tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256479334636075659.post946726792388791278..comments2023-09-29T08:31:40.794-07:00Comments on Being a Christian Today: An Unintentional HurtDonald Fishgrabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256479334636075659.post-45419215647029342232016-05-10T08:10:12.340-07:002016-05-10T08:10:12.340-07:00I sure will. Unfortunately even many Christian wr...I sure will. Unfortunately even many Christian writings either focus on the sexual relationship, or treat it as irrelevant. Both approaches cause problems. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256479334636075659.post-14343568970965420742016-05-06T10:00:17.331-07:002016-05-06T10:00:17.331-07:00What an interesting idea! I happen to be gearing u...What an interesting idea! I happen to be gearing up to writing a fantasy/romantic story when I finish my present novel (God willing), and I just realized this book, perhaps along with Ruth, would be good inspiration. I want to write a romantic piece that is not entrenched in physical lust but rather genuinely built on a bond that goes beyond anything merely sexual. My primary goal is to develop the characters in a relationship that reflects what God intends between a man and woman, both before and after marriage; what is proper and what isn't. Perhaps you could pray for me, that my efforts can glorify God and also perhaps teach younger Christians not to confuse infatuation or lust with Biblical love.Ian Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027275808408069964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256479334636075659.post-59570713062912105422016-05-06T08:19:16.386-07:002016-05-06T08:19:16.386-07:00A lot of subtle meaning is lost in translating fro...A lot of subtle meaning is lost in translating from one language to another, no matter how well the translation is done, requiring some interpretation as well. That it is also across different cultures further complicates understanding. <br /><br />I suspect Solomon is describing a real relationship, although he may romanticize it a little. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256479334636075659.post-64137272243582420142016-05-05T15:53:14.382-07:002016-05-05T15:53:14.382-07:00I suppose I can understand why this book is a litt...I suppose I can understand why this book is a little hard to read through; some of the descriptions were indeed difficult to wrap my head around and it took a little time to simply acknowledge that these must have been very complimentary ways to speak in Solomon's time. Do you think that Solomon is just essentially relating a fictional love story? Or do you suppose he is praising a wife he truly loved, potentially Rehoboam's mother?<br /><br />Either way I'm glad God gave me patience to extract some teaching and pleasure from this book.Ian Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027275808408069964noreply@blogger.com