I often have the same frustrations with those who sheltered themselves in a Christian sub-culture. One of the reasons why I love churches like Mars Hill, is because they take sin very seriously; and yet I felt more freedom during my visit to Mars Hill, then I ever had in any of the churches I grew up in. And I think it has to do with the fact that they don’t turn “conscious issues” into “sin issues.”

The Bible is quite clear about not taking part in witchcraft, or any kind of occult practice. But I have not read anywhere in which it says that “Thou shalt not read any books that contain witchcraft in the context of their story.” But those who turn “conscious issues” into “sin issues”, will say “witchcraft is a sin” and therefore “reading or watching anything to do with witchcraft is a sin.” And these are probably the same Christians who will tell you that drinking alcohol is a sin, even though the bible only speaks against drunkenness.

You know, I should really go to bed, because it’s 10:15PM and I’m just rambling here.