Comments on: Why I don’t enjoy “christian” fiction

By: Kameron

Kameron — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:30:56 +0000

Yay, Becky can post to my blog!

Heh, yeah, not exactly the same topic. I think I’ve voiced my concerns about CBA before, here and elsewhere. I may not take as hard a line as DG or Keith Strohm, but I definitely feel my efforts better spent going the ABA route. And I’ve seen the “enclave” attitude in my church–and myself. I use my talents of teaching and preaching to edify my brethren; I think my talents as a writer are better suited to evangalizing. whether subtley through stories from a Christian worldview or overtly through allegory and non-fiction.

By: rebeccaluellamiller

rebeccaluellamiller — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:06:05 +0000

Well, you had me wondering, Kameron. This isn’t anything like what I expected after reading your comment at DG’s site.

I think being in Berean mode is a good thing! I wish more Christians were in Berean mode, and not just for SFF. We should constantly be checking cultureal influences, art, our sermons and Bible lessons. And certainly our books. Relax? May it never be!

Becky

By: Kameron

Kameron — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:07:24 +0000

Hey, John. Glad you found the site, and that you enjoyed Maiden. I remember coming across your blog a couple years ago after some vanity Googling. I’ve enjoyed some of the discussions you’ve had there.

By: johnottinger

johnottinger — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:00:34 +0000

This is a good reasoning. I have the same problem with “Christian” fiction but have never really been able to articulate my problem.

By the way, I really enjoyed your Forgotten Realms book. You really delved into what pain is while writing an interesting adventure story.