Fantasy novels have a lot of magic, sorcerer, witches, etc in them. Would it be a sin or sacreligious to read these kinds of novels?
What about Science Fiction?
Question open to all.
2007-10-24 17:10:26 · 14 answers · asked by oysterchowder2004 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do not know what religion you are, or what your beliefs are, but I see no harm in reading fantasy novels, science fiction or Harry Potter. I would NOT, however, get too caught up in them.
Some religions used to think it was a sin to dance, wear make-up, cut your hair short, or for women to wear pantsuits. What total baloney. This was all some person's **interpretation** of their own fears and the desire for control over other people.
I don't think any place in America resorts to "book burnings", so enjoy your reading. You might try a few of the classics, some of them are very exciting.
2007-10-24 17:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Cat Lady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sacreligious to what religion exactly? I assume you mean Christianity, but you never did say. I would say not. Fantasy and science fiction are just that, fiction. The magic they use is fantasy magic and doesn't exist in real life and so can't be applied to real life Christian values or mythology.
2007-10-28 00:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Young Wiccan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it to be sacreligious if you read them in the right way. I knew a women who's father was a 'sorcerer' and practiced black magic and some other weird things. If you are interested in that stuff thats fine just dont let it consume your thoughts and time. Make sure you have your priorities in order and use these novels as sort of a recreational activity. But if you let them take over your heart and mind then it can get ugly because then the devil can gain footholds in your life and lead you down the wrong path. God gave us great, imaginitive minds to think of all sorts of wonderful things. Just dont forget that.
2007-10-25 00:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ozzy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't believe it is a sin by reading it, or even enjoying it. If you start to worship it, then there starts to be a bit of a problem. I would guess the reasoning behind some religions saying this is a bad idea is because they know a lot of people are very impressionable, and figure the temptation is not worth the risk. I don't think that is right for religions to do, I think it is up to the individual.
2007-10-25 00:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, why would it? Just because you read that stuff(I love those type of novels by the way) doesn't mean that you really believe in it. Its fiction, you know, made up to entertain. As long as your heart is true no one can tell you its sinful. Your not going to try and do the stuff in the novels, right?
2007-10-25 00:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by siamvelvet72 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't sacreligious. I'm a strong Christian, but I enjoy Star Trek and Star Wars novels. As for Fantasy, as long as you don't take the storylines seriously or start worshiping their principles, you are safe in reading them.
2007-10-25 00:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were Christians and they wrote fantasy novels complete with magic, witches, sorcerers, etc. The Bible has witches and magic and demons in it. So does Shakespeare. I never hear fundies condemning these works, even though they condemn the rest.
Do as you like. Why should you be afraid of any imaginary tales? That's just silly.
2007-10-25 00:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No.. there is a very broad line between knowing that something is make believe and acting out on something fantastical.
pretty much if you start believing in magic and vampires then perhaps youve damaged yourself somehow mentally.. if you know what you are reading is make believe then its not sin
2007-10-25 00:20:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God gave us our imaginations. I don't think he meant for it to go to waste.
If someone's faith is threatened by fiction (which everyone knows to be just for fun), it's not very strong.
The 10 Commandments tell us what the sins are; I don't see reading on there at all.
2007-10-25 00:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by Jodie G 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fiction is Fiction! What is sacrilegious about entertainment? If we were not meant to read fun things then God wouldn't allow it to be here! Get a life!
2007-10-25 00:16:20 · answer #10 · answered by Rev. Kaldea 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋