Is it wrong to read fantasy books as a Christian?

magic and witchcraft. Here’s the thing. Many Christians would say I shouldn’t watch or read anything that smacks of fantasy. There are of course many other references to sorcerers, soothsayers, and magicians — none of them favorable — in the Scriptures.

Can a Christian be an author?

A Christian who is a writer A person can be both a Christian and a writer (though the writing life can make it more difficult to act like a Christian at times). A Christian who is also a writer may not write on Christian themes.

Why do authors use religion?

Religion can be explanation or excuse or revelation. Religion and all its trappings can add layers to story and depth to characters. Don’t be too quick to ignore the religious element and its impact on story and character and reader. Readers can be easily turned off by too much of the religious element.

Can we use real life in fiction?

Combining real-life experiences from different parts of your life can be a great way to create a new and successful fictional narrative. Real events have emotional resonance for writers, and combining separate stories into one is a great way of recontextualizing details and crafting a compelling narrative.

What is religion fiction?

Religious fiction is literary fiction that has a religious element. Other forms of religious type fiction do not address theology as such, but rather, focus on the manifestation of Christianity, Islam, or another religion over the course of its long history.

Do you need permission to write about someone in a fiction book?

First, a simple rule. If what you write about a person is positive or even neutral, then you don’t have defamation or privacy issues. For instance, you may thank someone by name in your acknowledgements without their permission. If you are writing a non-fiction book, you may mention real people and real events.

Does every Christian have to write Christian fiction?

But every Christian doesn’t have to write Christian fiction; and every book written by a Christian doesn’t have to have the gospel message in it. If we seek God’s direction, strive for excellence, and ask him to use not only our writing but every part of our lives, we will be fulfilling his call to be fiction writers. Re-posted from January 2006.

Is it OK for a Christian to write fantasy stories?

I would argue that not only is it OK, but if you are a Christian with the inclination to write fantasy stories, it’s helpful if you do. Why is this even a question? If you’re not a Christian, you may be wondering what the fuss is about. It’s not like writing a fantasy story hurts anybody. Writing stories is a personal thing.

Is it OK to write about magic?

Using magic in this sense is a rejection of God. So, when it comes to writing, we want to avoid anything that might encourage people down this path. So, is it OK to write about magic? I think it is possible to write about magic without encouraging people to practice magic.

How many categories does God call Christians to write in?

In other words, God calls Christians to write in every one of these categories. Some of us will stick to a single category; others will write in two or even three categories; a few of us will write in all four.