Saturday, May 28, 2016

When art is not in the service of heaven, it is almost always in the service of hell.

We should put any work of art (i.e. painting, sculpture, novels, performance art, movies, et cetera) to the test.

Does it give honor and glory to God?
Does it teach us anything eternal?
Does it move us to want to change our lives?
Does it make us thankful?
Does it help us love God better?
Does it help us love our neighbor more?
Does it make us want to help our neighbor?

If it doesn't do any of these things, it has wasted our time. And that's what hell is: wasted time.

Common Sense 101, Alquist

"When art is not in the service of heaven, it is almost always in the service of hell."
-- GK Chesterton

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