We talked about this for a long time before deciding to do it. We've both wanted to do something like this for a while but now we've finally decided it's time. First, let us start by saying that we, Kiki and Ash, are Christians. We believe the Bible from the first page to the last as a complete truth, and we try our best, with God's help, to live in a way that reflects the Bible and it's author, the one true God. Now we do understand that this will turn many of you away and that the subject matter of the following Sunday posts may offend some of you. We mean to do none of that. Our writing is an honest expression of the way we believe, and nothing more. Though each character may have his or her own thoughts on how those beliefs should be followed, their feelings do not always express exactly what is in our own hearts. Still, we will always try to be Biblical and honest. All we ask is that you show us the same tolerance that is asked of us, and that our work would be shown the respect deserving of any writer.
Our new story, State Of Grace, will be updated every Sunday for the foreseeable future. And for those of you choosing not to follow, don't worry. Regular posting will continue during the week.
We thank you for your patience with us and for your continued support through this new venture. If you would like to read the entire letter to our readers, click here. Full Letter.
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Synopsis.
80 million people in the US were born between 1980 and 2000, a generation defined by sociologists as Generation Y - more commonly called Millennials. According to experts, Millennials feel entitled, are more narcissistic than their parents, and delay previously established "rites of passage" such as moving out and getting married. They are less interested in voting and preserving the environment, and more skilled in the practical use of technology than they are in effectively communicating in writing or speaking.
Of these 80 million, 15% identify as Christians.
In Greenville, South Carolina, one of the most internationally renowned Christian schools teaches thousands of students every day. Among majors like Theatre Arts and Chemistry, Millennials receive a top education coupled with a Christian environment, where there are nightly prayer meetings and physical contact between boys and girls is punishable with community service. Centered around Bob Jones University, Millennials clash with each other and the world around them, pressured by their parents and grandparents to be one way while the world beckons them to be another. Can a Christian named Christian preach the gospel while raising his baby brother? Can a little boy with two loving fathers understand the battle going on around him? Can two teenagers really have everything they want and still make everyone happy? And is it really so bad to have a little sin in your life?
Only 15% of Millennials identify as Christians. The question, is why.
Book 1.
Chapter 1. Dear Charlotte
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