tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post4309497053984188277..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: DO YOU PUT YOUR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN YOUR WRITING?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-13393230013185492692012-05-21T14:56:42.937-05:002012-05-21T14:56:42.937-05:00While I may not set out to write a Christian story...While I may not set out to write a Christian story (difficult to do in sci-fi anyway, a little easier in fantasy), I think my beliefs come through in my writing anyway.<br /><br />Allison (<a href="http://www.alsgeekbanter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geek Banter</a>)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-2875481446134979072012-05-20T22:33:58.507-05:002012-05-20T22:33:58.507-05:00I have to chuckle. Is that a Victor joke, about be...I have to chuckle. Is that a Victor joke, about being saved? That's funny.<br /><br />Interesting topic. I myself steer clear of the topic of religion with anyone outside of my immediate family. <br /><br />But, I'd like to think that most of my characters do have a code of ethics they live by, and all are internally good and decent people. <br /><br />I have created a few characters whom are not at all nice. <br /><br />When reading, I do not like to hear "preachy" prose. It's just not my cup of tea. But, to each his or her own, right?<br /><br />Btw, I loved Jules in P.F. "It's a mighty fine burger."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41901645426980548402012-05-20T22:14:44.121-05:002012-05-20T22:14:44.121-05:00While I am also generally closed-lipped about poli...While I am also generally closed-lipped about politics and religion in my everyday life (who needs that kind of stress), my writing is likely infused with my religious belief system, even if subconsciously. After all, even though I keep an open mind and do not write about religion, it is still a part of who I am.E.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08362521696011839816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41691832416308373432012-05-20T22:14:43.635-05:002012-05-20T22:14:43.635-05:00While I am also generally closed-lipped about poli...While I am also generally closed-lipped about politics and religion in my everyday life (who needs that kind of stress), my writing is likely infused with my religious belief system, even if subconsciously. After all, even though I keep an open mind and do not write about religion, it is still a part of who I am.E.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08362521696011839816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-83137258845678951502012-05-20T14:40:00.730-05:002012-05-20T14:40:00.730-05:00Alex:
That was my point: our beliefs shape how our...Alex:<br />That was my point: our beliefs shape how our characters act, how the society in which they live respond - so our belief systems dictate how our novel flows.<br /><br />Michael:<br />Yes, politics and religion are pretty much taboo subjects if you wish the air to remain free of static, right?<br /><br />But we all live according to some code and that influences what we write.<br /><br />If all our characters never mention God, isn't that bias by neglect?<br /><br />D.G.<br />Boy, can religion be a hot, sensitive topic. But if we shy away from the systems we see people living -- not just religious people but those for whom God is irrelevant -- aren't we being dishonest as portrayers of the world around us -- even if we write fantasy?<br /><br />Catherine:<br />Are novels like good dinner parties? But you are right. I hate to be asked if a seat beside me is saved, then when I say no, the person then asks me, "Are you?"<br /><br />Good writing I believe tells the truth as we see it, giving as objective take on it as possible.<br /><br />Preaching for me is out. Folks buy novels to be entertained -- and in that they are, indeed, like good dinner parties! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-18089989523469308862012-05-20T10:46:35.002-05:002012-05-20T10:46:35.002-05:00Writing, like any good dinner party, should be dev...Writing, like any good dinner party, should be devoid of Religion and Politics.<br /><br />With one exception: if a character is religious or of a political stance that's INTEGRAL TO THE STORY, that's great. It shows the reader why they act a certain way or do certain things.<br /><br />The minute I see someone trying to force their religious beliefs into a piece of written work (be it books or blog posts), I am put right off.Catherine Noblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779799397032396279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82797483681538258322012-05-20T10:39:22.764-05:002012-05-20T10:39:22.764-05:00I'm writing about the future, and religion doe...I'm writing about the future, and religion doesn't play a large part for the main story arc. Science is their religion.<br /><br />When we're no longer planet-bound, will we still think the same? Or will internal spirituality become the norm? Possibilities exist, which will we choose?<br /><br />Interesting question, religion can be a touchy topic, Roland.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60464846480728262812012-05-20T09:51:59.514-05:002012-05-20T09:51:59.514-05:00I don't enjoy talking about religion and polit...I don't enjoy talking about religion and politics in my real life so I don't suppose I will place any in my writing. Writing is an enjoyable escape for me and I find too many people push their views onto others. Many like to debate rather than discuss. Maybe that's just the introvert in me talking. Your points are well made Roland.Michael Horvathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06490946095047002839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-49915737892414435282012-05-20T08:10:56.977-05:002012-05-20T08:10:56.977-05:00Good point. While I do not talk about religion in ...Good point. While I do not talk about religion in my books, my own Christian values are present because that's just how I view the world.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com