Christian parents: Stop trusting Harry Potter

wnd ^ | October 24, 2007 | Linda Harvey

[Smocker]

See, with my Faith I chose to interpret the world around me, If I also chose to determine that the series of books about Harry Potter teaches things which I find contrary to my Faith, I can chose to decide that my kids should not read it.

Fear does not enter into the equation, unless of course, one has no Faith, at which point fear is a major factor, otherwise, why bring it up?

[Smocker]

Not exactly, the Harry Potter series of books, is not one book, it’s a highly influential series of books which enforces anti-Christian values.

Every thing we give our children to read should be chosen with a discerning eye. As they get older and more capable of understanding books which delve into anti-Christian subjects one is more prepared to consider those types of books so as to study them and discuss them with the offspring.

Only a foolish parent, does not consider fiction as an influence on their children.

[Terpfen]

Well, yeah, it’s up to the parent to decide what his/her kid does/does not read. That’s not the point here.

[Sudetenland]

God and I get along just fine and dandy, than-you very much. I suggest you concern yourself with your own spiritual needs and leave mine to me.

[Sudetenland]

If your faith is so weak that these books threaten you then you are in fear.

This is a pointless descussion though because I detect the definite aura of a Zealot, and one cannot argue reasonably with a Zealot. Your way or the highway on this topic.

Fiction is fiction and if your children cannot tell the difference then by all means prevent them from exposure, I was taught the difference at a very early age, so I read voraciously and yet hear I am still sane, haven't murdered anyone, and I haven't engaged in witchcraft for at least a while now; no demons have manifested themselves in my life except those self created. Shakespeare contains a lot more "evils" than does the Harry Potter series, so I guess you will prevent your children from being exposed to him as well.

Oh yeah and don't send your kids to colleges that have Satanic mascots either...they might get possessed...Wake Forest-Demon Deacons, Duke-Blue Devils, Mississippi Valley State-Delta Devils, Arizona State-Sun Devils

One more thing, better keep them out of the Marines too, one of their nicknames is "Devil Dogs." I guess they're all corrupted as well.

What utter piffle.

[grey_whiskers]

Books are all published, Dumbledore dies.

...of boredom, or of AIDS? ;-)

Cheers!

[DaveTesla]

She was asked by one young fan whether Dumbledore finds “true love.”

“Dumbledore is gay,” the author responded to gasps and applause.

Rowling, finishing a brief “Open Book Tour” of the United States, her first tour here since 2000, also said that she regarded her Potter books as a “prolonged argument for tolerance” and urged her fans to “question authority.”

Not everyone likes her work, Rowling said, likely referring to Christian groups that have alleged the books promote witchcraft. Her news about Dumbledore, she said, will give them one more reason.

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1674069,00.html?imw=Y

[RoadTest]

Sounds like I touched a raw nerve.

[LIConFem]

Actually, it's pronounced, "Throat Warbler-Mangrove".

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[Borges]

You think radio, TV cars and blood transfusions are tools of the devil?

[John Leland 1789]

Really, there is so much good, sound, solid stuff to introduce to children. Why any “Christian” parents bother at all with the likes of the Harry Potter books is way beyond me. We don’t allow it in our home.

[RoadTest]

“ou think radio, TV cars and blood transfusions are tools of the devil?”

Tools are useful devices for doing things. Anybody can pick one up and do (a) good with it or (b) evil with it. It depends on who picks it up and uses it.

[Borges]

Therefore the tools are morally neutral. Your eralier post gave the impression that the advent of those tools was a sign of ‘Satan’s progress’.

[Aquinasfan]

Gee...let’s just teach children that all fiction is evil.

Gee... let's just throw out straw men.

The point of many (most?) anti-Potter Christians, such as myself, is that children shouldn't be inured to the practice of witchcraft and wizardry. If you take a look at the offerings in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy aisle of your local bookstore, you'll see that HP is just the tip of the witchcraft and wizardry iceberg.

Goth kids don't become goth kids on their own. They get their ideas from someone or something. My point is that ideas have consequences. And parents should be very critical of the ideas that are presented to their children, in whatever format.

[RoadTest]

“Your eralier post gave the impression that the advent of those tools was a sign of ‘Satan’s progress’.”

It looks as though our progress is Satan’s progress. As we acquire more tools that do more, so does he.

[RoadTest]

“Your eralier post gave the impression that the advent of those tools was a sign of ‘Satan’s progress’.”

It looks as though our progress is Satan’s progress. As we acquire more tools that do more, so does he.

[RoadTest]

“Your eralier post gave the impression that the advent of those tools was a sign of ‘Satan’s progress’.”

It looks as though our progress is Satan’s progress. As we acquire more tools that do more, so does he.

[Sudetenland]

No, merely pointing out the hypocrisy of one person judging another's contact with God.

I am only concerned about what God thinks of me, I couldn't care less what a bigoted, self-righteous, person who fears the power of Satan, and lives avoiding all things fantastical based on that fear, thinks about me.

I have read all kinds of material like the Harry Potter series throughout my life from childhood on up. It never confused me, never made me want to be a witch or evil-doer and it never affected my spiritual life whatsoever. To be sure it is in fearing Satan that you grant him dominion over your life.

[Sudetenland]

not that obscure...:)

[RoadTest]

How can you determine I’m a hypocrite if you don’t even know me?

Those who think Satan is harmless (he’s subtle, I know) are the ones he fools. Watch out for that.

If God sent me to warn people about the easy acceptance of witchcraft (He said “thou shalt not suffer a witch to live”) then you have indeed been hardened by those books you read, for He said “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” (John 13:20).

But it’s a free country, founded on the freedom God gave man, to do his will or His will. I’m not commading or demanding at all; but just shining a flashlight in the dark. Take it or leave it.