Message from @The Eternal Leaf
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I believe that some of the topics I want to tackle will alienate my readers.
The stories focused on Islam and abortion were to be seen through the eyes of a character who sees the world as a utopia. I personally do not see any good in those topics, but it may be too uncomfortable for readers.
Uncomfortable is a powerful writing tool, but there are some things that cannot be appropriately covered in text alone.
The original idea was a Twine game, which uses hyperlinks to reveal text or go to new passages of text. However, I cannot code, and my writing ability is college level. With publishing this, a publisher may not pick up someone writing this at sixteen. Or even want to touch this at all, because of the subject matter.
Edited for clarity.
Digging in…
1. Early in Acts Peter and John are found causing disturbances with their preaching and healing in Jesus’ Name and on numerous occasions are brought before the Sanhedrin in an attempt to silence them. Read *Acts 5:12-42*. Missionaries are often called into hostile territory, requiring a willingness to sacrifice. Among those sacrifices are:
• Culture shock
• Language difficulty
• Government resistance
• Often not wanted where they are
• Identity confusion - where’s home?
• Financial and career
• Stress disorders
• Grief and loss
• Re-entry/reverse culture shock
What do you think would be the hardest thing to give up?
2. Missionary work requires a courageous faith and you can read about such faith in Hebrews 11. Throughout Scripture (e.g. Col 3:1-4; Heb 12:1-3) we are reminded that through the struggles and trials of this life we need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and the life to come. What comforts of this life do we give up now in preparation for the resurrection?
3. “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13). And yet, often even the most faith-filled are afflicted by fear. How much can we miss out on by being afraid? What could life be like without that fear?
4. Missionary work takes a team approach - Read *Exodus 17:8-13*. Victory was assured as long as Moses held up his hands, but he needed help from Aaron and Hur to support his hands as the battle was long and his strength finite. Missionary work is not just about the one sent, but also the team who sends and supports. What support can you give to hold up our missionaries?
I just got in, how encouraged is talking?
go for it
well if i need to of course, thanks
I have something to say if you wanna give me a sec in the future
A brief intrusion into this topic, but while regarding the idea of persecution of faith in foreign lands, there is this video. The context is the Yugoslavian conflicts, and how quickly things can fall through. I don't mean to derail the discussion, I only wish to share this.
But do go on as you were.
thanks man
we should have these every night
pleaase
Would it be possible for me to also join in? My mic, I believe is quite poor, but I doubt text would suffice.
ofcourse bro
For people interested in extra-scriptural religious writings, particularly patristics - those of the early church fathers - about avoiding Sin and temptation, I invite you all to read this.
Full book in downloadable PDF.
yeah man, I'll message you if you want XD
I'm just waiting for a moment and my Canadian genes are stopping me.
Here's my contribution to the library
Thank you, Kekscernist, I was thinking of this, forgot the name of it.
That photo is good and all, but it needs more America in it
Me watching tom😂
drumpf got killed xdddddddd
What if?
It's like they don't understand, if he's impeached it doesn't mean he's removed, and if he is removed, regardless of how, then Pence will become president
pence is more of my politician
Viceroy Pence, a good man
