Purpose and Genre

         It is without doubt, as I write this, the first sentence in a writing blog, that I will acquire both criticism and understanding for my writing. But likely I willl recieve much more of the former than the latter. So then, think of this as a foreword or introduction in a novel, that thing that many seldom read but all should. All artists secretly hope that their work will be understood and perhaps even praised for their vision. But it is a pity that often many do not grasp the illustrated point, or in this case, writing. I as well, an artist, hope that my writing will be given fair treatment and sought for understanding of its message rather than blind criticism.

        I generally write within the genre of horror. And this is the point that I fear of being scorned. Please, let me elucidate my purpose for this often misunderstood or misused genre. Horror is so often treated as the dark child of an even darker imagination. It often leads to the supernatural, the macabre and frequent cheap thrills. And more than often this genre used for generating fear. My purpose for using horror is simply this: 

       I wish to enter the world of the secular. The secular world inflates and embraces a worldview that is without God. I write in the horror genre as a mere method to utilize the unique language to help them better understand the consequences of such a worldview. If you are familiar with a concept in psychology known as  "Terror management" you will understand a little better of my aims. Or even better maybe if you are familiar with Nietzsche and his philosophy. Sometimes I give a gospel message and other times I do not. It is dependent upon the story and my aims within its unique atmosphere.

        I have a second purpose for this writing. I have generally found in my reading that in our Christian literature that our Lord is really quite tame. While I could very easily rant on the virtue of proper theology, I will not. Instead I will simply say that where some balk, I see opportunity. Since there is already a springboard set up, why not fill up the pool and take a refreshing dive? You did not understand that last metaphor. I am utilizing the supernatural language to help display the Lord as He is frequently depicted in scripture and that is in power. And therefore something worth fearing and loving.

So then here are the rules:

1. Criticism is to be kept constructive or it is deleted

2. Civility is a virtue, insults (whether to myself or others) are not and will be deleted.