Why I Like Fantasy Stories

"Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” - C.S. Lewis

I like reading and watching fantasy stories because they often remind me about our invisible reality. Many times, it is hard to keep in mind that there is more to the physical reality that we see. Beyond the material world, there is a spiritual realm that exists and that's where our eternal destiny is connected.

When I watch fantasy shows, I see more clearly the spiritual battle going on between good and evil. I'm reminded of what is truly important in life.

Fantasy is not an escape from what is real. It takes away the cobwebs from our eyes so that we may walk better in the light of truth.

“‘Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ Elisha prayed, and said, ‘LORD, please open his eyes, that he may see.’ the LORD opened the young man’s eyes, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha.” - 2 Kings 6:16-17

“Fantasy remains a human right: we make in our measure and in our derivative mode, because we are made: and not only made, but made in the image and likeness of a Maker.”― J.R.R. Tolkien