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03-25-2004, 09:12 PM
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[img]http://www.snitchseeker.com/images/news/poa_harry_hermione_80.jpg' align='middle'> Harry Potter anti-Christian - Harry Potter anti-Christian Summary:
A Scottish Paper Has Branded Harry Potter anti-Christian Article: The following article was in the Highland News Paper from Inverness, Scotland this morning. Read it and see what you all think of it.
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Harry Potter and his wizard chums are in for a religious roasting from an Inverness religious Christian group.
It is worried about the “Witch craft and Wizardry” contained in the best selling books and films.
It is to warn parents about the dangers of reading Harry Potter books at a special seminar held in the city this weekend.
But the publishers of the multi-million sellers by Scottish author J K Rowling have hit back at religious critics and claim the stories have a strong moral agenda.
The controversy is being stirred by the Christian Outreach Centre in Inverness which wants to highlight whether the bespectacled magician is a “Friend or Foe” to youngsters.
They do not go so far as to say the books represent devil worship or Satanism – but some aspects are viewed as “anti-Christian”.
The seminar will take place on Saturday at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Inverness.
Pastor Owen Morris said: “It is an important issue what our kids read. I think that some of the material in the Potter books and films is unsuitable. I think it is unfortunate that they are set amongst a backdrop of wizardry and witchcraft. Some aspects of some books seem to be written from an anti-Christian point of view.
We will express our concerns to parents from a Christian viewpoint.”
The seminar will also examine the world of fantasy literature, including the Harry Potter books, which have caused great controversy in Christian circles.
“However, we are not advocating censorship.”
The Harry Potter books will not be the only ones in for critical criticism.
The trilogy by Philip Pullman called His Dark Materials will also be under scrutiny.
Mr Morris continued: “We are not advocating that they be banned, we are just pointing out to parents that some of this type of literature might not be suitable from a Christian view point.”
“We want parents to be aware of the dangers of allowing their children to read these books.”
But Mr Morris stressed: “It is crucial that our children not only read but learn to enjoy reading. There is a wealth of good literature out there.”
His wife, Kate, added:” I don’t like the fact that these Harry Potter books are based on witchcraft.
“It can’t be suitable reading for our kids.”
The five Harry Potter books from the Philosophers stone to the Order Of The Phoenix have made author JK Rowling one of the richest women in the world
Lucy Chapman, children’s publicity manager for Bloomsbury Publishing, which publishes the Harry Potter books said, “We don’t really think Harry Potter books deserve criticism from religious groups, as the books have a strong moral agenda.
“Even though they are not overtly Christian, they do carry a strong sense of what’s right and wrong, honesty and loyalty.”
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As someone who lives in Inverness I think that this is one of the most sill things I have read in the Highland News. I mean there is nothing anti-Christian about Harry Potter.
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03-25-2004, 09:51 PM
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ok I am a christian I go to church and belive in god, but i know there is no such thing as wichcraft, and wizardy, I read the books b/c I enjoy them, and I teaches life lessons like you have it good compared to this kid, it makes me enjoy and be thankful for life but that is an insult to me as a Harry Potter fan,and a christian | 
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03-25-2004, 09:52 PM
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I, for one, find this completely preposterous. This is just people ranting because they are jealous of JK.
Rubbish, | |
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03-25-2004, 10:02 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by hp391@Mar 25 2004, 03:25 PM
ok I am a christian I go to church and belive in god, but i know there is no such thing as wichcraft, and wizardy, I read the books b/c I enjoy them, and I teaches life lessons like you have it good compared to this kid, it makes me enjoy and be thankful for life but that is an insult to me as a Harry Potter fan,and a christian | i agree, it's not anti-christian at all, i'm also a christian, i believe in god, and i go to church EvErY sunday! the HP books are fine! they show loyalty, friendship, honesty, and the besic good and evil! i luv the HP books and think that they are perfictly FiNe! and they really DO teach life lessons and they show that there are roten people out there, these books just teach important stuff but put it into a book that kids WANT to read! | |
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03-25-2004, 10:03 PM
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this seems to be one of the biggest contraversies (sp?) over this book and frankly I'm tired of it...As a christian I see nothing wrong with the Harry Potter books. It's not like they are pressuring kids into satanism....they teach them whats wrong and right through something they will enjoy reading about...These books are normally classified as reading for 12 to 13 year olds and I believe anyone that old can realise that Harry Potter is make believe and as long as the children understand that...there is nothing wrong with these books... | |
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03-25-2004, 10:17 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by hp391@Mar 25 2004, 04:25 PM
ok I am a christian I go to church and belive in god, but i know there is no such thing as wichcraft, and wizardy, I read the books b/c I enjoy them, and I teaches life lessons like you have it good compared to this kid, it makes me enjoy and be thankful for life but that is an insult to me as a Harry Potter fan,and a christian | I completely agree with u that makes me sick *vomits and wipes face on the highland times* did i make mi point clear? | |
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03-25-2004, 10:27 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by hp391@Mar 25 2004, 03:25 PM
ok I am a christian I go to church and belive in god, but i know there is no such thing as wichcraft, and wizardy, I read the books b/c I enjoy them, and I teaches life lessons like you have it good compared to this kid, it makes me enjoy and be thankful for life but that is an insult to me as a Harry Potter fan,and a christian | I agree. i'm also a Christian and I believe in God. I know a bunch of people who think Harry Potter is Anti-Christian. When they ask me why i like the Harry Potter Series, I say because i enjoy reading the series and it reminds me that there are people who have it worse than i do.
Children should read to inprove their Vocabulary, Right? I'd rather see them reading a book they enjoy reading then reading a book they are not enjoying.
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03-25-2004, 10:32 PM
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u've got a good point! the whole anti-christian thing is insulting to me as a christian! i find the books wonderfull and uplifting as a christain! Take THAT u dumb highlander paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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03-25-2004, 10:33 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by feltonforever@Mar 25 2004, 04:01 PM
I have a Good Point don't I? | yes you do and out of all the aurgments I have heard of this is the one that gets me madthe most b/c it is a stupid reason to hate a book that you probably haven't read and the people that don't like the books probably haven't even read them before so that is just juging a book by it's cover and we all know that when you do that it is wrong and unfair | |
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03-25-2004, 10:36 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by feltonforever+Mar 25 2004, 04:01 PM-->| QUOTE (feltonforever @ Mar 25 2004, 04:01 PM) | I agree. i'm also a Christian and I believe in God. I know a bunch of people who think Harry Potter is Anti-Christian. When they ask me why i like the Harry Potter Series, I say because i enjoy reading the series and it reminds me that there are people who have it worse than i do.
Children should read to inprove their Vocabulary, Right? I'd rather see them reading a book they enjoy reading then reading a book they are not enjoying.
I have a Good Point don't I? [/b][/quote]
yea- I am a Christian and completely agree. My friend's mum won't let her read the books because of the evil in them. I feel sorry for her. As long as you realize they are fictional, I think they are fine!!! I agree that they teach life lessons. I don't think people should discriminate against the books because of their so called "anti-Christian" aspect. | |
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03-25-2004, 10:40 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by BedtimeBear+Mar 25 2004, 09:10 PM-->| QUOTE (BedtimeBear @ Mar 25 2004, 09:10 PM) | Quote:
Originally posted by feltonforever@Mar 25 2004, 04:01 PM
Quote: @Mar 25 2004, 03:25 PM
ok I am a christian I go to church and belive in god, but i know there is no such thing as wichcraft, and wizardy, I read the books b/c I enjoy them, and I teaches life lessons like you have it good compared to this kid, it makes me enjoy and be thankful for life but that is an insult to me as a Harry Potter fan,and a christian |
I agree. i'm also a Christian and I believe in God. I know a bunch of people who think Harry Potter is Anti-Christian. When they ask me why i like the Harry Potter Series, I say because i enjoy reading the series and it reminds me that there are people who have it worse than i do.
Children should read to inprove their Vocabulary, Right? I'd rather see them reading a book they enjoy reading then reading a book they are not enjoying.
I have a Good Point don't I? | yea- I am a Christian and completely agree. My friend's mum won't let her read the books because of the evil in them. I feel sorry for her. As long as you realize they are fictional, I think they are fine!!! I agree that they teach life lessons. I don't think people should discriminate against the books because of their so called "anti-Christian" aspect. [/b][/quote]
i agree w/ all of you. i am also a christian and really, i don't get what the big deal is. but, my friend who is also a christian refuses to read the books | |
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03-25-2004, 10:43 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by BedtimeBear@Mar 25 2004, 04:10 PM
My friend's mum won't let her read the books because of the evil in them. I feel sorry for her. | one of my friends mom won't let her read them either and when er wen't back to school and I took OotP with me we sat at tables and she sat next to me and she was like what are you reading that you can't eaven take your nose out of and have a conversation with me? and I tolder her what is was and she was like oh and I knew that her mom would't let her read them and I feel bad for her | |
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03-25-2004, 10:45 PM
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I'm Christian and I'm not ashamed to say that I love Harry Potter. I'm in Forensics and I have a speech made up that give every meet about how I believe that books should not be censored just because they advocate new ideas into the world. I was shocked to find out that while I was doing my research Harry is also banned because of racism(mudbloods) and anti-family themes(the Dursleys). | |
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03-25-2004, 10:45 PM
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i am a christian but i luv the movie. i think it shows that good will always dominate over evil like at the end of time! | |
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03-25-2004, 10:47 PM
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yea my mum wouldn't let me and my siblings read them for like 3 years (and she hadn't even read the books!!!!!!) but now even she reads them with my little bro, and she thinks that they are perfictly Not anti-christain! | |
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03-25-2004, 10:50 PM
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[quote]yeah my mum wouldn't let me read them after i read the 3rd book cause they had sooo much evil in them that it was unbearable lik with the dementors and stuff! | |
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03-25-2004, 10:56 PM
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oh for goodness sake.... i'm Christian and go to a Christian high school and attend chruch every week..... they honestly don't have a problem with HP... how is it "anti-Christian" when Harry is trying to save the wizarding world. I really don't see a problem because they aren't even 'worshipping' (sp?) satan, witchcraft and all that stuff.... | |
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03-25-2004, 11:02 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by sweetpinay@Mar 25 2004, 04:30 PM
oh for goodness sake.... i'm Christian and go to a Christian high school and attend chruch every week..... they honestly don't have a problem with HP... how is it "anti-Christian" when Harry is trying to save the wizarding world. I really don't see a problem because they aren't even 'worshipping' (sp?) satan, witchcraft and all that stuff.... | ^^ couldn't agree more! they don't have a problem with it at my church and in the books they are NOT worshiping saten or witchcraft! | |
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03-25-2004, 11:06 PM
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i posted this story and i have to say i totaly disagree with the paper. the harry potter books show you good and bad. and there is nothing anti-christian about it.
this was the front page story in the weekly paper today. | |
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03-25-2004, 11:15 PM
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hey! :/ im catolic i believe in God, I go to the curch all sundays! but i know that is a stupid thing!  | |
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03-25-2004, 11:44 PM
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Omg! I hate when Christian people write this crap. I'm Catholic by the way...
Anyway...
Why do they think Harry Potter is out to get the Christians? I've never heard of a Jewish school or community holding meetings about Harry Potter because it is 'promoting anti-judaisn'.
Harry Potter is a book. Not a manual. People aren't supposed to read the books and then try to be wizards. They just read it and enjoy it's amazing themes like friendship, love, respect... and all that fun stuff.
I was on here one time and this really smart person said something like:
if a jewish author wrote a book about jewish children who went to a jewish school, learned their history and religion and had an all around good time, would we have this problem?
I'm not quoting.. that person said it much better...
but seriously! Everyone is going nuts over nothing!!!!! | |
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03-26-2004, 12:14 AM
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I never saw Harry Potter as anti-religion and never will. It is just a fun book for goodness sake! You can be religious and like Harry Potter can't you? I'm Unitarian, and we can believe whatever we want... | |
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03-26-2004, 12:16 AM
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what!  | |
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03-26-2004, 01:29 AM
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I'm Catholic and the Pope accepted Harry Potter becase he said that the Harry Potter Books teach a moral lesson.(frienship,good reigns evil.....etc.) | |
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03-26-2004, 01:36 AM
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Ok that's stupid i know the difference between the right and wrong and most people do. I hate the fact that people think this stuff if we weren't supposed to read and write this stuff would god have created J.K.Rowling to write this stuff??
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