In Reply to: Re: We do need fantasy posted by Bryon on March 08, 2003 at 14:04:06:
Byron, yes, interesting discussion. However, you said, "While it is a fact that the imagination can be used in service to God, I am sure that most would agree that such cases, pertain to the, 'exception' and not the rule."
Sorry, I don't agree. In the world at large, imaginations can be both good and evil, but I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying certain sci-fi movies, or reading fantasy like J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" or C.S. Lewis' "Narnia" series. There's nothing wrong with me, as a child of God, using and enjoying my imagination, and even watching TV programs, movies, etc.
You didn't answer my question, by the way, as to whether you condemn the apostle Paul for watching and reading Greek tragedies/comedies/plays and quoting from no less than four of them in his epistles.