A morbid new "game" in Shanghai, China allows participants to experience their own death, complete with simulated cremation. The Samadhi—4D Experience of Death, a game that has participants complete challenges to delay "death" as long as possible before "cremation" and a return to a womb-like chamber for "rebirth," was prompted by "soul-searching" on the parts of creators Huange Weiping and Ding Rui.

The Telegraph quotes Ding: "We lack understanding of death and the fear can become so overwhelming" said Ding, who hopes the death-simulating experience will provide "life education" and help people to confront their mortality."

Possible Preaching Angle:

We humans deal with our approaching death in many different ways, from culture to culture, and individual to individual. But one thing is certain—we all must face it. Jesus spoke frequently of death, and the need to prepare now for eternity. Are you prepared in body, mind, and soul?