Today's Discussion: I( My Friend Amy) was reading over at Novel Journey the other day (a great blog, by the way!) and this post caught my eye and just really really grabbed at the heart of what I think is the conflict around "preachy" Christian fiction. So I'm going to take this quote from the quote in the post, and ask you to share your thoughts about this topic.
"Too many Christians think we are supposed to use the arts to give people the answers. We’re not. We’re supposed to use the arts to lead them into a question."
Barbara Nicolosi
What do you think? Do you think Christian fiction should provide answers or lead us to questions?
I enjoy christian fiction books that get their message across in a realistic and relatable way rather than feeling like I am being hit over the head with it. Sometimes that may raise questions that challenge me not only to think but to grow and change for the better. Other times it may just be an entertaining story that allows a few hours of escape.
7 comments:
Yeah I don't like getting hit over the head either. I do like some book that challenge me to think also.
Yep. Reading is FUN. Happy Faith ‘n Fiction Day.
Well said Nise! If an author is just gifted with an ability to tell an entertaining story, I'm not mad at them. Have a great weekend.
You're right..there are different ways to look at it. :) I like to read to learn and be challenged and also to read to escape. :)
Hi Nise-
I totally agree with your answer. thanks for the comment on Free Spirit too!
Thanks for stopping by.
I agree with you about being realistic and raising questions. It seems some of the books wrap things up with a perfect ending and that just frustrates me.
Thanks for posting the button for the carnival too:)
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