Magic in Christian Fiction: Why Intentions Matter
- Morgana LeVaine
- Oct 7
- 2 min read
I’ve always thought the debate concerning magic in Christian Fiction was interesting. I think it’s a very good conversation to have—everyone is entitled to their own opinions on the matter. Here’s my two cents on the topic.
If you asked me this question in passing, my immediate answer would be “no”. I personally do not have an issue with magic in Christian Fiction. If anything I welcome it, but I do have a line as to what magic I’d “allow” versus what I wouldn’t “allow”, and that line has everything to do with intent.
Being an author of Christian/Faith Based Fantasy, I’ve always known that magic would and will be a part of my stories. The statement of my novels holding “a dash of magic” will always apply. It’s always been fun for me to imagine seeing little fairies or holding specific types of powers—I do not think anything is wrong with imagining these things but again, it comes down to intent; the purpose of why those magical elements are in the book or why the author is thinking of using them.
My intent with fantasy and magic is to pair it with the world God has made. I pair my thoughts about the fantastical “what if?” with His creation because I have always seen His world as magical, not only by the sights within it but with the people who reside in it. I want to replicate how I can imagine the world in what I write.
I don’t put magic, whether the characters use it for good or bad, in my books as another form of worship. I don’t put fantasy elements in my books to take away from the faith message or God Himself. In fact, I have my characters question God about the fantasy elements in their lives and you’ll see this primarily in This Celestial Wish. Both my main characters seek Him for an answer to their celestial-magic problems. Similarly, at the end of time Good will win against Evil. Because God is nothing but Good, good magic will always win against evil magic in my books as well. That will primarily be seen in the Heavenly Destined Duet.
God isn’t pushed to the side because of fantasy. He’s sought out more because of it. That is my intention, and I take it to heart not only as His daughter seeking to bring Him glory, but also as a Christian Fantasy author.
What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear them.
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