An Odd Providence

Consider Fr. Barron's latest (perhaps one of his best):


Then Marc Barnes' latest: 5 Reasons to Kill Christian Music.

Writing a Jesus-song is a well-intentioned denial that Jesus is the transcendental source of every song. We cannot actively attempt the creation of something beautiful without reference to Beauty itself, who is God. We cannot sing something true — even if it is the most misunderstood truth that “all you need is Love” — without reference to Truth itself, who is God. We cannot attempt to lift the spirit and transcend the world — which is the innate goal of all music — without acknowledging a transcendent reality towards which we have the incredible capacity to lift our spirits.

All of which serve to further reinforce the maxim I create by:
The artist serves the muse, never the agenda.

If you want to write a novel that will lead people to God, don't call it How to Get to God. Call it This Is a Beautiful Novel.