Is this wrong???

[Tariel]

ok...I am concerned about something in a story I'm writing, and I would like some help. In my story, there are several major characters who are mages, and they work with magic. A friend of mine suggested that perhaps, as a Christian, I should not be writing about such things. I feel that it is ok, beause, although my characters are human, the story takes place in a fantasy world, and therefore it is ok to have characters using magic and other things. What do you think? I'm really not sure about this anymore.

 

[artybloke]

Fantasy is fantasy. Magic happens in fantasy (and nowhere else, actually.) Ignore your friends, follow your own instinct.

 

[GodFlute2]

In a fantasy story, I'd say it'd depend on what your magic is used for. If it's just plain magic spells, such as Harry Potter I would be against it. I see no truths in Harry Potter. However, I have read several other books that magic is used, something like angels would use it, to do miracles by a greater power.

 

[lsholes]

You are writing fiction not practicing magic. Writing fiction is making up everything--from Star Wars to Jurassic Park. You're a writer, go for it.

 

[Paladin Dave]

Stuff like lightning, fire, ice, healing, that kind of stuff, I see no problem with, since its imagianary. The REAL sorcery, like divining, consulting the dead, and stuff that involves souls, I am more leery about. It really depends, IMO, on what you are doing.

 

[MckDawg04]

Yeah, like everyone else said, ur writing a fictional story. Anything goes in them. You tell the story however u have to, even if that include magic. I think it's fine. Keep writing.

CYa!

 

[Martin the Jadi]

As long as you do not let the magic get to your head, or practice it (assuming it's not miracle work, or God related). Especially if it's a Medieval story. I am writing a fanfic on a medieval game, and even started an RPG on it. Like I said, as long as it doesn't influence anyone about the wrong thing or get into your head that it might be possible (again, with the assuming), you'll be alright. And if you are REALLY stuck on it, pray, it's the best solution.

 

[Blessed-one]

think on how your belief can influence your writing in a positive way, and think how magic, as a tool, can enhance and enrich your world.

i've a thread here about the same topic discussed by christian fantasy writers that you might be interested in:

http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=1107&forum=198

 

[thenightmarehero]

So long as its fiction and you're not promoting or enacting malice against others with your writing, then its good. Harry Potter is an example of this. So don't worry if people tell you its wrong, so long as you're not promoting witchcraft or malice against other people in real life.

 

[Tariel]

thanks guys. I'm almost definatly keeping the magic in there, and it is pretty much all basic stuff. Your comments were all very helpful

 

[Megachihuahua]

It's just not a good story without satanic rituals, witchcraft and various recipes for cooking babies...

Seriously, though, most witches are really annoying.

 

[Llauralin]

It's just not a good story without satanic rituals, witchcraft and various recipes for cooking babies...

Seriously, though, most witches are really annoying.

Real ones, or the fictional, highly powerful, evil spell-casting variety?

Anyway, yes, keep the magic. And I would add that it would even be acceptable to include realistic magic so long as you're not involved yourself and show that it is wrong and harmful. After all, most Christians don't object to Screwtape Letters, and that's written in first person as a demon.

It all depends on how you approach things.