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Fifty Shades of Christian

Yes, I've read Fifty Shades of Grey . And I am a Christian.   I'll wait a second for the shock to pass... ...Ya done? A couple of disclaimers:  First, I strongly encourage people to be discriminating about what they're putting into their heads. There are certainly some things I've read or seen that I wish I could un-know .  Second, I want to be very careful that folks don't think I'm suggesting they read these books, 'cause I'm certainly not. That said... I've read several articles and blog posts on Christian's reactions to the "50 Shades" trilogy.  Descriptions like "mommy porn" and "trap of Satan" come to mind. The world is watching to see how Christians engage with real, uncomfortable, and messy issues.  If we are shocked by a little erotica for the ladies and trying to make the readers feel ashamed and judged, how are we to be trusted by someone who is in a BDSM relationship?