Over 20 "Religious" Writing Prompts

The youngest child of a strictly religious family secretly joins a non-denominational spiritual group. Explore the dynamics of love, acceptance, and identity as they navigate their family's reactions and discover their own path in faith.

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Set in a multicultural urban neighborhood, bring to life a story where members of different religious communities come together to save a historic building slated for demolition. Highlight their journey of collaboration, overcoming prejudices, and discovering shared values.

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Explore the life of a religious leader who starts receiving visions that they initially believe to be divine instructions. As the story unfolds, delve into the impacts these visions have on their community, questioning the fine line between divine revelation and personal interpretation.

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A young woman who has strayed from her religious upbringing volunteers at a soup kitchen where an old man shares stories from his life that reignite her spiritual journey in unexpected ways. Her renewed faith leads her back to reconnect with her estranged family and confront the events that led her away.

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The rector of an ancient church discovers a hidden manuscript that contradicts centuries-old teachings. As they struggle to reconcile their faith with the new revelations, they must decide whether to share this knowledge with their congregation or keep it buried.

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After surviving a near-death experience, a formerly non-religious tech entrepreneur becomes obsessed with religious texts and prophecies, believing they hold the secret to predicting and altering future events. As they delve deeper, their relationships, career, and sanity begin to unravel, prompting an exploration of the limits of faith and reason.

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Write a story about a small, close-knit community facing a moral dilemma that challenges their religious beliefs. Explore how different characters respond to the crisis and how it affects their relationships with each other and their faith.

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After surviving a near-fatal accident, a renowned atheist professor has an unexplainable spiritual experience. Explore his internal conflict as he returns to teaching, struggling with his newfound perspective amidst his established beliefs and relationships.

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During a large religious festival, a massive storm traps attendees and locals together in a small city. Among them is an atheist doctor and a deeply religious nurse who must collaborate to handle emergencies and crises. Through their interactions, they explore their beliefs and challenge each other's perspectives on faith, science, and miracles.

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Contemporary Fiction
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Create a narrative around a religious artifact discovered in an unexpected place, such as a family attic or buried in a public park. How does this discovery challenge the personal faith of the characters involved, and what controversies or revelations does it lead to?

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