparison on those levels unless your imagination was forcing it. You're a newb I thought you quit lol? You better be online during the first week of june. 123 Combat / 1900 Skill Total / 99 HP / 7x 99 Stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxicologist Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I am forcing my imagination, actually. The purpose of this thread is to use your imagination and think: which Runescapian deity is most similar to the Christian God? I don't see why people are taking this so seriously though. Why do you resist? My experiments are only helping humanity push the boundaries of the Art of Toxicology... you should be proud to be one of my victims. ~Toxicologist~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Gordamio Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Saradomin, hes a god of wisdom, described as being the 'Good Guy' but the problem is that hes related to the God of Chaos, Zamorak, I am not too sure actually but I remember reading this in 1 of the first members to Gods talk letters JAGeX published. If any god would have to resemble the Christian god, which I seriously doubt, it would have to be Saradomin cause he also forces or persuades people to believe in him. And as far as I paid attention in Religion Classes I believe the bible states stuff persuading or either forcing people to believe in him. (Only believe in 1 god, me. Believe in me or burn in hell :o ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricekage Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 lumbridge is where you reincarnate :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony88 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Saradomin has some major character flaws: such as being a hypocritical pompous old man who likes to hear people say how good and kind he is. [...] He also does not forcibly impose his values on people like Saradomin does. Err, I think you just described your Christian God there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Gordamio Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Saradomin has some major character flaws: such as being a hypocritical pompous old man who likes to hear people say how good and kind he is. [...] He also does not forcibly impose his values on people like Saradomin does. Err, I think you just described your Christian God there... Agreed , sort of :P That is basicly my view on the christian god lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ortiz9471 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Armadyl, but we don't know about him much; and neither of Zaros. I am merely saying which one you think is more similar. Obviously, the Chirstian God is completely perfect, so none of the Runescapian deities can be completely compatible. And thank you. The christian god isn't completely perfect. (And yes, I'm a faithful Christian.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idarodo Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 This is hard, Sarahix? Or something between them. :) 6,521th to 99 woodcutting | Fletching 98/99 | Idarodo | Combat 90 | Total 1565+ | 38m+ total exp Retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonus_malus Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 This is hard, Sarahix? Or something between them. :) New character for the Asterix & Obelix commics? Semper in excremento, sole profundum qui variat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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