I'm writing a story in which a Christian gets turned into a vampire and has to overcome the other non-Christian vampires. I'm not sure if I'm being sacreligious or not.
Also, in a fictional story, how far can you go with heaven?
2006-12-09 08:56:49 · 23 answers · asked by shegothebomb 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its fiction - you can do whatever you want with it.
2006-12-09 08:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by ana_is_a_cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that Christianity is from Judaism, and the Jews don't drink any blood from any animal, that might be a red flag their. Also, Christians were told not to eat anything with blood in book of Acts. So, the idea of a Christian drinking live human blood, well it is appalling.
I would do some more thinking on this issue if I were you. If you aren't sure you are being sacreligious about any religion, I don't care what it is, then don't act.
Heaven hasn't happened yet, that is after the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ. What is in effect now is Paradise.
Also, you can't take artistic license on these matters, because they aren't a product of your imagination. Christianity is a religion that focuses on a certain reality in the natural and spiritual world. What you try to make it seem like, through your ideas has nothing to do with the reality that it is. Many have a aChristianity that is based on their own ideas and ideals about what they believe God should be. And so they worship a god they invented in their own mind. Calling someone a Christian then depicting their actions that go completely against what Christianity is about, is a lie. They aren't Christian at all. Just believing in God and Jesus Christ, and even liking the concept, and even liking them, does not make you a Christian. Serving God makes you a Christian. The devils know full well what Jesus Christ is all about, they know He is God, they know He has a Father in Heaven, and they know the Holy Spirit is on this earth with the saints. They know these things even more so than most Christians because they were there when it happened, they know. But, does this make them serve God? Nope, not a bit.
What knowledge we have, is nothing without obedience. By the way, obedience does not try to push the envelope.
2006-12-09 09:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by Felicitas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmmm, that may be more impossible than sacreligious. The idea of a vampire as an "undead" cross between a human and a demon makes a "Christian" vampire technically impossible. The human in question may have been "raised Christian", and be very religious, but not saved. In THAT case, the "possession" of the person could take place.
A "saved" person would simply die as the result of a vampire attack. The "possession" wouldn't work.
It raises a particular interesting point, though. IF a religious-person-turned-vampire was "resuscitated" immediately after turning, and an exorcism was done RIGHT AWAY, could they be human again, and thus "get saved"?
Have fun.
2006-12-09 09:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting... I have also been writing a similar story. I think you can go very far with salvation. I dont really believe in literal vampires but if they're true, I still believe they can be saved. I love Interview with a Vampire, in the beginning when Brad Pitt's charecter is being interviewed he is asked if crucifixes were bad for him and he said "No, Im actually quite fond of them" I think you can take it to an interesting level and still be true to the message of Salvation.
2006-12-09 09:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darling, you need to read the vampire armand andthe vampire lestadt by anne rice for research--they both struggled greatly with christian influences--it's not blasphemous at all, it's a genuine question in monster lore, like the werewolf priest in stephen king's cycle of the werewolf--the movie was entitled silver bullett
2006-12-09 09:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Astro City comic book series actually did this, and did it well. Although superficially a super-hero story, the central character is a priest-turned-vampire, who eventually uses his powers for good. The story is collected in a single volume called "Confessions." Highly recommended.
2006-12-09 09:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are teetering on the edge of sinful entertainment. However, you could show the struggle the vampire endures while refusing to give in to those desires, and the sacrifice he/she makes to choose not to do what feels right to the vampire.
Just an idea, hope it helps you to head in a direction you are happy with.
2006-12-09 09:01:19 · answer #7 · answered by Krista13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Story sound great! I think you are doing fine!
Heaven is very open and i believe you can go as far as you want to. It is your fictional story, give your view on heaven.
Hope you publish this book, it sounds awesome!
2006-12-09 09:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by jesusfreak_200513 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"....unless you drink the blood of the Son of Man..."-----There's a story that tells of the first vampire being created during an exorcism. A priest was being exorcised against his will by other priests, but they had lost sight of their love for their fellow man, and something different happened.
2006-12-09 08:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Bram Stoker, the entire concept of vamireism came about as a revolt against God. So, yes, I would say that would be blasphemous.
Blessed Be
2006-12-09 09:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an old School Goth/Punker and I'm also a Christian. You're story sounds awesome. I dont find it sacriligious at all.
2006-12-09 08:58:50 · answer #11 · answered by Darktania 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋