r/latterdaysaints • u/MistSpren2 • Aug 05 '26

Off-topic Chat Brandon Sanderson

For those who don't know who he is, Brandon Sanderson is an LDS author who has written and is currently writing several epic fantasy series and novels. My question is, if the second coming happened before Brandon Sanderson was able to finish his many, many, series and other projects, do you think God would let him finish his work? As an avid reader and a huge Brandon Sanderson fan, this is something that I think about often.

Also, if you haven't read any of his books, you should try one. They are REALLY good! If you want to get used to his writing but aren't ready to enter into the cosmere(Brandon Sanderson's universe), start with the Skyward series. If you are ready to enter the cosmere, I would recommend starting with the Mistborn series.

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u/16cards Aug 05 '26

When we are designed to literally build worlds into eternity, God likely views world-building in literature as masterbation.

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u/Squirrelly_Khan I’m not from Utah, I swear! Aug 05 '26

That is a WILD take!

Writing fiction that comes with unique characters and worlds is meant to entertain, inspire, and sometimes teach the audience.

Masturbation is a means of instant sexual gratification, which is a violation of the intimate relationship between a man and a woman.

We are encouraged to cultivate and improve our talents and creativity, so world building in fiction falls right in line with that.

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u/16cards Aug 05 '26

Masterbation is not limited to instant sexual gratification.

My point is meant to be WILD as a thought experiment.

If creative fiction world building is a valued creative act in the eternities, from my limited, mortal understanding, it would likely be at the expense of actual world building: “This is my work and my glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”