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religion” as I use it here does not refer to a system that has necessarily to do with a concept of God or with idols or even to a system perceived as religion, but to any group-shared system of thought and action that offers the individual a frame of orientation and an object of devotion.
The crucial question, then, is this: Is there any help to be found in the religion of Jesus that can be of value here? It is utterly beside the point to examine here what the religion of Jesus suggests to those who would be helpful to the disinherited. That is ever in the nature of special pleading. No man wants to be the object of his fellow’s pit
... See moreYou may be asking, how can I share something if I’m not yet an expert? Share the learning process. It’s so inspiring to see someone learn and to hear about the hiccups and traps on the way to becoming an expert. Remember, it’s about being informative, relatable, inspirational. If your content is one or more of these three things, it’s a winner. Sha
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So spend some time thinking about your book. What’s the setting going to be like? How old is your ideal audience? What flaw have you chosen for your character, and what does your interest in such a flaw say about your outlook on the world? What point are you trying to make by exploring this particular flaw? How does this character’s journey reflect
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