Both books are fantasies and yet only Harry Potter books are viewed as evil.
So why the bias?
2007-09-13 01:00:12 · 33 answers · asked by Imagine No Religion 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Because Christians are crazy and irrational. They get all riled up about whatever the church tells them to. They are sheep.
2007-09-13 01:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 8⤋
As a Christian, I can say this, not all Christians are against Harry Potter books. In my opinion, it is harmless, it is fantasy just like a lot of other books out there, and as long as it gets kids reading and thinking for themselves, I am for it. I do know that some people view the witchcraft and magic in it as bad, and are afraid that by supporting the books, they are supporting the content. I don't believe that. In fact, I am reading it with my daughter!
The Chronicles of Narnia is "special" to a lot of Christians because of the symbolism in the story. It is more than just fantasy, and is just a great story. I personally love it because I read it when I was younger, and it is something I want to share with my kids. However, it isn't just because of the symbolism that I want to share it, but rather it being part of my childhood. I also want my daughter to read the LittleHouse on the Prairie series! lol
Hope this helps you understand a little more, and makes you think that not all Christians are fanatical. Most of use are just normal!
2007-09-13 01:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Christians" do not oppose Harry Potter but accept "The Chronicles of Narnia", some accept both and some do not. I am a Christian and enjoy both series but I know others that do not like either of the series. I get tired of people who judge an entire group by the actions of a few. It is the right of all of us to read what we enjoy as long as we can separate fact from fiction. Just like people who read the "DaVinci Code" and believe that it is real, some people need a course in reality.
It makes me think of the "interview" with JK Rowlings in The Onion where she was quoted as supporting the devil. Many religious sites used her quotes as support of their opposition to the books. Of course the "interview" was entirely false from the beginning to the end. An example of confusing fiction with fact. JK has not made any "anti-Christian" comments and many Christians enjoy her books, in fact parts of the movies were filmed in a church.
There was a comment about JK saying she writes for her readers, not for the church or something similar. There is nothing wrong with that. All authors write for their readers as they are the ones buying the books and reading the stories. No author needs church approval to write a book and most churches would not want them to do otherwise.
2007-09-13 06:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Harry Potter the main characters pursue their own power, own magic. In Narnia, Aslan is Jesus, has the power, is resurrected. The witch is Satan using magic for evil. The characters are humans caught in the middle of this epic battle between good and evil - sound familiar? :-) C.S. Lewis had a great love for the Lord. He was a creative writer and thought up the land of Narnia. He stated that he thought one night to himself, what would Narnia be like if Jesus came there - that started the book. Both are entertaining movies and I love both - as long as we keep in perspective that true power comes from giving all your power to God, I think we'll be OK!
2016-05-18 04:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all Christians oppose the Harry Potter books but the reason that some do is because it has magic in there and stuff like that. The reason that the accept the Cronicles of Narnia is becasue they are an analogy of the the Bible (ie. the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a analogy of Christ's time on earth and his death)
2007-09-13 01:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by frizzfox 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because the author of chronicles was a Christian and the books represent people in the Bible. I am a Christian and I have no problem with Harry Potter books and movies. I feel good that I taught my kids the difference between fantasy and reality. Perhaps some people think their kids are to slow to pick that up.
2007-09-13 01:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by Mary B 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do not have a problem with either if them. The only answer I have gotten from Christians is that you can not grow up to be a witch in Narnia it is pure fantasia. In harry Potter there is a school for witches which actually is true in real life you can go to school to become a witch here. Also In Narnia the witch is bad and in Potter the witches are good. I like both stories and don't have a problem with them.
2007-09-13 01:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Chronicles of Narnia has overtly Christian themes. The "evil" of the Harry Potter series lies in it's use of witchcraft and magic. I find it silly that the HP books are considered bad influences on children.
2007-09-13 05:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an interesting and challenging question! So I starred it.
As to an answer, I would theorize that the symbols of Christianity in the Chronicles of Narnia (the lion being a symbol of christ who sacrifices himself for another's sins) made it a hit with the Christian community. Also, I don't think any of the children actually cast spells. I believe in the second book there is an allusion to Islam being cast as evil and the enemy which is generally the opinion of Christians so there you go. The author was also a zealous Christian.
Harry Potter himself sounds like a cartoonish version of the Anti-Christ, to be honest. What with the symbol on his forehead and all that. And the encouragement of the usage of magic which encourages paganism in real life...etc. The books' characters also very often give a feel of atheistic beliefs. Christmas is merely an occasion to give presents with no actual significance behind the celebration.
Those are my 2 cents!
2007-09-13 01:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Gamar 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It could also be that CS Lewis, the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, has also written a lot of other Christian works. The Christians liked CS. Lewis before he published The Chronicles. Christians hadn't heard of J.K. Rowling before she released Harry Potter.
2007-09-13 02:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that strange? I've always thought so, because the fundamentalists' charge against HP is that there is magic (the wizards and witches)... yet the Chronicles of Narnia are packed with magic, too!
I have decided it's a matter of semantics, of the mere names witch and wizard as opposed to horse and lion, etc. though it's been some time since I read the chronicles and they may get to naming a witch or two, I don't recall. But I think it's all in a word or two, that's the only difference.
Also that Lewis is deceased, had declared himself and his books Christian, and Rowling is very much alive and is willing to have her books banned "along with the best of them."
Fundamentalists are so very narrow and unforgiving it's a wonder anyone calls them Christian at all; they ought to be ashamed. I hope they are few and far between.
2007-09-13 01:14:16 · answer #11 · answered by LK 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋