Question Details: I just visited my grandson's book fair at his elementary school in Texas. I noticed that on the shelves were numerous books, at least 5, about witchcraft and incantations and spells, for the gradeschool children to read. There were no Christian books. The company that supplies all of the books for the fair was Scholastic, the world's largest children's book distributor . The woman who was running the book fair, told me that it was because Christian books would be religious. I informed her that Witchcraft, is a religion. Christians, please write to them at the Scholastic official site. Let them know that we want Christian literature for our children to read.
hese books were not Harry Potter. I didn't get the author's names. One was about how to do incantatians and cast spells. I received a reply from Scholastic. Thank you Scholastic.
2007-02-16 05:33:09 · 19 answers · asked by 4HIM- Christians love 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Since we promote Book Fairs within the public school
system, we try to remain neutral in the area of religion. If you do not
see Christian titles at your grandson's next Book Fair, please direct
your request to the Book Fair Chairperson. They can easily place an
order for additional titles to be sent during the course of the Book Fair.
Scholastic Book Fairs does not promote sorcery as a craft and we
apologize if the perception has been anything other than fantasy. We do
understand that not every book we offer will meet the approval of every
parent or educator. We are happy to offer a 100% money back guarantee to
anyone who has purchased an item they feel in inappropriate for their
child.
Since you have provided the school name, I have taken the liberty to
forward your concerns to your local Book Fairs office. They will make
sure to contact the school and discuss future options to help accommodate
parents requests for items during the Book Fair.
2007-02-16 05:44:37 · update #1
My statement was deleted yesterday because it was not a question. Sorry, I didn't obey the rules. That is why I have added it back today as a question.
2007-02-16 06:07:45 · update #2
There is definitely a bias in the school system. Christianity is banned and yet other ideals seep in under the guise of "fantasy" or "literature" or "history". Witchcraft is one of those that has been in our media, sitcoms, and storybooks as harmless "magic" segregated from any correlation with God. (Deception?)
Check the Christian Legal Society on what you can do to get more balanced choices up in our education system. Usually schools don't have Christian books up simply because they have been convinced they can not. So there may be an assumption there you can educate them about with the right resources. It would be interesting to take a poll among the parents of your grandson's classroom to hear their beliefs and awarenesses about that.
2007-02-16 05:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by Seamless Melody 3 · 1⤊ 7⤋
Witchcraft is not a religion, its a craft, Wicca is a religion which happens to use witchcraft. It does not promote the dishonor of any god. They do honor deities including a God and Goddess, and take that honor seriously. To say that they dishonor god is like saying that any religion that isn't christian dishonors god. It just isn't true. Just because you are misinformed about something, doesn't mean you should judge it without first researching it. I mean really researching it, by those who practice it first hand.
2007-02-16 08:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ma'iingan 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Let's see,Santa Claus and that whole breaking into the house to give presents out of a magical bottomless bag and being pulled through the air by magical reindeer,the Easter Bunny,bringing magical colored eggs,Jesus magically rising from the dead....Do you complain about them?You're full of b.s.You just think your religion is being threatened.Well,it is but its,not Harry Freakin' Potter or witches or any other crap that is almost as make believe as Christianity,that's gonna be your undoing.What's about to put your religion on the ropes.It's the fact that more and more people are realizing everyday-that your beliefs are bunch of crap,and people like you are moral terrorists.So take your feces somewhere else and stop bothering the school system.
2007-02-16 05:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by Zapatta McFrench 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Krystal, that is sad. Teaching kids about religion in school is terrible. And about that 'sacrifice' you are talking about: Jesus never made any sort of sacrifice. He suffered for one day and got to be the vice-ruler of the universe in heaven! How is that a sacrifice?? But it's okay, it didn't even happen in the first place.
2016-05-24 07:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Witchcraft is the practice of magic. It is not a religion. Some religions like Wicca embrace the practice of witchcraft but that doesn't make witchcraft a religion. Some religions like Judaism embrace the practice of circumcision but that doesn't make circumcision a religion.
The purpose of a religion is to honor/worship deity/ies. Honoring deity/ies is not the main purpose of witchcraft. I doubt that any of the books you are referring to even mention a deity of any type. Do they? If so, what specific deity/ies does the books mention? One need not be religious at all to practice witchcraft.
2007-02-16 08:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Witchy 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Be careful how far you go.
I am christian and understand your point.
But if you are too zealous you may harm your child trying to help them.
When I was young my mother took all my Dungeons and Dragons books away from me and gave to my sister.
My sister then proceeded to show me 'Hidden messages' in the pictures that I never saw and thought my sister was crazy making things up.
Just to get her off my back I pretended to agree...we all prayed and then she made me burn my books in her fireplace.
All that did was cause a rift in my family and made me resent church.
I still think it was a game that improved vocabulary, map skillls, math, and was fantasy and just a game!
We must always stay vigilant for Satan's effect but he really works thru peoples hearts more than any books. look around at some of the hypocrites sitting in church beside you.
The devli resides in many places.
It is better to Love God than be scared of the devil.
2007-02-16 05:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by Papa Mac DaddyJoe 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Kids need to be aware of all forms of spirituality. What makes yours so correct that it's the only one that they should see?
I'm having a hard time believing you because you seem to have so very little information about these alleged books. If they were that offensive, don't you think you would at least know what they were called? You look pretty silly trying to ban something you can't even name.
2007-02-16 05:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No it’s the other way around. You are brainwashing kids into a religion and forcing your beliefs onto them. You have to grow up and learn that not everyone has the same beliefs that you do.
2007-02-16 10:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by pissed off with abuse, goodbye! 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Run for the hills witches are going to take over our children's minds!
Whip out your Bibles and start rebuking!
Jesus Camp is sooo much better for kids.
Let's see, Wicca and Christianity, which has caused more destruction. I'll give you a hint, it's not Wicca.
2007-02-16 05:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
If you want Christian books for your child to read, go to a Christian bookstore. You didn't even bother reading any of those books you found, how can you know what they were about? Don't want your child to read them? Don't buy them.
2007-02-16 05:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋