How A Christian Fell in Love With the Horror Genre #19
So, it’s time to buckle up a bit. Up until now, I’ve had this whole journey pretty well outlined. I have, however, reached the end of that outline, which means the upcoming posts may sound a little scattered. My hope is, however, that I’ll eventually be able to wind my way along something approximating a path, and if we’re lucky, we won’t get lost in the thickets.
So, I’m a Christian. I believe in God. I believe in the afterlife. Why am I drawn to the darkness so much? Why do I like stories about monsters, demons, ghosts and ghoulies, why do I like strange little stories with a lack of resolution and no clear meaning…shouldn’t I, as a Christian, prefer stories with very direct purpose and meaning, stories that aren’t open-ended and open to interpretation?
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