I read this article and while it didn't make me angry it made me think that maybe Christian and Catholics should spend a little less time worrying about what is ostensibly a childrens book and worry more about their incredibly medieval views on homosexuality, illegitamate pregnancy and the wars in the world. What do you think? You can find the article here.
http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=46864&sc=93
2007-07-23 03:26:10 · 7 answers · asked by Gent Of Style 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This article upsets me not that it insults a book series that I adore, but that it spews ignorance. Not only is it obvious that the author has never read a Harry Potter book, but it even gets simple facts wrong - such as stating a $45 list price.
I don't understand what the big deal is, I think they are great books which if anything promote moral concepts. I had put up some pictures from the release party I went to on my Facebook, but got a request to take them down by someone in my church. You're right, we have much better things to worry about.
2007-07-23 03:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The more fanatical branches of the protestants are those who despise Harry Potter. They are also the ones who homeschool their children with no training or background!
Me, I love Harry Potter. It's the story of good and evil, of adolescence. It has it all. Now, I have had to discuss with my 12 year old that we do not practice witchcraft and that it is strictly forbidden for us. But, it's still fun to read and wouldn't it be cool to be able to do some of those spells! How many of us as teens would have loved a Marauders Map!!?!! Keep track of the parents and the teachers!!?!!
Thankfully, the Lutheran church has not taken a stand against it and just reminds parents to help our children realize that this is fantasy and not reality. And to emphasize the coming of age struggles that Harry and his friends go through.
2007-07-23 04:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish people would just accept Harry Potter for what it is - an entertaining story. We read books and watch movies all the time, because it gives us a few hours to escape the stress and headaches of the real world and have a little bit of fun.
If Harry Potter entertains you, that's great. If it doesn't, then find something else to do and stop worrying about Harry Potter.
2007-07-23 03:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Following are some excerpts from teh US Catholic Bishops review of the movies:
It is to be stressed, as with its predecessor, the film is only a fantasy -- not a course in witchcraft -- so it is not attempting to undermine Catholic beliefs. Harry is out to thwart evil and protect his fellow students even at the risk of his own safety.
"Goblet of Fire" presents the clearest delineation between "right" and "wrong" in the series thus far, even introducing moral imperatives into the students' hocus-pocus curriculum.
Despite lots of wand-waving, the real victories are won through self-sacrifice. As Gambon's Dumbledore counsels, "We must face the choice between what is right and what is easy." Such life lessons would support the contention of Father Peter Fleetwood, a Vatican official formerly of the Pontifical Council for Culture, that "the chief concern of ... (Rowling) is to help children understand the conflict between good and evil."
2007-07-23 03:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I can't force myself to read the rest of that article -- it's a bunch of crap, and yes, like most Catholic Christians, I am a huge fan of the books. ;) Be careful not to label an entire group for the faults of only a few! I attended an all-Catholic elementary, middle, and high school -- anyone who would've considered the books an outrage was in the extreme minority, and deemed a disillusioned ultra-conservative.
2007-07-23 03:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Another example of the fundies crying about nothing. I saw all the Harry Potter movies, read the books. I see nothing offensive.
I grant you, Christians have had their times of persecution in the past. But don't you think it's been QUITE A WHILE since they were thrown to the lions, ect?
You can't please some people unless you give them the key to the city.
2007-07-23 03:31:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Harry Potter has Wands of Mass Disruption.
2007-07-23 03:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋