Harry Potter

[Anita6586]

Religious leaders along with some parents,state," Harry Potter is a wizard,the movie is a form of sorcery,demonic interpretations,to
noxious to the child's mind."Did you rate this movie as a form of entrance of demonic powers embracing your child?
Big movie hit 450 million,first week box office,or possibly even more.

[falcon9]

Religious leaders along with some parents,state," Harry Potter is a wizard,the movie is a form of sorcery,demonic interpretations,to
noxious to the child's mind."Did you rate this movie as a form of entrance of demonic powers embracing your child?

Yes however, the same sorts of people said the same thing about All Hallow's Eve, rock 'n roll music, Dungeons & Dragons and Pat Robertson.

[mh874892]

I have heard of many people not allowed to read the Harry Potter books or see the movies because it encourages witchcraft. I don't agree. I simply think it is just a very creative story. Who cares if it is about witches, it's awesome! I feel children are deprived of something that could broaden their minds if not allowed to delve into the world of Harry Potter.

[Falconer02]

Demonic powers? What the hell??? Seriously, how awful and boring does one's life have to be to call Harry Potter demonic? They are fictitious and entertaining stories plain and simple. People like that! Maybe the religious should read their bibles once in a while and see how laughably hypocritical they are seeing how it's full of magic, sorcery, demons, etc. Best of all, they hold it to be nonfiction and they implore their kids to speak proudly of it. And let's not forget about the groups of christians who actually practice witchcraft (aka "faith healing"). Hilarious and facepalm-inducing at the same time.

[falcon9]

Demonic powers? What the hell??? How awful and boring does one's life have to be to call Harry Potter demonic? They are fictitious and entertaining stories plain and simple. People like that! Maybe the religious should read their bibles once in a while and see how laughably hypocritical they are seeing how it's full of magic, sorcery, demons, etc. Best of all, they hold it to be true too and they implore their kids to speak proudly of it.

Well yeah, there is that but, you must understand that it's completely different when it's 'angels' destroying entire cities, (instead of 'daemons' and a vengeful xtian deity), having followers partake of ritual "transmutational cannibalism", (e.g., wine=blood of x, wafer=body of x), human sacrifice and 'prayer'.  Yep, totally different, (at least from a P.R. perspective).

[Falconer02]

Hahahahah! Ohhhhhh don't get me started with the hypocrisy. We could come up with contradictions till morning!

[falcon9]

Hahahahah! Ohhhhhh don't get me started with the hypocrisy. We could come up with contradictions till morning!

The nearest explanation to account for those contradictions that I can extrapolate so far is that when those early xtians swiped preceding pagan practices and rituals, (to 'modify' them for belief system absorbtion purposes), they probably didn't take the full ramifications of earlier 'religious magic' into account.  Now, they're stuck with it, (such are the wages of cultural thefts).

[mh874892]

Falconer:

Not all Christians are that extreme or that hypocritical in their beliefs, whether it is pertaining to Harry Potter or other arguments. I'm not sure if your post meant it that way, but just how I read it. I'm not trying to get in a religious argument, but rather pointing out that just as non-Christians have differing views on different topics, so do Christians.

[Falconer02]

Oh no, Mh. I'm only attacking the crazy conservative christians that think Harry Potter is witchcraft and such because it's completely hypocritical. It's nothing short of Dungeons and Dragons from 20+ years ago-- there was this huge religious campaign against D+D saying it spread ritualistic murder and crackpot stuff but the truth of the matter is 99% of people that play D+D were and still are completely friendly (nerds)! The one person who killed themselves and ignited the controversy had much more dire issues than a simple game. Unfortunately society blamed an innocent scapegoat and it made the players feel awkward and shunned when it really was a harmless hobby. It's ridiculous and this whole HP thing is very parallel so it gets me kind of aggitated that people still subscribe to this asinine behavior. It's primitive and stupid.

Now, they're stuck with it, (such are the wages of cultural thefts).

Of course we will always speak upon deaf ears when speaking rationally to such religious sheep who carry these crazy media-oriented beliefs.

[falcon9]

Of course we will always speak upon deaf ears when speaking rationally to such religious sheep who carry these crazy media-oriented beliefs.
 

A seed best takes root in fertile soil and, too much sunshine makes a desert.

[falcon9]

Not all Christians are that extreme or that hypocritical in their beliefs, whether it is pertaining to Harry Potter or other arguments. I'm not trying to get in a religious argument, but rather pointing out that just as non-Christians have differing views on different topics, so do Christians.

Valid points and you're right; viewoints vary, (even within religious or, non-religious paradigms).

[amyrouse]

As a huge fan of the Harry Potter series, I feel sorry for those who haven't read it.  It is the story of good vs. evil, of choosing your own destiny regardless of what was "prophesied" for you, and learning from your mistakes.  These are all lessons that much of humanity still need to learn.

[Flackle]

I find taking fictitious stories (like the bible) too seriously (like Christian Fundamentalist) to be way more dangerous than taking fictitious stories (like Harry Potter) not seriously at all (like everyone else).

[mh874892]

There will always be extremists who criticize books, movies, games, music, and all types of media. It is sad that so many in society buy into the craziness. Why can't books, movies, games, etc. just be for entertainment. I don't see why there has to be such an uproar when these things should be fun.

As a huge fan of the Harry Potter series, I feel sorry for those who haven't read it.  It is the story of good vs. evil, of choosing your own destiny regardless of what was "prophesied" for you, and learning from your mistakes.  These are all lessons that much of humanity still need to learn.

But like amyrouse, I am a huge Harry Potter fan so maybe that is why I can't understand what all the hooplah (sp?) is about. They really are wonderful stories!

[mynevaeh]

I too am a fan of the Harry Potter Series and it's a shame that they make such a big deal about this, open your mind a little bit geesh!!