Yeah, I remember when the Harry Potter books were starting to become popular and the first Harry Potter movie came out, some stupid email circulated which was supposed written by a "preacher" talking about how Harry Potter caused kids to turn to witchcraft and the occult, etc. etc.
I got it forwarded to me from a hyper-Christian (I'm a Christian, but I'm also not a close-minded idiot. I can't say the same for many people I'd describe as hyper Christian fundamentalists, or "fundies" as I like to say).
Turns out, it was a satirical article from the website I linked to above and these people were so stupid they were actually taking it seriously.
I feel really bad for people that dumb.
But, I do understand your skepticism after having had to live with someone like that.
However, I think you should surf around on that site. They've got some really hilarious things on there.