Just Writing Randomness

I would be grateful for some guidance: When does fantasy become an issue?

I am a fan of roleplay. And of Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit, Doctor Who, and some other things as well. I enjoy movies, video games, books, and other such forms of media and entertainment. After some research (incomplete and inconclusive) I have begun to wonder about some things. When does delving into fantasies and worlds that are not real become an issue on the deepest of levels? When does taking part in make-believe worlds become evil and dangerous on the spiritual level?

I know it is wrong for one to go so far into fantasy that they lose themselves completely and forget what reality is, but is it wrong to take part--part of the way? When we read books or watch movies, we tend to immerse ourselves in the story and world created by the author or director. In my opinion, this is perfectly fine, so long as we remember where we are and who we belong to.

We know that wizardry/witchcraft is of the Evil One and should not be utilized by anyone, especially when we have devoted ourselves to God. In the case of worlds such as Middle-Earth and Harry Potter's world (I don't know what it's called) we should not utilize the idea of "magic" in an offhand way. But in Tolkien's world at least, magic is different. It is just the nature of Middle-Earth, similar to Narnia. Ainur was sung into existence (like how God spoke our universe into existence), albeit by "angels" and not "god", but that world was inlaid with certain properties and laws of physics. Such as "magic", but not in the sense of evil powers from hell. Middle-Earth's magic is to the inhabitants as science is to us. In Narnia, Aslan (a metaphor for an aspect of the Trinity) created the world by singing/speaking it into existence. He gave Narnia a sort of "magic" that is not evil unless used in such a way that it is no longer in alignment with Aslan's will. It is just the nature of its specified "universe". And in Star Wars, the Force is sometimes treated almost as a deity or a mystical power. But as explained in the prequels, it is only science. Microscopic organisms have a way of communicating with one another to achieve amazing ends. It may be treated in an almost spiritual way by the users, but that is just a means of controlling the organisms. Meditation and such things are not being used to worship a false deity, rather, they are being used to control the body and further control the organisms. Beyond all of that, a person does not wish to deal with the above concepts, can create their own rules of how things work. I have added God to both the Star Wars and Lord of the Rings universe so that my characters can still worship Him. But it is all still fun and games, I am not changing my views to match those of some fantasy universe. I am not going to let them control my life or spirituality.

Another question: Does the simple act of scratching the surface of entertainment by made up universes mean that I am sinning? Is it against God's wishes for us to read books and entertain ourselves with television and pretend? Even if we are still keeping God at the forefront of our actions and decisions?

We might have to use a bad character in things like roleplay because, without a bad guy, the roleplay might not be able to function. The key thing is, we are not actually becoming the bad guy in order to control them. We are simply writing their actions and mind, without becoming evil ourselves. I ask, are we acting in sin by doing such things?

I think that is all I will say on the chapter, but I implore anyone reading to confer with me on this matter. I am confused and slightly troubled, for if we are sinning by delving into fantasy for fun, then I might as well get rid of all my fiction books that I am reading and writing. Including Christian books by well known authors who created make-believe worlds to tell their stories. I would have to get rid of my movies about anything fictional. Possibly some music too. I personally think God gave us the ability to entertain ourselves in pure ways that are not evil, but I am still confused.

~Sincerely, Ghost