Q: If it is considered illegal to buy pirated DVDs... then isn't buying them considered a sin? My Christian parents do that, and I feel uncomfortable because when more people buy these products, the more there is a need for the producers to create more illegal ''goods''.

A:  Buying pirated movies is perpetuating the industry and giving those who pirate movies or other forms of media a reason to continue what they are doing.  Hence, I would consider this a sin as it:
1.  is stealing
2.  being a stumbling block because it provides a reason for others to continue sinning

In terms of your Christian parents buying the DVDS, I'd suggest that you talk to them about it!  Many people simply have not thought about their actions in the way that you have and perhaps just having a discussion can open their eyes to something else.

I think that buying pirated DVD's is very prominent in our Chinese culture as many of the sources stem from China and the availability of them at malls such as First Markham Place or Pacific Mall.  It's cheaper than buying the real thing (which, who doesn't want to get "a deal"?) and therefore you can buy a lot! 

Pirating anything is illegal and sinful.  Fake LV handbags, software, clothing, DVDs...it all cost producers and manufacturers to create and make.  Thus, if we are getting them at a "discount", we are essentially stealing away their business, not to mention their creative ideas and R&D. 

For those reading about this for the first time, please go HERE to see a previously answered question.

[answered by Pastor KJT]