6-19-1989
We began discussing The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor.
Personally, I do not care for this book. I have serious doubts about the author being a Christian. I don't see how anyone who has a tender heart toward Jesus Christ can write a story that would take his name carelessly and portray such a slanted view of a fanatical religion. It certainly wouldn't draw one to Christ, but rather support the stereo-type view of Christians being off-balance. I'm very offended by the over all tune of the book.
Also, it refers to blacks in a cruel way, and if I were black, I would be angered at having to read this book in a Christian college. I expect it in the world, but not at Lee. I'm disappointed. There are too many good books to have to examine borderline material.
I have written this opinion after having read part 1 and 2. I had to force myself to read on after the first chapter. I rebel against absorbing this story.
6-20-1989
I read part 3. There had to be perverted sex because sex is realism, and since Flannery's characters were extremists, naturally there had to be a perversion. It made me sick. I told God I was sorry I read the story. My conscience is till too seared by the realism in my own life.
I hate that satan controls the mind set of the world. It's a struggle for a Christian to remain pure and have pure thoughts with all that he must walk past in this world. May God hasten His coming before we all grow numb to holiness of heart and lifestyle.
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