http://www.canonpress.org/pages/culture.asp
I just saw it on the net today. Has anyone read it? What was it like?
Bryan
Right Behind?
Discussion in 'Books & Publications Forum' started by Bugman, Aug 29, 2002.
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Bugman said:
What was it like?
It's hilarious. Wilson's satire would peel paint - he not only lampoons the terrible writing of the Left Behind books (and bad end-times thrillers in general), but vapid Chrisitan pop culture as well (youth lock-ins, Precious Moments figurines, Thomas Kinkade paintings, and so forth).
If you want to get a feel for the writing, there's an excerpt at the Antithesis Web site; unfortunately at the time of writing I can't access the site to find it specifically for you, so you'll have to do some hunting around. -
I will have to get this book. :D
Joseph Botwinick -
Ah, come on guys. :( I like the Left Behind books. In fact, I am reading the latest now.
Susan -
And we like this book. What is so wrong with that?
Joseph Botwinick -
Why, nothing of course. :D
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Another bit of satire:
http://www.thedoormagazine.com/webintro/182thisday.html -
Thanks guys, I willl have to read it.
As for those who like left behind, don't worry I'm praying for you all :D
Bugman -
Paul says not to involve ourselves in "foolish talking, nor course jesting, which are not fitting" (Eph.5:4). I skimmed through Right Behind at a pastors conference several months ago, but I didn't buy it because I felt it crossed the line. I see no problem with satire or sarcasm being used when dealing with error. I think I can even find examples of this in Paul's own writings, but always with the goal of lovingly seeking to build up the body by bringing errant brethren to their senses. I can't imagine Paul ever condoning the writing of an entire book for no other purpose than to make fun of and/or belittle one's brothers in Christ. Although I personally disagree with the dispensational theology promoted by the Left Behind series, I still regard many who hold such views as my brothers in Christ, and I don't think Right Behind "speaks the truth in love" (Eph.4:15) to them.
Pastork