If you are a Christian, would you be disinclined to read a novel about a demon, even if...?

Well, I *am* a Christian, and I read books with content like that all the time. One of my favorite book series is the Dresden Files. I've written a short story where a guy sells the soul of his yet-to-be-conceived child to the devil, and other stories with magic, werewolves, and vampires.

It depends on the Christian, of course. "Christians" aren't a monolithic group any more than "women" are.

I'm Catholic, but what I read really has nothing to do with my religion. I'd read a book about a demon without any problems... however I'm not sure I'd be inclined to pick up a fiction book that's in the Christian section, to be honest. If I'd heard about it somewhere & it sounds interesting, then yes, I'd read it.

And I agree that many Christians don't like to read fantasy-type stuff, but just as many will be willing to read your book... I'm just not sure that the Christians who would like to read your book are the same Christians that hang out in the Christian section of the book store. I think the people who read typical "Christian" books are like my grandmother was, the type of people that condemn Harry Potter and Stephen King and rap music and most of the things I do/say/think on a daily basis. Not that I didn't love my grandma... she was just, in my opinion, religious to the point of being close-minded, which I consider a very bad thing. I think you'll just need to draw in an audience that, especially if they are religious, are more open-minded.

Just because you read something in a book doesnt mean you agree or believe in it. Book are for our enjoyment and imaginations.

Everyone told me that The Golden Compass series had atheiest metaphors but I read it anyone becasue its an entertaining story.

The onyl thing I would suggest is that you dont classify it as a relgious book, that might turn people off. Maybe just think of it as fiction with a christian theme just Like The Lord of the Rings.

good luck :)

check out books by Frank Peretti novels, The Veritas Conflict by Shaunti Feldahn and The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis - these are books by Christian authors that deal with demons and humanity from a Christian perspective. Then check out books by David Brown and Steven Berry and similar book - these are secular books that deal with the occult, demonology, and similar issues from a secular perspective. Just because you're dealing with religious issues doesn't mean you're necessarily writing a Christian novel. And just because you're writing about demons doesn't mean Christians will ban your book.

Well, I am a Christian, and honestly, i think its fine. I know some Christians don't read Harry Potter and stuff, but i do. Your book sounds really interesting. I would totally read it! But make sure that it is in line with the Bible or else it would be blasphemy. If its blasphemous, i wouldn't read it.

Absolutely not. If I were a Christian I would like to think my faith in god and knowledge that the book is only a story would allow to read it without feeling uncomfortable.

No. I'm Jewish/Agnostic and I'm writing an analogous novel about the life of Christ, Christian philosophy, and the Biblical answer to the great philosophical questions.

And I'm not offended by books about Christ or the Bible

uh...no, i have no problem with fantasy.

seriously, my room is packed with fantasy books, posters,movies and so on. i plan on being a fantasy author if i casn ever finish anything.

me? i'm mormon. just like brandon mull, orson scott card, obert skye, j. s. savage....( all si fi/ fantasy authors, jsyk)

i wouldnt worry, christians are supposed to be cremated - in da bible, but how many christians are cremated?