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1love1God1way -> Question about Questionable stuff (8/10/2008 11:07:54 PM)

I wrote a poem, but it contains a certain naughty word. . . oh yes, the big one.

I used it in context of how it was said to me, and I want it in there. I am okay with it being there.

My concern, though, is publishing it. I post online, publicly.

However, I am a youth leader, and it is possible students in my ministry could read them (although I don't think any have yet). Or even perhaps people above me.

Is it safe to publish it? Could I attach a preface to it explaining? Or is this poem one best kept for my own collection?



Neeva_Candida -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/10/2008 11:12:16 PM)

Tough one I guess.

Everything we do should glorify God. Does the use of this "big one" do that?

~Neeva



1love1God1way -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/11/2008 1:34:34 AM)

Does the poem in general bring glory to God, other than using my skills that he gave me to create?

Does me, about to go take a pee, bring glory to God [8|]



IonMoon -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/11/2008 9:03:49 AM)

When I write something that I feel might be taken the wrong way by people, I use a pseudonym.

In my case, it is usually when I publish something that includes information that is too personal.

But, yes, I think you are right to be concerned. It could be a problem for some people, so if you publish it, you might want preface it, as you said, or you might not want to use your real name.

Tara P



mvic -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/11/2008 3:22:10 PM)

Is this big word: antidisestablishment?

Whatever the word is, however rude it is, if you're concerned just put **** in its place.

Your reader will know what you mean. And all's well.

There are times when certain words are necessary to give meaning to what you have to say. In my writings, I've often used **** and let my audience put whatever word they want there.



Locke -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/11/2008 3:31:13 PM)

And of course, there's using your skill in writing to make the word unnecessary. A good writer requires no offensive words to convey meaning, there are plenty of words that are God-honoring available. And yes, you do honor God when you pee. Sound strange? You're performing a cleansing function that He has designed and declared good. Taking care of your body is taking care of God's temple, and that honors Him.



Dancre -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/11/2008 6:13:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: 1love1God1way

I wrote a poem, but it contains a certain naughty word. . . oh yes, the big one.

I used it in context of how it was said to me, and I want it in there. I am okay with it being there.

My concern, though, is publishing it. I post online, publicly.

However, I am a youth leader, and it is possible students in my ministry could read them (although I don't think any have yet). Or even perhaps people above me.

Is it safe to publish it? Could I attach a preface to it explaining? Or is this poem one best kept for my own collection?


Instead of saying F@@@ you, I would instead say how you felt when the person said the word to you. you can say, he dropped the F bomb on me and blah, blah, blah. What really matters is how you felt, not the word itself. Did the sayer make you feel angry, hurt, betrayed, what? Why? and instead of saying you felt angry, say what that anger feels like to you. What it did to you personally. Dig with this one instead of using the F word.

kim



1love1God1way -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/12/2008 7:00:42 PM)

Hmm.

Well, I do appreciate your comments.

I am solid enough of a writer to be able to dodge around using the word. . . however, I wanted to use it. It conveyed the sentiment exactly how it was intended to be received.

I don't find using asterisks to be a good solution. I find it looks. . . sloppy.

In the end, I prefaced the poem, and posted it as is. It is a unique poem, I have never written one quite like it. If you are interested in seeing it, check it out HERE.



Neeva_Candida -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/12/2008 7:46:46 PM)

You should ask your pastor to post this on the church's website.

~Neeva



1love1God1way -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/12/2008 9:12:21 PM)

My poem? lol.

I would love that, but I'm pretty sure that would not go over so well. . .



Dancre -> RE: Question about Questionable stuff (8/13/2008 7:12:32 PM)

It's your decision to use the F bomb or not. But remember what God says about us using curses even in our writings and how this does grieve the HS. Also folks WILL question your walk with God when you use the F bomb, even if you use it to make a point in a poem. It WILL destroy your witness as a Christian writer and also to Christian publishers who may see your work. Folks expect more from a Christian writer than they do a secular one. As you are on the stage in the world, so you are on one behind the computer screen. I say these things b/c I wanted to include 2 curse words in my manuscript and God convicted me. I didn't and don't have His peace in using them. Christian writers walk a very fine line and we have to work harder to get around this wordly junk. Anyway He gave me better, fresher words to use besides the cursings. plus remember, curses are simply cliche. So many folks use them that they really lose their flair after awhile. I know what you are trying to do, throw cold water in the face of the reader. But there are better and fresher ways of doing this. I learned from God to either change the words or take them out. But that's just me.

Again, it's your decision on what you want to do, but be warned there maybe consequences when you step into this arena, even more as a youth leader. I'm not here to argue nor will I argue, but wanted to give a bit of warning from one christian writer to another. Again, the decision is yours. Peace.

kim



quote:

ORIGINAL: 1love1God1way
Hmm.

Well, I do appreciate your comments.

I am solid enough of a writer to be able to dodge around using the word. . . however, I wanted to use it. It conveyed the sentiment exactly how it was intended to be received.

I don't find using asterisks to be a good solution. I find it looks. . . sloppy.

In the end, I prefaced the poem, and posted it as is. It is a unique poem, I have never written one quite like it. If you are interested in seeing it, check it out HERE.



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