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Author and film producer Jarrod D. Dixon has shaken up the world of religious materials. With his book-to-film series, The Fantabulous Golden Lightning Bolts Trilogy, he has established a new and memorable way to spread and celebrate Christianity.
Everybody loves a good superhero piece. Whether it’s the classic Superman or the recent crowd-favorite Avengers, people consume these themes like no other. There’s something gratifying in seeing people saving others. Perhaps, it’s a shared desire everyone has but has yet to act on.
If you look at this from a religious perspective, what superheroes do is likened to what God has done for everyone else. Rescuing others without asking for compensation or any reward reflects God’s pureness and kindness.
Superhero movies are a great way of advocating selflessness and kindness to others.
However, comparing and associating pop culture with religion or Christianity would be too far-fetched. While superheroes are considered modern-day saviors, connecting these movies’ themes and messages to faith would be strange.
Imagine Having Christian Superheroes
How amazing would it be if Christians had their superheroes?
The modern media has Lucifer and Sabrina, two of the most popular characters known for helping others in their unique ways. Emphasis on uniqueness because, unlike superheroes, their methods don’t necessarily involve and preserve the well-being of others. Unlike superheroes, these characters aren’t similar to God. In fact, they’re based on figures from the opposite realm.
If these figures can have their personification or a reinvention of their images and practices, why not give way for Christians to have their opportunity too?
Fortunately, author and film producer Jarrod D. Dixon steps forward and takes on the challenge. He has taken religious books and media to new heights with his latest religious-fantasy novel and book-to-film series. The Fantabulous Golden Lightning Bolts Trilogy is a suspenseful saga centering on the secrets of the world’s first organized alliance of Christian superheroes.
GLB: Christianity’s Answer to Superheroes!
Jarrod D. Dixon has recreated how religious materials are with his books.
Who says preaching about God’s words has to be serious and traditional?
Dixon steps out from the norms as he recreates divine guidance through his fictional characters, the Golden Lightning Bolts. The author currently has seven published books: four focus on his fantabulous Golden Lightning Bolts as a group, and the other three concentrate on one character: Jade “Kryptonite Bait” Baker.
An Alliance of Christian Superheroes
Stan Lee and Marvel studios might have brought to life an extraordinary and lovable group of superheroes, the Avengers. Gardner Fox conceived the classic and the quintessential superheroes, the Justice League. And Saban Entertainment pushed the heroes children had been crazy about to fruition, the Power Rangers.
But Jarrod D. Dixon creates an alternative without straying too far away from his passion and life purpose of preaching the gospel of Christ.
The Golden Lightning Bolts are like your regular superheroes. They’re a mask-wearing group existing to protect and save lives. Only that, instead of a radioactive substance powering their abilities, they’re bound by a Sacred Blood Oath, and they serve to glorify The Most High.
The genius about this alliance of superheroes isn’t highlighted in their powers. Instead, it’s who they offer their abilities and service to that differentiates them from the pop-culture superheroes. They aren’t only doing it for everyone’s safety. They’re primarily motivated to act on their kindness because of their love for God and selfless desire to make the world better.
Christianity in Humanity
The Fantabulous Golden Lightning Bolts aren’t created only to spread Christianity’s message and importance. As superheroes of different nationalities and ethnicities, they also serve as a reminder to treat everyone equally, regardless of color.
Besides celebrating God and religion, they’re also symbols of celebrating racial diversity. Powering humanity and Christianity, the Golden Lightning Bolts deserve a spot on everyone’s reading shelves.
To grab a copy of the series and join the awesome, love-filled adventures of the GLB, visit Jarrod D. Dixon’s website for more information.
