How important is it for us, as readers and “consumers” of the written word, to be aware of truth in writing (as opposed to being passive readers and learners), in whatever form it is presented?

Week 8: Truth in LiteratureNo unread replies.No replies.Col. 3:17 (NLT) And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Throughout this course you have read a variety of literature, some written by Christian authors, poets, and playwrights–and some not. The short stories, Everyday Use (focusing on family relationships) and A Good Man is Hard to Find (showing God’s grace at work in a brutal situation), provided you with opportunities to reflect on the experiences of others. The tales, parables, plays, poems, and novel you read were written to convey some kind of meaning to you, sometimes about God and sometimes about humanity. ———-Focusing on one piece of literature you have read during this course, respond to the writing prompt below. As consumers of all kinds of literary products, we are constantly seeking to extract the “truth” from what we read, whether it has been written for such purposes as edification, inspiration, or pure entertainment–and all while living in an imperfect world. For example, while The Shack was written specifically to engage us, as readers, in considering God’s truth in unique and “fantastical” ways–we must keep in mind that while it is allegorical in nature, it is NOT scripture. To pursue spiritual concepts addressed in it, we need to go back to the Bible for instruction. The big questions are: “How do we analyze literature (and, indeed, media, and . . . ) as we seek truth from it? How do we do this well?”Respond to each of the following prompts:So, how do we recognize “truth” in writing?How important is it for us, as readers and “consumers” of the written word, to be aware of truth in writing (as opposed to being passive readers and learners), in whatever form it is presented?How does “active” analytical reading help you, as a reader, to sort through to the truth (possibly describe your recent growth in this area…)?Discussion Guidelines:Read the discussion prompt closely and respond in an informed manner before you post your original, substantial “robust” response (a minimum of 150 words of text unless indicated otherwise) I suggest you prepare your robust response in a Word document, focus on content and academic writing, and edit it before cutting-and-pasting it into your post. Follow MLA format for in-text citations with a corresponding Works Cited (refer to: The OWL at Purdue (Links to an external site.)).Throughout the remainder of the week, respond to a minimum of two of your peers’ original posts (unless indicated otherwise) in a thoughtful manner that allows time for interactions and furthers discussion Use your best communication skills in interacting with each other; civility rules.