Horror: The Message that hasn't been received

Verse of the day: Deuteronomy 21:8

It is in my own personal belief that within all horror genre pieces of work both in literature and film, there is a message conveying a warning to humanity. Some are classic tell tale signs of a persons mental decline, being in the presence of unlike spirits and what can happen if we succumb to them. The list grows but have we noticed? The bible speaks of times in which signs will be given to tell the seasons of humanities end and the reign of God's return. Can it then not be concluded that the horror genre depicts certain elements of such a time? In some cases, we may be looking straight into Hell's sitting room. Horror reveals that just as there are great angels and feats of triumph, the beauty and sadness of innocence, there is a great evil waiting to tarnish it and we have reason to be wary. Just as there are angels, there are demons. That is the message that I don't believe is being seen. Horror show us that are ends worst than death and that the thought of living may scare us more. It is interesting in it's own way.

I enjoy a good mystery myself, a well read strategy induced adventure if you will. Be advised that you should never wander down spiritual alleys that you aren't prepared to handle the consequences of having immersed into.

Understand that there are conditions aside from being writers but as Christians that we must not tread lightly. Be aware of the influenced of certain art forms, the way of horror to be written or inspired from is not a light and airy feel. It is the part of man that Jesus died to release us from, see it as what could have been had we been the one to pay for our sins and take note because Hell is a reality for all of us.

Aside from those factors, I personally find nothing appalling from horror aside from it's gore that some find very pleasing to watch. I am more of a suspense chaser. If you are inspired to partake in this genre, know that there is conflict. Your pen will tread untraveled seas, darkened caves and cursed tombs but that doesn't mean they are worthless or meaningless. There is purpose in the written word of horror other than entertainment for thrill seekers, purpose we as writers can use an advantage for the sake of our purpose. Be wise.

"For the love of life and literature, stay prayerful, stay positive and write on!"

not my pic but taken from wix