tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post116611821980412644..comments2023-11-05T03:47:03.674-07:00Comments on The Lost Genre Guild: Christians in Fan Fiction? - "Dad-Trek"cynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15514785429568086047noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166407539138642962006-12-17T19:05:00.000-07:002006-12-17T19:05:00.000-07:00Beautifully worded! I enjoyed it immensely.To add ...Beautifully worded! I enjoyed it immensely.<BR/><BR/>To add a point of clarifying note here, I remember the episode in question. A faction on this planet was considered the "rebellious element" because they 'worshipped the sun'. But they were really just people who advocated freedom for all, regardless of race, creed, or station in society.<BR/><BR/>When the mission was completed and the crew was aboard the Enterprise once again, it was Uhura who made the connection and told Capt. Kirk that they didn't mean 'sun', they meant "Son", as in the Son of God. I remember being thrilled that Star Trek would honor God with this reference.<BR/><BR/>Of course, later in the movies, God got relegated to "that part within a man's soul". I guess it could be broadly interpreted, but I didn't take it quite that way. It seemed to be a touch of New-Age-ism --- we can become gods ourselves if we evolve through self-improvement. What a disappointment.<BR/><BR/>At any rate, this blog brought a smile to my lips! Thanks!<BR/>~debDeborah Cullins Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05432072631277861967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166328689959081642006-12-16T21:11:00.000-07:002006-12-16T21:11:00.000-07:00I remember Chris. I guess that makes us time trave...I remember Chris. I guess that makes us time travelers, heh? We certainly can't be that old!<BR/><BR/>Donna<BR/><BR/>P.S. I've seen Nimoy in person.Donna Sundbladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931096970113616734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166318491197346852006-12-16T18:21:00.000-07:002006-12-16T18:21:00.000-07:00Thanks for your comments, Andrea, David, Donna, Ch...Thanks for your comments, Andrea, David, Donna, Chris, and Grace. YEs Chris, I remember the early Star Trek episode with Kirk & Spock about "Sun"worshippers, wearing 1st Cnetury clothing. The Trekky crew got the name of the divinity wrong at first. It became less allegorical, more "patched history." Perhaps someone visiting Grace now knows more about it. <BR/><BR/>YEs there is a risk of being misunderstood. But if people read Narnia and want to worship the Lion, is the story at fault? Like Grace says, allegory gets in the "back door:" when one reads allegory, the defences are down. Is this the "transparent"effect? <BR/>Try this on a Trekky fan. Not that they have to understand everything: just one part may sow seed. <BR/>Jesus risked being misunderstood. To come as "the fulness of God"in a human body did freak people out! 1st century Jews expected the Messiah to wallop the Romans: a false expectation based on scripture that is not false. <BR/>Here's a real danger: in a sense we are all "Messiahs" (anointed). David used this word about Saul (not a nice Messiah) when he said "I will not harm the Lord's anointed [Heb. 'messiach']" (1 Sam 24.10, 26.11). If we are anointed we will reflect part of the likeness of THE Messiah. <BR/>WHo are your anointed inspirers? i can think of teachers, informal counsellors, a sports coach, a sports hero/team builder, some broken people, some "just friends" or encouragers (but very important). And how do you feel when they die, as Jesus did? (ouch). Each of these has inspired me to think the improbable or do the impossible: each preparing me to go deeper with God. <BR/>May God inspire us to take HIS risks. <BR/><BR/>THE BRUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166231057442363112006-12-15T18:04:00.000-07:002006-12-15T18:04:00.000-07:00I loved it too.Remember the old Star Trek with the...I loved it too.<BR/><BR/>Remember the old Star Trek with the people who worshipped the Sun?<BR/><BR/>It was with Shatner and Nimoy? Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166136653700746442006-12-14T15:50:00.000-07:002006-12-14T15:50:00.000-07:00As a "Trekky" fan, I think this is well written fo...As a "Trekky" fan, I think this is well written for a short piece. It may be transparent to those who know the truth--I didn't see it that way, but that's me. Enjoyable and a tool to return to in the future.<BR/><BR/>DonnaDonna Sundbladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931096970113616734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166124419380285142006-12-14T12:26:00.000-07:002006-12-14T12:26:00.000-07:00Until I read that this was a way of explaining som...Until I read that this was a way of explaining some Biblical truths to someone who really didn't want to talk about the Bible I thought it was overly transparent. However, since the motivation was to get them to see the Truth in God's Word I'd have to say he did a great job. He used a lot of imagination. He also planted a seed that God will tend to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1166123163386784932006-12-14T12:06:00.000-07:002006-12-14T12:06:00.000-07:00I must admit I found the story enjoyable, but I ...I must admit I found the story enjoyable, but I should also caution, while I understand the intent, this could be taken entirely wrong, ie, some might think Mr. Picard was/is/will be (take your pick) the Messiah, but he certainly is not :)Andrea Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704143681030568711noreply@blogger.com