tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post3274399491052788968..comments2023-09-21T06:56:30.956-04:00Comments on Call of the Creator: Fantasy Writing from a Christian Worldview: The truth, the whole truth...RebeccaPMinorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433599770860270767noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post-60317774933411763022010-02-01T11:12:32.095-05:002010-02-01T11:12:32.095-05:00Thanks, Kristen, Pegg and Louis for your insightfu...Thanks, Kristen, Pegg and Louis for your insightful comments. Whether or not anything I've said is at all intelligent, it gratifies me that these posts occasionally get other people's wheels turning.RebeccaPMinorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433599770860270767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post-45231587699070321452010-01-30T19:56:08.711-05:002010-01-30T19:56:08.711-05:00Becky
I think all have well stated thoughts. And...Becky<br /><br />I think all have well stated thoughts. And the food for thought you posed definitely will make one think. <br /><br />One thing that springs to mind me when confronted with such an idea as this is. Do readers or skeptics have a problem separating truth from fiction? <br /><br />Often when studding the word of God one is faced with separating history from truth when using other study resources. That is an important factor when looking at the Word.<br /><br />I think if we realize that when we read a work of fiction, we need to understand that it is just that, "A work of fiction." If not we lose the reality of life. Don't forget, we often WATCH fiction before our very eyes.<br /><br />I hope my rambling meant something. I like the article.<br /><br />LouisLouis Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02448273970266228969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post-8548301338153726352010-01-29T19:03:04.398-05:002010-01-29T19:03:04.398-05:00I can almost picture Peter, sitting by the fire, t...I can almost picture Peter, sitting by the fire, telling some big windy that started with, "Once upon a time..." and Jesus smiling and nodding, reclined back on one elbow. <br /><br />Would that have been worthy of inclusion in the Bible? No. Only choice bits and pieces were deemed worthy. Those pieces we need to know for our instruction and to strengthen our faith. <br /><br />There was a whole lot more livin' goin' on when Jesus was on the earth though!Pegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post-69971463708796923932010-01-28T20:34:56.056-05:002010-01-28T20:34:56.056-05:00I'm reminded of something a Scoutmaster said w...I'm reminded of something a Scoutmaster said when I was training to be a Cub Scout leader. He said Scouting is a trick we use -- lure boys in with "dangerous" things like rock climbing and archery and BB guns -- and in the process of teaching them these "dangerous" things, we also teach them important things like safety and first aid and character.<br /><br />If fiction is the "trick" we use to teach people about important things like integrity and fidelity and obedience to God, then we're still accomplishing good.<br /><br />CS Lewis was a master at this. My stories may belong in the bitbucket, but his? Not possible.Kristen Stieffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716097889143393543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post-27344136885583753632010-01-28T15:54:37.930-05:002010-01-28T15:54:37.930-05:00Hi Jay!
I think you make a good point. Truth and ...Hi Jay!<br /><br />I think you make a good point. Truth and reality aren't the same thing. Our reality reflects truth, but isn't truth in itself.<br /><br />But I need to think about that some more. I'm in my mid-afternoon slump where my brain stops working, so I'm just going to make a mess if I keep ruminating.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in!RebeccaPMinorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433599770860270767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095252879492157665.post-68221513666936186662010-01-28T15:05:43.543-05:002010-01-28T15:05:43.543-05:00Here is something that I thought of a while back, ...Here is something that I thought of a while back, when I was confronted with the question of 'What is the opposite of fantasy?" I answered, at a loss for words, 'Truth.'<br /><br />But I never could get over that, because it just didn't sound right. Here is what I wish I would have said ( :D ):<br /><br />The opposite of a Lie is Truth;<br />The opposite of Fiction is History;<br />The opposite of Fantasy is Reality.<br /><br />Well, I need to go, so I will leave it at that.<br /><br />Farewell and God bless,<br />Jay Lauser aka Sir Emeth Mimetesdeliciatekernelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810566292372773434noreply@blogger.com