Harry Potter

[Phx0808]

I am a devout Christian and a huge fan of the Harry Potter series. I take for what it is worth. A fantasy which in no way whatsoever reflects in even the slightest way in the reality of life.  I enjoy cleverness and creativity. Kudos to J.K.!   

[amstewart]

I agree with PHX, Harry Potter is just a creative story.  Kids don't get a chance to be creative any more.  I think they're just entertainment, just like so many other media out there.  My 9 year old son is listening to the books on cd right now and loves them.  He struggles with reading so anything that he actually is interested in is a great motivator.

[JediJohnnie]

As a Christian I don't really have much problems with Harry Potter.Magic and such has been a staple of fiction forever.I'm not sure I could be considered a huge fan,but I enjoy the movies,thought I haven't read the books.

If there is an area of concern to me,it would be that the films (apart from maybe the first one) are fairly dark and intense for the under 12 crowd that they've been marketed to.But that's for individual parents to decide.

[falcon9]

Magic and such has been a staple of fiction forever.

Indeed, what with Moses allegedly parting the Red Sea, that whole water-into-wine magic trick and "manna" from the skies; magic has been an aspect of nearly every religion throughout history.

[Moosetoaster]

It seems everyone here is in agreement that Harry Potter doesn't deserve to be burned, based on the fact that books can't hurt people on their own. I like it.

[JediJohnnie]

Magic and such has been a staple of fiction forever.

Indeed, what with Moses allegedly parting the Red Sea, that whole water-into-wine magic trick and "manna" from the skies; magic has been an aspect of nearly every religion throughout history.

You're confusing magic with the works of God.I find it somewhat amusing that Atheists attempt to equate Christian beliefs with magic.We believe God created the universe.What do Atheists believe? For no rhyme or reason,the universe just suddenly "appeared"........like magic.

[Falconer02]

You're confusing magic with the works of God.I find it somewhat amusing that Atheists attempt to equate Christian beliefs with magic.

If you believe that a work of god is equal to a person working with supernatural agencies, that is defined as magic. If you cannot back up your magical/mythical claims, you are a *bleep* of deception. That is another major trait of magic. As usual, you are completely incorrect.

We believe God created the universe.What do Atheists believe? For no rhyme or reason,the universe just suddenly "appeared"........like magic.

Post proof of your claims about the universe and-- OH WAIT! You can't. Darn, dude! Open a science book! You're a millenia behind on your research!

[falcon9]

Magic and such has been a staple of fiction forever.

Indeed, what with Moses allegedly parting the Red Sea, that whole water-into-wine magic trick and "manna" from the skies; magic has been an aspect of nearly every religion throughout history.

You're confusing magic with the works of God.

No, that would be the xtians doing so, (and the pagans before them).  Rephrasing 'magic' as "the works of god" does not change the meaning of the term.  A rose by any other name ...

I find it somewhat amusing that Atheists attempt to equate Christian beliefs with magic.

I find it amusing that some xtians are so unfamilar with the ability to reason.  Those vague "Works of god" fall under the standard consensual definition of magic, whether or not you agree they do.  If you want to redefine words, start your own language.

We believe God created the universe.

Since such a 'belief' lacks any evidence whatsoever, why is this relevant to a xtian belief in the magical works of a xtian god?

What do Atheists believe?

You continue to miss the point previously made; atheists don't "believe", they challenge the unsupported belief-claims put forward as opinions by others.

For no rhyme or reason,the universe just suddenly "appeared"........like magic.

If this were not merely a flippant question, you could go look up emergent property theories, (although I doubt it).

[gemini0314]

I dont think Harry Potter has any religious anything its just a movie about a world that is extremely different and interesting. There are lots of movies and books that are about witchcraft and stuff that are made to go in that direction and they dont fly or use wands or have dragons or any such thing. There is a big difference between fantasy and witchcraft.