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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 05:34 PM
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Do you know what the Bible says about wizards?
That's right, the same thing it says about beastialism enthusiast, murderers, incestualism and gays.
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Hi Dr. Niles, yes, I am aware of what the Bible says about these things, particularly about witches and how we are to be 'dealt with' (I don't hold it against you). As I mentioned, the book does not describe anything resembling real Witchcraft. It is pure fiction.
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Do you really think it is okay for children to be shown doing any of these activities? Really?
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I certainly don't think that children should engage in murder or sex of any kind.
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That's just sick and it shows how far atheists will go to send the vibrant, clean limbed young youths and girls to Hell.
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I am not an atheist, I am actually a polythiest. J.K. Rowling, the author, is a Christian. I have no intention of sending anyone anywhere. Pretty sure JKR only intends to send people to the book store.
Blessed Be and Namaste ~ =)
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How dare you compare Jesus to damn wizard?
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Hi, Ex-Viking, it is an allegory, it uses a real story to convey messages about real ideas or situations. There was no insult intended. I have nothing but respect for Jesus of Nazareth, and the author of the books seems to have intended the books as an homage of sorts. (Which again is why I don't understand your collective problem with them.)
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05-13-2013, 05:43 PM
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The math is simple:
1/2 hindu + 1/2 buddhist = 1 hellbound troll
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05-13-2013, 05:47 PM
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Because they seduce innocent children into a path that will lead to eternal damnation in the fires of Hell. Everyone who doesn't hate children should be afraid of this.
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Hi 'Cranky Old Man' (awesome name, lol), the 'witchcraft and wizardry' of the Harry Potter series is real. So even if you believe that witchcraft is dangerous, a child is no more practicing witchcraft by imitating Harry Potter, than they are scientist by saying 'Beam me up, Scotty!'
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I did read the books. All of them. I also watched all the movies. They were filled with page after page of insults to God. As soon as Sarah Palin implements Biblical law in America the witch who wrote these dreadful books should be burned along with her books.
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I'm sorry you didn't like them. I don't recall any insults to Jesus or God in the books. Would you be willing to provide some examples, so I understand what you mean?
You can burn the books, but again, they are available on the internet, so I'm not sure it would accomplish much towards your purpose.
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05-13-2013, 05:50 PM
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and the author of the books seems to have intended the books as an homage of sorts. (Which again is why I don't understand your collective problem with them.)
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Dear Skyfire,
You certainly seem to be bending over backwards defending that witch author and that satanic crap she writes.
...Just what is your intention here? Are you hoping some innocent Christian Chlid will read your rants and be persuaded to turn away from Jesus?
Are you mocking our beliefs?
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05-13-2013, 05:52 PM
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Dear Skyfire,
The math is simple:
1/2 hindu + 1/2 buddhist = 1 hellbound troll
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Hi Sammy, I am not a Hindu or a Buddhist; I am an Eclectic Pagan. The term 'namaste' is a word that roughly means "my soul recognizes your soul". It is a word intended to convey deep respect, and no trolling or disrespect is intended. =)
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 06:00 PM
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Dear Skyfire,
You certainly seem to be bending over backwards defending that witch author and that satanic crap she writes.
...Just what is your intention here? Are you hoping some innocent Christian Chlid will read your rants and be persuaded to turn away from Jesus?
Are you mocking our beliefs?
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Hi Sammy, I really love Harry Potter, its a wonderful story! =) I am trying to understand your out-of-hand dislike of it. I'd love to dispel some the myths surrounding its negative reputation, but after seeing how I have been greeted (the profile pic is a nice touch!) I doubt that is something I could accomplish here. So I am just trying to understand.
I have no intention of converting anyone to my religion; evangelism goes against the principles of my belief system. I'm just here to talk about a book =)
I would not mock your beliefs, Sammy, that would be wrong. I simply do not understand them.
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 06:04 PM
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Hi Dr. Niles, yes, I am aware of what the Bible says about these things, particularly about witches and how we are to be 'dealt with' (I don't hold it against you). As I mentioned, the book does not describe anything resembling real Witchcraft. It is pure fiction.
I certainly don't think that children should engage in murder or sex of any kind.
I am not an atheist, I am actually a polythiest. J.K. Rowling, the author, is a Christian. I have no intention of sending anyone anywhere. Pretty sure JKR only intends to send people to the book store.
Blessed Be and Namaste ~ =)
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You say that witchcraft is fiction: why the Bible state very clearly that is wrong, wrong, wrong? Have you never heard the saying 'a godly man, doth put down the occult litany of the witch'?
It's not from the Bible but if J.K. Rawlins is a Christian why is she writing about necromancy, demons and various hellish images?
When we hear reports every day about in the Ctholic church about raping boys and such, how can we be sure that Rawlins did not have this in mind when she was writing her so called 'book'?
Just look at the following Chick Tract if you need more evidence:
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/5012/5012_01.asp
Why don't you open you eyes and think for yourself?
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Leviticus 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 06:12 PM
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I saw this thread linked on another site, and I just couldn't resist!
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Big fan of Harry Potter, so I don't really understand the aversion to this series. I read the OP's list of rationale, and there are maybe a couple that hold water in your belief system, but they're a bit of a stretch, and the rest just don't really even make sense in the context of your argument...
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Well, you do know Harry Potter is a real character, right? You know he never really existed, right? I know someonw who not only existed, but always has and always will! His name is Jesus, and He wants you to know, love, and serve Him!
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First: Harry Potter has nothing to do with real Witchcraft. Not even a passing resemblance. It is fantasy, creativity, imagination and wonder - and these are the things you take from your children when you frighten them away from it, and stories like it. And while its a shame to lose out on the fun of reading, losing out on those qualities is a true shame, especially for a child.
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Considering there is no one, objective source of what witchcraft is or isn't, there's really no way for you to make such a claim. Well, of course you can make it, but that doesn't mean it's a legitimate claim. As far as things like fantasy, creativity, imagination, and wonder, we don't take these from our children, we simply inspire wholesome sources of such things. We direct them to the Holy Bible! It's full of fantasy, creatifity, imagination, and wonder! Why, it's the most fantastic Book of All Time!
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Second: While burning books may bring you some kind of incomprehensible thrill, and while the book burnings of yore may have succeeded in permanently destroying accumulated knowledge, in this day and age of mass printing and digital storage, burning a book does no lasting damage to the knowledge base. So at least roast marshmallows on them or something, so that all those trees didn't die totally in vain, while the rest of us whip out our iPads and read some more Harry Potter.
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Eventually, as the word gets out, people will be no more interested in reading Harry Pooter than they are interested in reading Liberaci's autobiography.
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Three: If you had actually read Harry Potter, instead of hating something before you even know what it is, you would find it rife with Christian values and metaphors. Almost annoyingly so.
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Heehee, that's what they say at NAMBLA - "If you only looked at it the way we do, you'd see child rape as rife with Christian values."
Blech!
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Example (SPOILERS AHEAD): the entire climax of the series is predicated on a willing sacrifice of the main character's life to save everyone he loves; a sacrifice which then destroys the evil wizard's power to harm the innocent; the main character then comes back to life, because the evil wizard, in spite of his great power, did not have the power to destroy him, because he had no understanding of the power of selfless love that the main character evoked by giving his life for his friends. Direct metaphor for how Jesus willingly died to save mankind, and thereby destroy the devils power. How can you possibly complain about that? And that's just one example.
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Sorry, but Harry Pooter didn't know that his sacrifice would be temporary, nor did he know that it would work. He is not Jesus. Jesus knew from the very beginning of time because He was there (John 1:1-5). There's no value in believing in Harry Pooter like there is in believing in Jesus. If I don't believe in Harry Pooter, I won't spend an eternity in Hell to serve the righteous wrath of a jealous God.
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Four: I cannot count the number of Harry Potter Confessions I've read on other sites, from kids who said "My parents wouldn't let me read Harry Potter because its agaisnt our religion, but I snuck a copy from a friend at school and read it anyway." This is the era of the internet; if your kids want to read it, they will find a way to read it. And all you do by banning it, is make it look more desirable and cool; you may as well bow to the inevitable.
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Bowing to the inevitable is acknowledging God's Glory!
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Five: Harry Potter is just plain entertaining! None of you would know that, since you won't allow yourselves to touch it (because it has cooties and you're not allowed to use your imaginations, I guess?) but there's a reason its so popular! Great storytelling, compelling characters that display excellent dynamic development over the course of the story, a magnificent and vivid setting, plenty of plot twists - you're missing out!
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It's terrible writing (subject/predicate, subject/predicate, subject/predicate). It's terrible story telling, and most importantly, it leads children astray by thinking there is more to life than fear and obedience (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
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So anyway, one wonders why you need to be so afraid of a story; surely your beliefs are not so flimsy that merely reading a children's book will cause you to lose your religion. So I am mystified by the deep and abiding terror and hatred a children's tale has inspired in a group of supposedly strong and faithful adults...
Anyway, I challenge you to read the books! *dat dat daaaah!* You would see that they are nothing dangerous or subversive, just good story telling - and you can always go on hating them afterwards.
Sincerely ~ your friendly neighborhood Pagan
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Friendly pagan, I would encourage YOU to read the Holy Bible! In it you'll find stories that fill the mind with vast imagination (Genesis 6:4), accounts of bravery (1 Samuel 18:25-27), justice (2 Kings 2:23-24), and sacrifice (Judges 11:29-40). And... it just may save your eternal life.
Hello, my name is Mary. I hope to fellowship with you! That is, unless you don't listen to church authority (Deuteronomy 17:12); are a witch (Exodus 22:17); are a homosexual (Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:24-32); or fortuneteller (Leviticus 20:27) or a snotty kid who hits their dad (Exodus 21:15); or curses their parents (Proverbs 20:20; Leviticus 20:9); an adulterer (Leviticus 20:10); a non-Christian (Exodus 22:19; Deuteronomy 13:7-12; Deuteronomy 17:2-5;Romans 1:24-32); an atheist (2 Chronicles 15:12-13); or false prophet (Zechariah 13:3); from the town of one who worships another, false god (Deuteronomy 13:13-19); were a non-virgin bride (Deuteronomy 22:20-21); or blasphemer (Leviticus 24:10-16), as God calls for your execution and will no doubt send you to Hell, and I have no interest developing a friendship with the Spiritually Walking Dead.
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 06:26 PM
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First: Harry Potter has nothing to do with real Witchcraft. Not even a passing resemblance. It is fantasy, creativity, imagination and wonder
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It is witchcraft. Lets say that someone writes a book describing sex with children in an extremely graphic way, and then makes a movie based on that book, and shows hardcore graphic child porn but with special effects. Is that not child porn then?
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05-13-2013, 06:32 PM
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...the book does not describe anything resembling real Witchcraft...
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In the interest of clarity (and hilarity ), could you describe this "real" witchcraft, its practice and effects, etc.?
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 07:41 PM
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You say that witchcraft is fiction: why the Bible state very clearly that is wrong, wrong, wrong? Have you never heard the saying 'a godly man, doth put down the occult litany of the witch'?
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Hi Dr. Niles, I don't mean to say that Witchcraft is fiction. I practice Witchcraft as part of my religion. I mean to say that the 'witchcraft' portrayed in Harry Potter is not real, and I would know. =)
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It's not from the Bible but if J.K. Rawlins is a Christian why is she writing about necromancy, demons and various hellish images?
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Allegory uses a real story to convey messages about real ideas and situations. Its much similar to what CS Lewis did with the Chronicles of Narnia, though he wrote those with the express intent of drawing children to Christianity, whereas J.K. Rowling has merely said that much of her writing was inspired by Christianity.
As to specifics, there is no mention of demons in Harry Potter; necromancy is portrayed as deeply evil; and authors often employ 'hellish' imagery in their villains, so that the protagonist of the story can overcome what is 'hellish'.
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When we hear reports every day about in the Ctholic church about raping boys and such, how can we be sure that Rawlins did not have this in mind when she was writing her so called 'book'?
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I apologize, but I genuinely do not understand what you mean... Why would it have anything to do with child molesters...?
That's an interesting comic; it gives me a bit of insight into the way you all think. I'm not sure its evidence of Harry Potter's influence on anyone though, since the things the girl mentions, like ouija boards and tarot cards, are never even mentioned Harry Potter. As for their 'power', they wave wands and say made up Latin words; a kid can shout 'wingardium leviosa' all day long, and nothing will levitate, because its fiction.
I could see a book series such as "House of Night" influencing kids to be interested in Witchcraft, since the rituals described are similar to rituals practiced by Wiccans (a large branch of the Pagan belief system), but Harry Potter is simply too far removed from reality.
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 07:49 PM
Dear Skyfire,
I don't read witch.
What's this crap mean?
☼ ☽◯☾ ☼ ~ "And it harm none, do what you will." [-The Witch's Rede] ~ ☼ ☽◯☾ ☼
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05-13-2013, 08:08 PM
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Nice to meet you =)
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Well, you do know Harry Potter is a real character, right? You know he never really existed, right? I know someonw who not only existed, but always has and always will! His name is Jesus, and He wants you to know, love, and serve Him!
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I have great respect for Jesus of Nazareth, and I do know that Harry Potter is not real =)
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Considering there is no one, objective source of what witchcraft is or isn't, there's really no way for you to make such a claim. Well, of course you can make it, but that doesn't mean it's a legitimate claim. As far as things like fantasy, creativity, imagination, and wonder, we don't take these from our children, we simply inspire wholesome sources of such things. We direct them to the Holy Bible! It's full of fantasy, creatifity, imagination, and wonder! Why, it's the most fantastic Book of All Time!
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Witchcraft is highly individualized, but there are commonalities that most Witches agree upon and live by. I suppose it is possible someone could create a belief system surrounding Harry Potter at some point. However, that is equally possible with any story (Peter Griffin founded the Church of the Fonz from Happy Days on Family Guy, if I remember correctly!) and it would be an entirely new and separate religion from Witchcraft as it is established and practiced, both in the past and now.
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Eventually, as the word gets out, people will be no more interested in reading Harry Pooter than they are interested in reading Liberaci's autobiography.
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I actually know people who read about Liberaci, lol...
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Heehee, that's what they say at NAMBLA - "If you only looked at it the way we do, you'd see child rape as rife with Christian values."
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Could you explain to me why people keep comparing Witches to child molesters? I genuinely don't understand the connection?
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Sorry, but Harry Pooter didn't know that his sacrifice would be temporary, nor did he know that it would work. He is not Jesus. Jesus knew from the very beginning of time because He was there (John 1:1-5). There's no value in believing in Harry Pooter like there is in believing in Jesus. If I don't believe in Harry Pooter, I won't spend an eternity in Hell to serve the righteous wrath of a jealous God.
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No metaphor is perfect; but that's just what it is, a metaphor - it is never intended to be literally believed. If I say "The Sahara Desert is a great sea of sand," you should not actually believe that the Sahara is an ocean - it is a comparison to something else to give one a general understanding of the original concept. CS Lewis did something similar with the Chronicles of Narnia. I wouldn't suggest that anyone should believe in Harry Potter as a literal savior or a god.
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It's terrible writing (subject/predicate, subject/predicate, subject/predicate).
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It is after all a children's book, so the writing style is not terribly complex, but I find the simplicity of it makes it unpretentious and somewhat heartwarming; its written from the perspective of a child, and the writing puts you in the mindset of a child, and allows you to watch him grow up through his own eyes. In that way, even as an adult, it can teach us something, because it reconnects us to the childhood we have left behind.
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I have read the Bible, it is indeed full of fantastic stories, and has many wonderful lessons.
Thank you for your kind response Mary, I am coming to understand more about your point of view, and I appreciate your help with that. Blessed be ~
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It is witchcraft. Lets say that someone writes a book describing sex with children in an extremely graphic way, and then makes a movie based on that book, and shows hardcore graphic child porn but with special effects. Is that not child porn then?
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Hi Ex-Viking, I genuinely don't understand why people keep comparing Witchcraft to child molestation. Can you explain how you all reach that conclusion?
Harry Potter is too far removed from reality to suggest a connection to Witchcraft as it is practiced, now or in the past. A book series such as 'House of Night' might fit your example better, since the rituals practiced in that book are very similar to rituals practiced by Wiccans, but the witchcraft of Harry Potter does not resemble any magical or spiritual practice I have ever heard of.
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05-13-2013, 08:31 PM
Dear Skyfire,
You must be between the ages of 13 and 16, because you seem to think that you know EVERYTHING, already. Well, you don't. JKRowling didn't write the Bible, GOD did. It might take some time for you to mature and realize the truth about the One True God and His path to salvation for you, and I hope that He doesn't strike you dead before then.
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05-13-2013, 08:49 PM
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I have great respect for Jesus of Nazareth, and I do know that Harry Potter is not real =)
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You have great respect for Jesus, but you just think He was a liar? Deluded? Figment of Mythological Imagination? If you had great respect for the actual Jesus of Nazareth, you would be so very grateful for His temporary sacrifice for your sins, that you would dedicate the rest of your earthly life to serve him as a slave serves her master. If you had actual "great respect," that is.
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Witchcraft is highly individualized, but there are commonalities that most Witches agree upon and live by. I suppose it is possible someone could create a belief system surrounding Harry Potter at some point. However, that is equally possible with any story (Peter Griffin founded the Church of the Fonz from Happy Days on Family Guy, if I remember correctly!) and it would be an entirely new and separate religion from Witchcraft as it is established and practiced, both in the past and now.
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Well, that doesn't really address my point, though, dear. It confirms what I said, that there is no "real" witchcraft, just what people want to call witchcraft. So then, why are you giving Mr. Thurmond a hard time for identifying Harry Potter witchcraft as witchcraft?
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I actually know people who read about Liberaci, lol...
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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Could you explain to me why people keep comparing Witches to child molesters? I genuinely don't understand the connection?
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Child molesters steal a child's innocence. They abuse a child for their own gain. Witches steal a child's innocence by making them think they can control nature by mumbling some words. A child shouldn't be introduced to the kind of dangerous thinking that can only survive by minimizing the value of rational, critical thought, promotion of cognitive dissonance, focusing only on confirmation bias, and assuming magical connections between seemingly unrelated events. A child needs to learn the Good News that they were born in sin and must repent lest they spend an eternity in rightful punishment for their sins.
Actually, because punishment in Hell will last for all eternity, being a witch, and enticing children to follow in those footsteps, is actually worse than rape. Rape lasts for mere minutes to hours. Hell lasts for an eternity.
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No metaphor is perfect; but that's just what it is, a metaphor - it is never intended to be literally believed. If I say "The Sahara Desert is a great sea of sand," you should not actually believe that the Sahara is an ocean - it is a comparison to something else to give one a general understanding of the original concept. CS Lewis did something similar with the Chronicles of Narnia. I wouldn't suggest that anyone should believe in Harry Potter as a literal savior or a god.
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I meant the writing isn't good. The story isn't good, either. It's quite simple. It's the same quality writing as the Twilight series.
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It is after all a children's book, so the writing style is not terribly complex, but I find the simplicity of it makes it unpretentious and somewhat heartwarming; its written from the perspective of a child, and the writing puts you in the mindset of a child, and allows you to watch him grow up through his own eyes. In that way, even as an adult, it can teach us something, because it reconnects us to the childhood we have left behind.
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And therein lies the danger. Because a child can identify with this character, they'll develop similar values - disobedience, betrayal, revenge. These values are only good when the LORD directs one specifically, but we never read about that in the books. Instead, Potter acts on his own. Disobedience begets foolishness, dear, and this book promotes foolishness to a huge magnitude.
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I have read the Bible, it is indeed full of fantastic stories, and has many wonderful lessons.
Thank you for your kind response Mary, I am coming to understand more about your point of view, and I appreciate your help with that. Blessed be ~
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Thank you for your kind words.
I pray the LORD opens your heart, even if it takes the death of a loved one. You seem like a nice person. It would be a shame to think of you suffering in Hell for all eternity because someone duped you into thinking a few incantations actually work.
Hello, my name is Mary. I hope to fellowship with you! That is, unless you don't listen to church authority (Deuteronomy 17:12); are a witch (Exodus 22:17); are a homosexual (Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:24-32); or fortuneteller (Leviticus 20:27) or a snotty kid who hits their dad (Exodus 21:15); or curses their parents (Proverbs 20:20; Leviticus 20:9); an adulterer (Leviticus 20:10); a non-Christian (Exodus 22:19; Deuteronomy 13:7-12; Deuteronomy 17:2-5;Romans 1:24-32); an atheist (2 Chronicles 15:12-13); or false prophet (Zechariah 13:3); from the town of one who worships another, false god (Deuteronomy 13:13-19); were a non-virgin bride (Deuteronomy 22:20-21); or blasphemer (Leviticus 24:10-16), as God calls for your execution and will no doubt send you to Hell, and I have no interest developing a friendship with the Spiritually Walking Dead.
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 09:39 PM
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I'm sorry you didn't like them. I don't recall any insults to Jesus or God in the books. Would you be willing to provide some examples, so I understand what you mean?
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- Harry Potter 7 is stolen directly from Matthew 6, especially Matthew 6:19-24. It's the same story. Albus Dumbledore quotes the Bible word-for-word in placing an inscription on the tomb of his mother and sister, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also". Making altered versions of the Bible is not allowed: Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18-19, Psalm 12:6-7.
- You can find 12 more reasons (including scripture) here.
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You can burn the books, but again, they are available on the internet, so I'm not sure it would accomplish much towards your purpose.
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I suggested burning both the books and the author (once Sarah Palin gives us Biblical laws allowing that). Burning the author means no more soul destroying books. And every book burned saves a child from Hell, so yes, burning those books is very important.
Freedom means voting for Donald Trump!
To most "Christians" The Bible is like a license agreement. They just scroll to the bottom and click "I agree". All those "Christians" will burn in Hell!
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 09:46 PM
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In the interest of clarity (and hilarity ), could you describe this "real" witchcraft, its practice and effects, etc.?
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Hi Didymus, I am happy to tell you a little bit about it.
As a disclaimer, I intend no disrespect or subversion of any beliefs the reader may hold, and I am not attempting to convert anyone to anything.
It would be impossible to tell you everything, but in very, very brief, Witchcraft is the practice of magic, which we define as a conscious direction of one's will in order to make a change in the world around us. We believe that all things are interconnected on a fundamental level, and that all things are sacred. The practice of Witchcraft is highly variable, and can range from elaborate ceremonial rituals to a simple prayer under the full moon. It generally involves creating a sacred space, raising energy through ritual, focusing it and sending it back out into the world.
Many Witches are also Pagans. Paganism is group of religions that venerate nature as both the immanent and transcendent manifestation of the Divine. For Pagans, Witchcraft is a spiritual practice through which we worship the Divine and bring ourselves into a closer understanding of Divinity.
I was told that it is against the forum's rules to write extensive posts, so if you want more in-depth information, I would direct you instead to Covenant of the Goddess for more information.
Thank you for asking, Didymus. I hope that I have been an adequate source of information, and if not, I am happy to answer any question you may have to the best of my ability.
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Re: 12 reasons Harry Potter should be banned -
05-13-2013, 09:51 PM
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Dear Skyfire,
I don't read witch.
What's this crap mean?
☼ ☽◯☾ ☼ ~ "And it harm none, do what you will." [-The Witch's Rede] ~ ☼ ☽◯☾ ☼
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Hi Sammy, the Witch's Rede is an injunction against doing harm. It is basically the primary guiding rule of our practice - it means we may explore our lives and act as we wish, as long as we cause no harm to another. Thanks you for asking =)
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