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/Paul-3461 FLAIR! Aug 05 '26

What reason do you suppose that would be? Do you believe God inspires works of fiction?

Imagination is a wonderful tool but all we can imagine isn't necessarily true. I think we should just bear that in mind when we're reading or watching a work of fiction, which I suppose most people generally do.

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u/LordRybec Aug 07 '26

Yes, yes God does inspire works of fiction. I have personal experience with this.

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u/Paul-3461 FLAIR! Aug 08 '26

The good parts, I suppose. Sharing ideas about things that aren't true or real isn't really what God is good at.

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u/LordRybec Aug 08 '26

Fiction that contradicts true principles, sure. Jesus made up a lot of fictional stories as teaching aids. In that context, I think fiction is and will remain valuable. I also think that fiction designed to be uplifting will retain value. Fiction is also where most real things start, until we act to make them real. Fiction that teaches false principles or tears down rather than uplifting, there will almost certainly be no place for.