Does anyone else writing a religious novel get an odd feeling about playing God with the lives of their characters? Like, you create these characters and give them desires and motivations, then mess with them. I made these two characters totally in love and there is no way I will allow them to get married, her Dad just will not let them, no matter what they come up with I just know he will not relent, because I need them to be separated. I feel like I'm God hardening Pharoah's heart so Moses is forced to lead the Israelites out across the red sea because that makes a better story... It's a really dodgy feeling!
Anyone else? Or is it just me...
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Nov 11, 2009 - 15 55
Nope! Because they're usually talking to me and telling me about their lives! XD Like imaginary friends or my guardian angels do! So it's not like I'm playing God, just court reporter. XDDD
Now actually having God in my book...that has oddly not bothered me. He's fun to write for and to hide. Having angels is fun, too, but then I come to my fallen Bezaliel (using a name I got from a book and a history from the Book of Enoch) and I get nervous because that person actually exists somewhere! I'm so shy!
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Nov 16, 2009 - 11 04
i don't feel like that although my mc is god. so i have fun with that and am teaching her about religion - that seems slightly strange but trust me in the story it makes sense.
Although i have a feeling i'm playing god with god.
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