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Almost hate to ask this since I know so many people have been around and around on the whole Harry Potter vs. Christianity thing -- but I'm going to dive in and ask what you all think of the Harry Potter crazy among the young readers. I see them dress up with ties and sweaters, try to talk with an English accident, wait all night to get the next book... and I can't help but think of adult Trekies (star treck fans).
Personally, I have more problems with the characters rule breaking than I have with their use of "magic." C. S. Lewis and J. R. Tolkien both used "magic" of sorts. Potter people don't actually delve into the black arts or do any real Wiccan things. The writing is superior and the author does everything right to keep her audience reading. Any way, that is MHO.
My questions...
Do you see any Christian young people adversely affected by these books?
Do you see any Christian young people positively affected by these books?
Other than the obvious (more reading being done) have you seen any positive affects on the secular audience through these books?
Personally, I have more problems with the characters rule breaking than I have with their use of "magic." C. S. Lewis and J. R. Tolkien both used "magic" of sorts. Potter people don't actually delve into the black arts or do any real Wiccan things. The writing is superior and the author does everything right to keep her audience reading. Any way, that is MHO.
My questions...
Do you see any Christian young people adversely affected by these books?
Do you see any Christian young people positively affected by these books?
Other than the obvious (more reading being done) have you seen any positive affects on the secular audience through these books?