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Christian Cyberfiction?
This is the term I’ve coined for the particular sub-genre of Science Fiction I enjoy writing. I originally considered myself a Christian Cyberpunk author but then decided that term was a bit misleading for those familiar with the Cyberpunk genre.
For those not familiar, Cyberpunk can be classified as a sub-genre of Science Fiction where technology (or the abuse of it) has led to a dystopian society, where the fringes are oppressed by a fascist majority. The majority are usually depicted as sheep led by large corporations or corrupt governments and the heroes usually the fringe runners, or non-conformists of the society—hence the punk in cyberpunk.
But as an optimist at heart I grew tired of all the angst and gloomy predictions of the future and did away with the Punk while keeping the Cyber, hence Cyberfiction. Technically some call this genre Cyberpunk 2.0, or a world where technology exists but the society has moved beyond the dystopia.
And as for the Christian in Christian Cyberfiction? Well as a Christian I believe nothing’s worth writing unless it can convey some portion of God’s truth and Cyberfiction provides an excellent platform to do that. Most Cyberpunk stories have deep philosophical themes at their core and adding Christianity is a natural match.
About Me:
Kirk Outerbridge developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. Through years of reading Fantasy and Science Fiction novels, comics, table top gaming and watching endless hours Japanese anime, he developed a keen sense for what made stories enjoyable and more importantly—what didn’t.
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