So, which do you think is the best work of fiction that conveys a religious message? Before you think of typing a reply, keep in mind that I'm Christian, and I would like for all of you to respect my faith.
What part of "please respect my faith" don't you understand? I respect your non-belief, so please respect my beliefs.
The Innistrad block/set/whatever of MtG's religious aspects were kinda cool. Some people were into cults, some were into Avacyn, but humanity was all generally getting beat up my monsters and demons.
I'm not disrespecting your faith, or at least, I'm not trying to. The Bible has some very good messages in it, it's just that some parts of it, particularly the Old Testament, are clearly fiction. It doesn't make the basic message it's trying to get across any less true or noble.
I was gonna say the Bible, but then I realized that it's not actually very good. Seriously, that Jesus guy? Total Mary Sue.
If we're talking about the Bible (which I think is fair from a certain perspective, let's be cool about this), then I like some of the older passages that got taken out, like the bits about Lilith or the part where Jesus slays dragons. Jesus Christ, Dovahkiin. It has a ring to it. I would also like to mention that The Lord of the Rings has a lot of biblical connotations and references going on, so that ought to count. Avacyn is my homegirl.
I was not aware that avatar the last airbender had religious themes. That said it's the best work on that list.
Well judging from some of the works you've listed, it seems like you're asking about fictional works with religious references or components; I really like the Blues Brothers, but I wouldn't call it a religious film.
It's more or religious satire than anything. Especially the second one where god lifts up Cab and puts him into a Blue Brother suit.
I've not seen Blues Brothers 2000, but in the first one they are basically using being on a "mission from God" as an excuse to commit a bunch of crimes and immoral acts, and then there's the penguin... So yeah, satire is probably a good word; it's not exactly making fun of Christianity, but it's not taking it super seriously either.
