tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post8939291510446345256..comments2023-07-29T05:07:11.159-07:00Comments on Wayfarer's Journal Blog: Light at the Edge of DarknessTerri mainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084883478386476891noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-59464804695169520902007-05-04T13:11:00.000-07:002007-05-04T13:11:00.000-07:00I think, with the current climate in America, shou...I think, with the current climate in America, should religious persecution of any flavor break out, the justification will be, in so many we have to oppress them to keep them from oppressing us. And truth be told, it's the left in the best position politically right now to pull such a stunt. As <A HREF="http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/index.php/a/2005/12/03/the_blogging_epic_part_four_the_impossib" REL="nofollow">Adam </A> has said on his blog, the right is way too fractioned for a theocracy today. <BR/><BR/>But I do see the possibility in the scripture referenced for the Antichrist to show up as the ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing, with his own heretical brand of Christianity, and unite a coalition that gains strength enough to persecute the true church.<BR/><BR/>But as to which side of the aisle he'll be on, I also tend to think, given our tense political situation, that the Antichrist will be a moderate . . .Andrea Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704143681030568711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-68406859462493113272007-02-07T14:45:00.000-08:002007-02-07T14:45:00.000-08:00I agree with Dan. This was an encouraging review. ...I agree with Dan. This was an encouraging review. I've read most of the stories way back when and they are really good.<br /><br />I think a time will come when the CBA and its community will recognize this genre and it's potential.chrisdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662811240806616921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-55357081670596920582007-02-06T20:28:00.000-08:002007-02-06T20:28:00.000-08:00Frank--
My own theory is that any type of religio...Frank--<br /><br />My own theory is that any type of religious oppression in America is more likely to come from the Religious right than some atheistic type of government conspiracy. <br /><br />It would be sold with a concern for "morality" but a morality which excludes compassion and excuses excesses of corporate greed, police corruption, and militaristic adventurism, even torture in the name of doctrinal purity and national security. <br /><br />It would require making coalitions between different religious groups, mostly from the mainstream of fundamentalism which would exclude Catholics, pentecostals, charismatics, Mennonites, and politically liberal evangelicals. <br /><br />It would be just as repressive and insidiously non-Christian in the sense of New Testament Christianity. My own belief (without any solid Biblical evidence to back it up) is that the "False Prophet" of the anti-Christ will likely pretend to be some sort of televangelist and lead people to believe he represents a Christian perspective. My only evidence comes from a scripture which says, that he would deceive even the elect if it was possible. <br /><br />It will be a safe, morally strong, but spiritually distorted image that can be very deceptive to a world in which Evangelical pastors have become more politicians than shepherds. Hmmm... premise for a story???Terri mainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084883478386476891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-15604176055123482212007-02-06T19:39:00.000-08:002007-02-06T19:39:00.000-08:00Terri--
Substantive review--Thanks!
A word about ...Terri--<br />Substantive review--Thanks!<br /><br />A word about Christianity's dark future in North America. Gene Edward Veith is my favorite living published theologian. In Veith's Modern Fascism, one may find realistic groundwork for Christian dystopian or cyberpunk fiction. It's even scarier Than Daniel I. Weaver's spiritual thrillers, because there are historical absolutes and social trends at work. The greed for power may come from mega-corps or government--if one goes too far right or left, one winds up in the same tyranny. <br /><br />Of course things could go all Road Warrior or Left Behind between now and then. 1984 is my favorite novel, but I'm very open minded about mankind's future. 2k years ago, too many Jews judged Christ to be a cult-leader.<br /><br />Our job is to ask WWJD, and live His love.<br /><br />Faith,<br />frankcreed.com<br />Light at the Edge of Darkness, The Writer's Cafe Press, April 07Frank Creedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635583213577356111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-214207118795604122007-02-06T10:35:00.000-08:002007-02-06T10:35:00.000-08:00Thanks, I'm just hoping the launch comes off on ti...Thanks, I'm just hoping the launch comes off on time. I feel like I'm running to stand still right now. But I thrive on that sort of thing. I guess it's my old journalism background with the adrenaline rush of chasing a deadline. <br /><br />I like what you say about Christians should be the first in line for speculative fiction because we do believe in the unseen and inexplicable forces of the supernatural realm, but I think that may be part of the problem. <br /><br />Some have an almost magical view of the world being afraid that even speaking of these things other than in the context of a sermon or Bible study will somehow make them vulnerable to demonic forces. Many have difficulty separating out a work of imagination from a work of theology. <br /><br />It's like my observation about "militaristic martyrs." I personally have issues with Christian heroes acting like Rambo trying to fight the good fight with a machine gun in one hand and a .45 automatic in the other. <br /><br />But I don't find those to be "evil" and I can enjoy them as allegories of the spiritual battle. The blaster ray becomes the sword of the spirit and the force field, the shield of faith. <br /><br />I've actually considered rewriting Pilgrims Progress as space opera. Instead of walking a road, Christian follows a navigation beacon. But I've got to get out an e-zine this week. <br /><br />TerriTerri mainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084883478386476891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-51320236159173699122007-02-06T05:25:00.000-08:002007-02-06T05:25:00.000-08:00I'm very glad you enjoyed the anthology, Terri. Th...I'm very glad you enjoyed the anthology, Terri. This is an encouraging review that would definately make me want to read this collection. Christians by nature believe in the unseen and the unexplainable, so speculative fiction should really appeal to a lot of folks. I just think its exciting that, like your Wayfarer's journal, people out there are offering tales of speculative fiction from a Christian worldview.<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Daniel I Weaver<br />www.danieliweaver.comDaniel I Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895202139305313413noreply@blogger.com