Contrary to belief imagination is not necessary about [[fantasy]], as there is more to the imagination than fantasy. Actually the church and its theology need imagination more than ever in the history of our world. The Enlightenment falsely taught people to expect God to inspire us only through reason and our experiences. However, once one realizes this is not true and read the parables of Jesus, the writings of John—in fact, much of the Bible one can see that God wants to inspire our imaginations as well. When our imaginations are infused by the Spirit of God, we better see who God is and the challenges of the world around us. <ref>https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/what-christians-miss-when-they-dismiss-imagination.html</ref> | Contrary to belief imagination is not necessary about [[fantasy]], as there is more to the imagination than fantasy. Actually the church and its theology need imagination more than ever in the history of our world. The Enlightenment falsely taught people to expect God to inspire us only through reason and our experiences. However, once one realizes this is not true and read the parables of Jesus, the writings of John—in fact, much of the Bible one can see that God wants to inspire our imaginations as well. When our imaginations are infused by the Spirit of God, we better see who God is and the challenges of the world around us. <ref>https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/what-christians-miss-when-they-dismiss-imagination.html</ref> |