Christians and the Arts
Watching movies growing up, I've found there's two kinds of entertainment: Christian and Non-Christian.
What always frustrated me was that the quality of Christian entertainment was often cheesy, mediocre and unrealistic while Non-Christian entertainment had high quality, good storytelling and a firm grip on reality.
As a Christian myself, I do not believe that Christian entertainment should be mediocre at all. For some reason we frown on the arts, the very thing we were made for. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever, and how can we glorify God through mediocrity? Since when has anyone enjoyed mediocrity? Is it any wonder that people are more attracted to Star Wars even if it's not Christian entertainment?
As a freelance artist, the work I've done for clients so far is always reduced to the sappy and simplistic. A lot of these Christians who write books for kids seem to have the same delusion that all kids are toddlers. One of my biggest frustrations with Christian entertainment is that it's quality is limited to four-year-olds. We're not making great art or great storytelling. That's why for my own work, I strive to tell good stories with great art.
We are capable of giving so much more than the simplistic. We need passionate artists, storytellers, musicians etc. If we are not giving our all in this life, how can God expect us to give our all in the new life? God shall render to each man according to his deeds, and I'm sure the arts are no exception.
For young Christian artists out there, pursue your passion; you shouldn't be ashamed to do great things. God glorifies Himself through our passions. Pursue quality, pursue the arts, give it your all.
Check out this sermon I found on the web:
http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=98908
Plus, this:
http://www.hiskingdomprophecy.com/dont-give-up-on-your-dreams/
http://godswordalive.com/blog/?p=481
God bless,
-Kate Carver
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