Don't play Pokemon Go in churches

CAGAYAN de Oro MONSIGNOR Rey Monsanto of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro said Pokemon Go fanatics in Cagayan de Oro City must not play inside churches.

Monsignor Monsato said people should not forget the purpose of going to church which is to pray and connect with God.

"Dunay mga tawo gapanganhi sa lawak sa among church, gaPokemon Go kay naa kuno diha ibutang ang Pokemon atubangan sa simbahan. Dunay gapangabot diha nga mga tawo, gabisikleta, gasakyanan, I heard sa simbahan gyud na makita ug ibutang daw ng mga pokemon," he said.

The good thing about the game, he said, is people are encouraged to visit the church but the downside is getting addicted to it.

"While they're visiting unta, makahuana-huna unta sila nga maka-ampo. Gihangyo nato sila nga nga take control of the game lang especially during mass services, it's disrespectful you play the game while a mass is being conducted," Monsanto said.

For Monsignor Perseus Cabunoc, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro vicar general, said he noticed that players are usually seen walking around Gaston Park and even lining up at the entrance of the St. Augustine Cathedral.

"Dili na sila makabantay nga duna silay katagbo o kaistorya, mao nalang to focus nila. Ang advancement of technology is good, however, naa gyud siyay disadvantages or illeffects sa paggamit niini," he said.

Cabunoc called the game a "smartphone zombie" since people are getting addicted to it.

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