July 10, 2003
Another Question About the South
Tom at Cruciformity posted the following:
- One of the things that I wish I knew better is the arts. I am clueless when it comes to things like Literature (though I like to read) Classical Music (though I love to listen Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition) and other aspects of culture. I couldn't tell you the first thing about a piece of music and why I like it. I just like it or I don't like it. Anyway, this is a long introduction to a question. My question is to those who are familiar with both Flannery O'Connor and Southern culture. What does she mean by this quote:
"I think it is safe to say that while the South is hardly Christ-centered, it is most certainly Christ-haunted. The Southerner, who isn't convinced of it, is very much afraid that he may have been formed in the image and likeness of God."
I think I have an idea but I am not positive in my idea. When I first moved down to Charlotte, if I was told once I was told 10 times by the locals that in the South you have to convince people that they are not Christian (the word of choice by them was "saved"). To be honest, I had never in my life heard that before (and I tell you being an Italian New Yorker I have heard some things). I thought to myself, "that seems strange, why would I go out of my way to convince church goers that they are not believers?" I am wondering if that mindset of the locals touches on some of what O'Connor meant. Am I way off base for thinking along these lines? If anyone has any idea what the quote means or how to interpret it (and it is a darn good quote) your insight would be welcome. Thanks.
To participate in his discussion, go here. Posted by Courtney Huntington at July 10, 2003 04:30 PM | TrackBack
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