Honestly, I'd love to start a Blog on that topic here and ping in some of the greats for thoughts on the subject.
Ever read the Chronicles of Narnia? I hang with a bunch of Dufflepuds elsewhere who waver between fear and loathing always. Just read through a thread today of the same-old same-old garbage you used to get here before internecine fighting because the "Christian" sport of choice.
Many years ago. They are supposed to be stories for children but those who read them know that they have a level of complexity beyond the understanding of kids.