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This transformation also underscores a significant shift in cultural perception. The speaker reflects on how, two decades prior, churches and communities might have demonized Pokémon as something harmful or unsuitable. Yet, through the lens of Pokémon Go, they saw a chance for acceptance, adaptation, and even celebration of a culturally influential phenomenon. It highlights how societal attitudes can evolve, especially as communities find common ground and new ways to connect.