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Great discussion, @emma-starr.

1. Do you believe Christians should read secular literature (literature produced by non-believers)? Why or why not?

Yes. As long as you read with discernment, pondering the worldviews being presented and comparing them against the Bible, there is much encouragement and beauty and excellence to be found in even secular works of art.

2. How should a Christian approach reading secular and/or non secular) literature?

All literature should be read with discernment. Learn to examine the philosophies presented by what is glorified. Examine what worldviews are promoted by the choices of the characters, and learn to tell the difference between a godly story, a godless story, and an ungodly story. There are different things to be learned from each.

3. Can (secular and/or non secular) literature be a source of truth? Why or why not?

Yes. The thing about good stories is if they’re written honestly from an open heart, they’re always going to hit some notes of truth. I find that secular literature never quite gets to the ultimate Truth, but there are many true things that can be understood and appreciated even if the standard of ultimate truth is lacking. God’s beautiful fingerprints are all over human history, and those fingerprints can be recognized even if the source of them is not. Anyone who writes honestly can’t fail to touch on those beautiful fragments.

4. Do you personally read (or listen to) literature (secular and/or non secular)?

Yep. That’s a pretty broad field. :’D