In past articles, we have looked at two pieces of Science Fiction: A Brave New World, and Annihilation. With this article, I’d like to go back to the roots of the science fiction genre. Frankenstein is largely considered one of, if not the first, science fiction books written. It is also a brilliant gothic horror that explores the devastation when a creator abandons his creation. Frankenstein contrasts with the Genesis narrative of God walking in the garden with Adam and Eve... Read more
Since my first post: Illumination, I have been sharing some of my favorite fiction pieces. I have a long list of stories I still want to share with you. The best way, however, to enjoy fiction, is to read it for yourself. Because of this, I wanted to share five books for autumn. Perhaps you have already read these five recommended reads, or they may be new to you. I would love to hear your opinions and your recommendations in... Read more
In an earlier article, we discussed how God’s truth can be hidden in secular fiction. It may seem like a concept that we are comfortable with regarding the average fantasy or science fiction. Even in last week’s look at A Brave New World, we could maybe understand how God could speak through a darker story. But there is a genre that most Christians will shy away from. Today I’d like to look at what God has to teach us... Read more
In my first post, Illumination: How Can Stories Reveal God to Us?, I introduced the idea that, while the Bible will always be the primary source of revelation God has chosen for the modern world, fiction has a lot to tell us about God should we invite Him into the experience. In this post, I would like to invite God into a reading of Aldous Huxley’s dystopian sci-fi novel, A Brave... Read more
How do stories reveal God to us? When looking to learn about God, people rarely think about classic science fiction. They don’t often reach for large fantasy books. (What Brandon Sanderson calls Chihuahua killers). Some refuse to step outside of the old King James Version Bible on their church podium. Others allow for Christian non-fiction, the words of a wise friend, worship songs, and maybe, if they are feeling brave, a fellow church member’s prophetic vision. I would argue, however,... Read more
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