Big gripe I had with the ALM crowd. Many of them are advocates for "artistic freedom." They want license to write anything that contributes to a good-selling story, regardless of the implicit message or moral content -- including explicit descriptions of sexual behavior that clearly violates LDS standards. These things are a part of "real life," they argue.
I abandoned the protests in the AML forum long ago. But recently the issue was raised again, as Deseret Book issued a new edict proclaiming that books which fail to meet their standards will not be sold there. I had a private laugh as I thought to myself, "It serves them right." In a way, I think the recalcitrance of many LDS artists has forced this policy. There have been predictable howls of anguish and protest against such heavy-handed censorship. But I suspect that serious LDS writers who wish to have a market for their work will toe the line. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
