I’m up today at Novel Journey in a post entitled Should Christian Fiction Provide Answers or Provoke Questions? Excerpt:
Paradox is not something Christians like to concede. We believe Jesus is the Answer, and as such, questions exist to be dispelled rather than nurtured. However, the universe rarely cooperates. There is mystery and wonder. Even the grayest of saints must, on occasion, plead perplexity.
Yet for the Christian author, paradox is not something we need fear. In fact, provoking questions can be a powerful apologetic tool. Jesus did this often. It is estimated that Christ asked over 80 questions. Obviously, He did this not to alleviate ignorance (His own) but provoke thought in His listeners. As followers of the Answer, Christian authors are uniquely positioned to frame life’s most vital questions.
Problem is, Christians often view their fiction as a tool to provide answers, rather than provoke questions…
You can read the entire piece HERE.
Wow, Mike. You’ve really outdone yourself.
Have you read Summa Elvetica yet? Seriously, you could be a character from that book!