Comments on: The Theology of Harry Potter

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more!

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Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:20:16 +0000

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My random days and thoughts » lifeingrace — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:21:09 +0000

[...] If you’re still unsure about reading Harry to your kids, you can read my first review here and an excellent summary from a Lutheran pastor here. The 7th movie will be out in November but [...]

By: Susan Harms

Susan Harms — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:28:42 +0000

Hello Edie,
It’s been a while!
I wanted to let you know that I am about to begin book 5 and I have officially gone “public”. I wrote a blog entry on Harry Potter I would love for you to read. I spoke of you briefly but didn’t name you or link you. Hope that’s OK.
Let me know what you think.
Hope you are having a great summer. I will be out of town 3 weeks of what is left of the summer, not sure we can work out classes, but if you realy want me to teach some let me know…

http://susanellen.blogspot.com/2010/06/ok-im-going-to-say-it.html

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Christmas Coveting » lifeingrace — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:25:19 +0000

[...] almost finished with book three of Harry Potter so we spend a lot of time in front of the fire reading—-and while I read, they play stupid [...]

By: Gale

Gale — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:23:58 +0000

Terrific discussion..1. I believe good should triumph over evil. 2. Everyone needs to choose good in their own lives. 3. Love triumphs over hate and power These are the beliefs taught in the HP books which I find completely compatable with my Christian faith. My religion has always been New Testament rather than Old Testament based (i.e. God is Love). A new pastor in the small rural church my mother goes to was railing against the Harry Potter books and insisted that only his interpretation was correct. There was no reading and then thoughtful discussion, just condemnation based on heresay. This is not religion but a cult of personality. My present church and minister encourages what he calls "godly and goodly" discussion. PS The good women of my mothers church forced a vote on the removal of the "pastor" after he said women have no place reading the scripture at the pulpit ..this was only man's place.

By: angelamills

angelamills — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:18:50 +0000

Awesome post! I don't let my kids read Harry Potter because of the black arts, but that is a personal choice because of what we have been exposed to in our own lives. I don't condemn those who do!

I just wrote about how controversial it is to raise kids these days, and how many of the things we do are considered "un-Christian."

http://angelamills.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/yes-im-a-christian-yes-we-do-santa/

By: Kalleigh Hathaway

Kalleigh Hathaway — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:42:14 +0000

In response to Jen's reply to my comment, rather than respond here, I've written a post on my own blog about what I believe. I don't get the difference between "{little c} church" and "{big C} Church" though, sorry!

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:36:24 +0000

We have not let our kids read these yet, and our oldest is 13. The main reason for that decision has been that our children are very visual, and prone to intense nightmares (and daydreams) based on whatever they're reading. It's why we're so careful with ANY literature/movie. After reading the first HP book and seeing the movie, I knew I would be up multiple times on multiple nights with scared children. =^)

But, I have friends who've let their kids read them all right from the start and have been *from what I can tell* fine. As with most cultural-based decisions, each family should pray and seek wisdom on what is right for THEM. Because we're all different! What is fine for one family (Miley Cirus) may not be for another.

There are absolute Truths, but how/what we consume can be relative to each family. That's why we should seek the Holy Spirit in everything!

I appreciate this post a lot. I'm still in my, what was it, smitten faze? =^) Love your blog. You're super adorable. And, my whole life is one of Grace.

By: Tracy @Magnolia Cul-de-Sac

Tracy @Magnolia Cul-de-Sac — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:46:48 +0000

I loved your honest post.

My older boys, 10-11 have read HP books 1-3. I decided to wait until they were a bit older to let them read more, just because HP will be aging in the books to0, along with them. I think the books are great, not deep lit, but perfectly fine, imaginative books that pull my kids in and prompt their imaginations.

Also, I thought you might like this post by Philosopher Mom:

http://philosophermoms.blogspot.com/2008/03/why-fiction.html