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Tyler Deemer wrote:

Dear Catholic Brother or Sister,

  • I was hoping you could tell me if we, as Catholics, should read and propagate the writings of the Poet William Blake?

Any Information would be appreciated.

 † Love in Christ Jesus †,

Tyler Deemer

  { Is it OK to read and propagate the writings of the Poet William Blake? }

Mary Ann replied:

Hi, Tyler —

A poet is a poet. Blake was a believer of sorts, and his poetry is considered excellent by many critics. It used to be featured in Catholic elementary and middle school anthologies.

There is never a reason for a Catholic to avoid true art, unless:

  • it is an occasion of sin or
  • unless it is blasphemous and witnessing it would give scandal.

Propagating any art or artist is never the duty of a Catholic, and should always be done prudently, considering the audience and the effect.

If an artist uses his art to propagandize, then it is no longer art.

Mary Ann

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