The Harry Potter books lead children to believe that fantastical things are real and, thus, that God could be real! We must ban these books as they are a terrible influence on our children!!
What do you think?
2006-12-26 08:57:20 · 31 answers · asked by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that is BS. I am a christian and I think the potter books are great works of fiction. If we ban one sort of magical books should we ban the Chronicles of Narnia? Thumbelina? Hansel and Gretel? Come on folks. Children can be told what is fiction and what is real and differentiate between the two. I am very much against banning any book. If I do not wish my children to read it, I simply will not purchase it and I am still able to watch over what they bring home from the library.
2006-12-26 09:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its that whole magic thing isn't it? Then let's just get rid of the Grimms' Fairy Tales, Snow White, Cinderella, Walt Disney, the books of King Arthur, Aesop's Fables, the ancient world's mythologies must go too. Say good-bye to the gods of Olympus, the legends of the native American tribes, the books of Egyptian lore, the Viking Sagas, Beowulf, Grendel, those Asian stories of dragons and their works, the Celtic legends, bye-bye Cuhlcholen (sp error), the Tales of the Arabian Nights. What else inspires imagination? Oh Science-Fiction has to go to...StarTrek, StarWars, ET, well Speilburg in general, comic books. Can't have any heroes giving youngsters some wierd concept of right and wrong. Reruns of 'Touched by an Angel', Highway to Heaven, oh lets just toss out the whole Christmas movie thing while we're at it.
You're right, this imagination sparking curiosity, and the urge to learn is too dangerous to let go on. So put on your tan uniform and your jackboots, and setup the time and place for the book burning to take place. The people must be kept ignorant at all costs. OH! The writers and actors of these atrocities should probably be rounded up and put in a camp befor they spread anymore fun or inspiration.
I'm so glad there are people like you who want to spoil the fun, because you lack the ability to explain to your child(red) the difference between real and imagined, to protect us from our primitive ways.
So, what do I think? I think you need to build a time machine and travel to 1940 Germnay and see what people like you can do to/for the world. Or 200 Afghanistan or Iraq. 1914 Russia.
Don't ever complain about literacy after posting this either please.
2006-12-26 17:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by vaughndhume 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first things first. its up to the PARENTS to monitor what their children read, and to make sure they understand the difference between make believe and reality. second, its the CHILDS responsibility to understand what the harry potter books are talking about. its not about the witchcraft. its about friendship, and loyalty, and the difference between right and wrong. I read the Potter books to my 8 year old neice, cause those are values i want her to learn.
J. K. Rowling only used the witchcraft thing as a stepping stone to make an interesting story that people would actually want to read.
Harry potter does not lead children to believe that any of the stuff in the books are real, if the parents help them realize that it is MADE UP. its your responsibilty to tell the children that
2006-12-27 21:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by Taylor S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. You are just looking for a fight from everyone aren't you? Usually it is the fundemetalist that are trying to ban Harry, not a rational Atheist. What is going on here?
Long Live Harry Potter!! Dumbledore will return!! Down with Lord Voldermont and the Death Eaters. (Sounds like a rock band, doesn't it.)
2006-12-26 17:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in that case, then perhaps we should ban Wizard of Oz, or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or every single Fiction novel ever written? How about we get rid of To Kill a Mockingbird, or Grapes of Wrath or maybe Call of the Wild, and White Fang. Whether things are real or not the purpose of any book is to allow your mind to view perspectives from different angles, and if one would be prohibited not to live through another persons point of view or imagination then I fear and pity the person who has to to live such a one-sided life. There's more to life then just one-dimension and if you want to blind sight your children be the parent and do so, but know that when they're all grown up, it's you who they will blame!
2006-12-26 17:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by donbenecio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen the movie. Harry Potter is so much better than Lord of the Rings. The latter is what I would call horror for kids. Harry doesn't seem such a bad influence.
2006-12-26 17:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Cristina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truth speaks for itself and lies will be told no matter how clear the voice of truth is.
God has not given us the spirit of fear. He is able to save his people no matter what obstacles the devil throws in their way.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
The words "should not" means those who believe have nothing to fear from this world. It doesn't mean that the devil isn't going to send deception their way. It can even come from within so-called Christianity. Those who have received a love of the truth train their children in it and they are saved by it. Jesus Christ said "I am the truth."
He is the door. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
2006-12-26 17:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Harry Potter should be avoided because it lacks intelligence, but I don't think kids have a hard time differentiating between real and pretend.
2006-12-26 17:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by neil s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we ban Harry Potter we must surely ban the bible if we used your reasoning.
Harry Potter is definately more entertaining.
2006-12-26 17:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by umwut? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to chill out, maybe ask your doctor for meds.
Children have been reading fantasy stories for a long time, and so far it's not caused anyone to believe that fantasy is real.
Well, except maybe you. And if you can't tell reality from fantasy, you should really consider seeing your doctor about upping those meds.
Anything that encourages children to read is not a bad thing, honey, and you need to find something better to do with your life.
2006-12-26 17:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by Boudica 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋