Dont tell me that the christians are stupid or idiotic because they dont like Harry Potter. They are against it because the bible says in Revelation that all liars, sorserers, witchcraft ext. will burn in the lake of fire (hell). The "Christians" who are with Harry Potter need to rethink. I Stopped reading them about a year ago. I'm not saying I'm the perfect Christian or anything, I still watch TV, which is bad (I'm trying to stop) and do a lot of other bad things but at least I attempt to stop. What are your opinions? Dont curse at me or any thing because I'll report you!
2006-07-05 11:24:02 · 18 answers · asked by c1 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My opinion is that as a Christian, it's not something I should even be interested in. I have an 8 year old son (and 2 younger children) and they know that Harry Potter in any shape or form is forbidden. My son did see part of one movie with his 13 year old aunt, and he was NOT able to separate fact from fiction. He came home saying he knew he shouldn't have watched it but asking questions and stating the things in the movie like they were facts. After I corrected him and explained that some people really do think some of those things, and read to him what the Bible says about it all, he understands why I told him he couldn't watch it!
It may seem innocent, but it's playing with your mind, desensitizing your subconscious to think it's okay. Whether it's okay to read and watch or not, a Christian shouldn't even have any interest in being exposed to witchcraft!! I don't do any kind of fantasy, because it just seems to mock God in a way.
There are plenty of Christian fiction books and movies, so I feel no need to put myself in danger of being tempted by satan. He gets to us in subtle ways.....like planting propoganda to make us think these books and movies are okay. That's how he gets to us. He doesn't just come right out and expose himself as satan because most people would run then.
A few years ago there was this thing "What Would Jesus Do?" Well......I can't see Jesus reading a Harry Potter book, can you? I can't see Him sitting in a theater watching it either. Would we invite Jesus to go to that movie with us? If not, we shouldn't be watching it either.
2006-07-05 12:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by married_so_leave_me_alone1999 4 · 8⤊ 4⤋
READ THROUGH THE END!: King James Bible mistraslated the word "chasaph" (poisoner) for 'witch' because James was paranoid. The original Bible didn't make mention of witchcraft because witchcraft is just a word the Church invented to demonize other religions so that people would not practice them. God never made mention of witchcraft because He is not a murderer and if He wanted so-called 'witches' to die, He would smite them with His almighty powers, not tell mortals to burn them. Mortals have no power to decide who is a witch and who isn't, as they have have, unfortunately, displayed already...
Unfortunately, the neccessary corrections haven't been made to The Bible so that it might rememble the original message more thoroughly,
BESIDES, you don't need to be Christian to dislike Harry Potter. It IS moronic and stupid, and only retards think of it as something other than a good joke. Only disrespectful witches would call you stupid for disliking Harry Potter; most of them have high IQs, and understand that there are far too many people on Earth for everyone to agree on a single religion, or a single opinion for that matter.
I'd say Blessed Be, but I'm not an asshole. Err--not that there's anything wrong with saying Blessed Be...
Peace out.
2006-07-06 10:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by its just me!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and report me. *Sigh* You get on here and whine and then threaten people?
First off, if you don't realize that Harry Potter is fiction (and has nothing to do with the Earth-based religions), well... can't say too much about that other than you should rethink how you view things. If it's because witchcraft is in it, I would expect you to put down Cinderella and her fairy godmother... or Peter Pan and his gang for remaining children and flying around... etc.... At least be consistent instead of picking one thing you don't like and riding everyone about it. And if you are not perfect, how are you then trying to tell others how to be perfect?
2006-07-05 12:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Harry Potter books are fantasy books, just like the Lord of The Rings, Fairy tales, Heck by the things that you are saying we could not even read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and a whole of wonderful books that are out there. They all got that element of magic, heck even the Charles Dickens book has ghosts. There is something that you seem to have forgotten is that is not real. What's is not real? Is something that is made up. And if you believe any of the stuff that is on these books(or TV) then I will call you the only name that fits you.. Idiot.
2006-07-05 11:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sakura ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you on this one. I have done many studies on Witchcraft and the Occult. Harry Potter is just another attempt to snare people, and innocent children into a trap. Yes, it seems innocent, but the underlying message is very serious. I believe Harry Potter is entry level into the Occult. Some like to call it "White Magic", any way you look at it, its dabbling in witchcraft. The Bible plainly states, that anyone who deals in Sorcery will have their place in Hell. As for the one who say I am a "Christian" and deal in these things, need to take another looks at their life. Being "Christ-like" is not something to be taken lightly. I can say I'm an apple tree, but if oranges are on my tree, I'm not an apple tree, I'm an orange tree. People can say whatever they like about their lives, but the fruit of their life will tell the real story!!
2006-07-05 11:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by SR1973 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm only going to say this once, so read carefully:
Harry Potter is a work of fiction. It is made up. So what if wizards go to hell? There's no such thing as wizards. Reading about wizards certainly doesn't make you one. There is no reason to be against Harry Potter. Harry Potter does not exist.
Do you understand now?
I thought not.
2006-07-05 11:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by cay_damay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in reality, J.ok. Rowling did some analyze with regards to mythology and folklore to furnish fabric for her books. because multiple the stuff in her books are synonymous to practices/beliefs of non-Christian religions, some see it as promotion witchcraft. the version between the Potter series and the Narnia series is that Narnia is about Christianity, for this reason the magic is taken symbolically. There are Christians accessible who've study the Potter series and nevertheless declare it teaches witchcraft, yet I actually have a feeling they began interpreting the novels with that bias already in ideas. i do not see it as pertaining to to faith in any respect, now to not teach promotion witchcraft. How can it even as the wizards and witches in the series are born with their magical expertise? to boot, the series is less than the "Fiction" section
2016-11-01 06:31:35 · answer #7 · answered by ravelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are of course entitled to your own opinion. I have no problem reading Harry Potter as I know that it is a fantasy story and not real. Nor is it a solicitation to participate in witchcraft or anything more than a children's book. I belong to a Methodist church and our pastor actually took kids to see it and used the story to discuss good vs. evil. Anything can be seen as evil if that's how you choose to view it. Follow your heart and your faith my friend, just remember it was Jesus who said "judge not lest ye be judged". Peace & Blessings to you!
2006-07-05 12:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by kb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has their own beliefs and no one should criticize you for yours. I think that you have to look at it like this...Do you believe in the practice of witchcraft? If not, then in my opinion, Harry Potter is a fictional story - read for entertainment and I don't believe that you will burn in hell for reading it.
2006-07-05 11:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian AND a fan of Harry Potter, I truly do not believe that our Lord is going to shake his head at me because I enjoy a bit of fiction. Christianity also clearly states, "Judge not, lest ye be judged."
2006-07-05 11:28:14 · answer #10 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋