The children's pastors at our local church sent some information home about 'Poke'mon' and their concern as to what these little creatures represented. In these types of games, you become the master. Similar to contemporary witchcraft, you wield your power. Your arm, mind, Poke'mon or other action figures are the channel for spiritual forces. To win, the player must follow the rules.
Obedience is mandatory and is validated by instant rewards or positive reinforcement.
After repetitive practice, the player now knows that if he obeys, he will be rewarded. He develops new habits and eventually the player learns to de-value life and will think of murder, robbery and assault as normal behavior. Poke'mon takes seemingly innocent creatures and gives them power to give you power and delve into a spiritual realm full of darkness. Look for obvious and subtle messages. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.