I am a Christian and I love to write (historical fiction, by the way). I have one planned novel in the works and I have given serious thought to writing two war novels (both take place in World War II).
However, would it seem odd (or hypocritical for that matter) for a Christian to be writing about war? I have given serious thought about these two story ideas.
What's your take? Should a Christian write a war novel?
2007-08-10 17:40:32 · 16 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
War is apart of the human psyche. Religion of any genre is a human innovation. invariably the two being of human origin are linked together. WWII is the perfect era to write a novel on. For it encompasses all which makes us human. War, genocide, religion, bravery, unity, innovation, and charity.
I always enjoy your questions. I say go for it and keep us posted.
2007-08-11 07:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by msuetonius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not..It sounds like some Christians are taking the position that, despite all the death, destruction, and violence that has occurred as a consequence of the American invasion of Iraq, it's ultimately justified and/or for the best because there are a few new churches in the country. I suppose the fact that the community of Iraqi Christians has been devastated is irrelevant because they weren't "evangelical" Christians — after all, when someone like James Dobson uses the label "Christian," that's the only group he has in mind.
It's obviously not the case that all Christians are like this, but it's also just as obviously the case that Christians are practically the only group left consistently and forcefully supporting Bush's war. Moreover, their support is at much or more religious than political. These are the same Christians who consistently argue that without their religion, then morality, democracy, and liberty could not exist. Christians defending invasion, war, and occupation are the same Christians who say that atheists cannot be trusted in positions of power and who can't have any basis for morality.
2007-08-10 18:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by sadanyhevia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
War And Peace
Author Leo Tolstoy
a Christian pacifist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Tolstoy
2007-08-10 17:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would it be hypocritical? War is a part of the fallen world, your not endorsing by writing about it. In fact most of the war novels are written to demonstrate the folly and futility of war, or to show how it damages lives, or things like that. It might be the perfect novel in which to show the love of Christ.
2007-08-10 17:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by William D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If Christians can screen movies about Armegeddon and the brutal "Passion of the Christ" and historical aspects of the Old Testiment that have War and Skirmish as part of its plot, i would suggest go right ahead.
Take it as those God has given you a gift about writing and you should use it to your absolute best.
2007-08-10 17:53:04 · answer #5 · answered by The Navigator 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person should write things that they are in some way passionate about. If you have a personal, passionate connection with war, then go for it. The passion could be exemplified by positive or negative factors of warfare.
No holds barred.
2007-08-10 17:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 02:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by belvin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell write away chica...I mean...don't worry about what Christians may say...and if you've EVER read the OT you'll realize that that story is pretty much BRIMMING with war...also, J.R.R. Tolkein was a Catholic, and he wrote LotR, it had war and violence in it. So...write away and try and send me a copy, I love war novels.
2007-08-10 17:47:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for you do not hone in on merely the killing, but the spiritual conflict that rages within him.
How can a Christian be a soldier when it goes against God's Law?
What of the ultimate dilemma? If you kill that man, many others live. If you do nothing, he will kill all that he can
2007-08-10 17:49:34 · answer #9 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with writing a war novel?
You're not actually committing the atrocities you write about, are you?
2007-08-10 17:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by Purgatory 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋