“The terms Christian art / fiction / music, indicate a retreat from the ale-house. We have our own thang now — something that reflects our values, our beliefs, our distinctives. The problem is, the people who need it must come to our place (see Christian bookstore) to get it. Where is the fiction that will reach the -8’s? Alas, it ain’t Christian and it can’t be found in our stores… “As it stands now, Christian art has become the practice of speaking to the choir.” From Mike Duran. [here]
“I can’t help but wonder how many great Christian writers, musicians and artists are not embraced by the “Christian subculture” simply because their work does not adhere to a predetermined template. Well, if it’s any consolation, neither was Tolkien…
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i am not sure that we should catagarize christian art as christian art. it’s art. and as soon as we label it – there will be people who have a bad impression of christianity that will automatically turn off to it, and ultimately never get the message. in my mind god is gentle, very artistic and subtle. jesus mixed in with the masses, talked to them – the sinners of the world – in order to know them, be kind to them, save them.
god speaks to us in so many ways and art should be no exception. we should use our god given talent to reach people just as though we are not seperated by belief. after all even christians are sinners.
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