Supernatural, fantasy and occult

[lynnmosher]

***Lazarus, Hop on over to Meet and Greet and introduce yourself so others know you are here and can welcome you properly.***

[krhen]

This is an interesting discussion, one I've thought upon frequently. My position is this (again, just mine, doesn't have to be anyone elses )

IF the story takes place in a fictional/fantasy land, then all bets are off. Let the story go where it will. Of course painting a Christian worldview becomes more challenging and abstract.

IF the story takes place in 'our' world, then the truths of the Bible must hold. Now note that there is much in the Bible for interpretation, but when it comes to supernatural elements, I err conservatively.

My book takes place in 'our' world, but as supernatural suspense (horror by any other name ), it involves demons and angels, and I struggle to keep it Biblically-correct. The challenge for me is the interpreting part - the more you 'make up' the larger the chances of going outside of the world God has created for us.

Again, just my thoughts. Thanks

[Nora]

If you really want to know how your play will affect others, I suggest two things: First, let it sit, as is, for a number of weeks. Don't think about it, don't mull it over, nothing. After these few weeks, Pray over it. Then, pick it up as if for the first time and read it aloud, use different voices for each character if you can. Let the Holy Spirit tell you.

My second suggestion is to give it, as is, to a very strong Christian friend and ask them to read it. Ask them what they think. Remind them about CS Lewis and Toieken and others who have gone into worlds unknown. Ask them to pray over it before reading it aloud. See what the Holy Spirit tells them.

"By two or three witnesses...."

God bless,

[lisanq]

Warrior4Jesus,
The parable Jesus told is right in Luke 16:19-26

I had Angel in the Shadows reviewed by Pastor Larry Vasseur who has his doctorate in theology, has taught at Christian Colleges, and is very knowledgeable in ancient, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and Aramaic. It took him a couple of months to review my book, but he declared it theologically sound. I also have over 100+ footnotes directing my readers to their Bible. Lisa
I agree unless you are a Bible scholar, you should find someone to review it whose judgment you trust. Lisa

P.S. There is a warning (actually more than one) Matt 12:36-37 "For I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
I think as Christian Writers, we have a greater responsibility to make sure through prayer, education in the Bible, and confirmation that our words are scripturally sound.

[Cecilia Marie]

Bless you for being so concerned. It is a model of actually living what you preach.

I agree with the others. Pray about it, and ask a pastor you trust or a theologian, if you have access to one. That way you can be sure to stay true to Biblical truths and still tell your story.

I agree with Lisa, the Bible is filled with stories of occult. It talks about demons, the devil, fallen angels and the mighty battles that take place beyond our world. It also mentions human intercessors as well as angelic.

Just check your facts, and go where the Spirit leads.