Since it's first publication, there has been tons of controversy about whether the Harry Potter series is filled with Satanic worship and evil. This website says "specifically the Harry Potter books include things like human sacrifice, the possession of demon spirits and the sucking of human blood." Parents and Christian groups around the globe have banned it from households and even gotten it removed from libraries on occasion. Many parents say the books are too graphic for children to read. There's too much death and danger and destruction.
This other website states that Harry Potter is a Satanic deception and says it's popularity is due to our "lack of willingness to be obedient to God’s word." The author believes "that the Harry Potter book series is perhaps one of the most potent tools to ever impact children’s lives for Satan." I'd like to know what they think about rap or metal music, and if that brings the Devil out in kids as well.
Personally, I think that's all a load of crap. JK Rowling is a brilliant author who has created a fantastic world and loveable characters. The fact that her books get violent is a testament to the world we live in. I don't understand why fiction for young adults should be all happy go lucky when the world they're about to enter out of middle/high school is rough and hard. The Harry Potter series is full of vivid writing and complicated plots. I think these things enrich a child's mind. Rowling doesn't look to sugarcoat anything in her books and I think kids of all ages appreciate that. The magic in them is not malevolent, it's simply an element of the Harry Potter world, much like terrorism and WMDs are elements of ours. It all depends on perception and intent, much like the good versus evil theme in Harry Potter.
And come on, who wouldn't want to live in that world? I swear to god I'd be on the next plane to London if I could get to Platform 9 3/4.
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i just recently saw the movie "Jesus Camp" and there was a scene where they blasted the h.p. books for being satanic, even the kids (brainwashed as they may) were denouncing them.
I've seen Jesus Camp too. The woman speaking to all the young children preaches to them that
"Warlocks of enemies of GOD" and "If it had been put in the old testement, Harry Potter would of been put to DEATH". After her Harry Potter speech, the children reply with AMEN.
Ah, at last a post on Harry Potter!
I love the Simpsons episodes that spoof on it.
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