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Thank you all so much!! Your answers are all thought-provoking. Here are some of my thoughts…

@taylorclogston  I used secular literature as a very general term. I define Christian literature as a work that is by a professing Christian. So I defined anything other than Christian as “secular.”

Empathy is so important for Christians, and understanding the other people who all live in our world helps us reveal why God’s grace is life-changing.

In my experience, I find that people who read a wide variety of literature tend to be more empathetic towards other people. Reading fiction allows me to slip into someone else’s soul for a while and feel what they feel.

The common grace God gives us shows through in secular literature. There are quite a few secular authors who explore themes that the Bible condones. God’s law is written on all of our hearts. While Christian literature is more likely to condone biblical themes and messages, it is every bit as likely as secular literature to be poor quality writing.