all through the books it talks about christanity but yet all the christians hate it. the books actually got me going back to church again. i love the books and im glad im back in church. so my only question is for why hate something when you know nothing about it.
2007-02-20 07:25:51 · 26 answers · asked by midnight78dhs 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because they don't realize that the witchcraft in the Harry Potter books is nothing like the Witchcraft of Wiccans. Also, Wicca, Paganism, and Witchcraft are taking a lot of people away from the church, which means less profit...er, uh....less faithful people for them.
Funny thing, though, the Harry Potter books have more of a Christian theme than the Bible....
2007-02-20 07:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Harry Potter is a fad. there have been comparable fads in the previous--not so some time past the Lord of the rings. i think of you would be suitable that the publishing phenomenon it quite is Harry Potter contributes to the stridency of Christians' reaction to the books. regardless of the undeniable fact that, will there ever be a Harry Potter pass that grows right into a enterprise that lasts a pair thousand years? I kinda doubt it. From this secularist's attitude, the Harry Potter books are not extra useful than the Bible. As writing, the Potter books are mediocre. i'm not saying they don't entertain the mind's eye, in simple terms that the writing is slightly uninteresting. (the comparable won't be in a position to be suggested on the subject of the Lord of the rings. despite if, there heavily isn't a Lord of the rings church, the two.)
2016-12-17 14:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by rocca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think all Christians hate Harry Potter books. I think that some Christian leaders and people don't like the books because there is witchcraft in it. I am pretty sure they know about the books just in the wrong way.
2007-02-20 07:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by honeyluvsyou2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're making sweeping generalizations. All christians do not hate harry potter. We're big fans in my household. There is a legitamate concern about anything that may make witchcraft and the occult seem appealing. While the books may mention christianity, I doubt anyone watching the movies will be exposed to the gospel message, unlike the Chronicles of Narnia which has a very strong gospel message.
2007-02-20 07:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by MythBuster 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In a country that is 80% Christian yet bought millions of Harry Potter books and DVDs, I think they only claim to hate it.
2007-02-20 07:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christian - Love the books and many other fantasy works.
I think everyone ought to have to read the sorcers stone before they throw stones. Many of the values of Christianity are supported by themes in the story. Anyone old enough to read the book should be able to realize that it is total fantasy, dragons and unicorns and walking to another dimention at platform 9 3/4 isn't enen meant to be real.
2007-02-20 07:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where does Harry Potter mention Christianity?
2007-02-20 07:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Maverick 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
A lot of the "witchcraft" responses here clearly can't see beyond the window dressing. Plainly a sign of a literal and limited mind.
The themes of the HP series are heavily Christian ideals--sacrifice, kindness, and love being unbearable to evil, prophecies fulfilled and unfulfilled, hope and courage in the face of adversity, and so on. As is the role of the hero himself...a young hero whose main weapon against the enemy is one that his enemy cannot comprehend--love. The series is maggoty with such things.
Good grief, the wizards and witches are spouting their magic in Latin!
Ms. Rowling herself is an Anglican, last time I heard. And her church doesn't have a problem with it. The only people who do have a problem with it seem to come from deep in the American red states (surprise, surprise).
2007-02-20 07:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by Scott M 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm Christian, and I don't hate the books. Many Christians hate it because it deals with witchcraft. The belief of witchcraft and the occult is that evil spirits assist those who do "magic". I like the book , I just don't witchcraft.
2007-02-20 07:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by DelightBunnie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow you are lost. Define "misrepresentation?"
Christianity has nothing to do with witchcraft. I'm not hating on Harry, but there isn't any 'Christian' about the story. You can relate Christianity to Star Wars moreso than that.
If that motivated you to going to church, you are still going to church for the wrong reason.
2007-02-20 07:34:48 · answer #10 · answered by se-ke 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋