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Should Christians be watching harry potter movies

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That's strange, most Christians I know (including myself) believe it is very real and dangerous. :yes There may be varying opinions as to what exactly qualifies as witchcraft, but I think most believe it is real.
 
caromurp said:
That's strange, most Christians I know (including myself) believe it is very real and dangerous. :yes There may be varying opinions as to what exactly qualifies as witchcraft, but I think most believe it is real.
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Maybe when I was a Christian I went to a church that was... I don't know the word. But most people there don't believe in witchcraft, or they didn't count Harry Potter as witchcraft.. :shrug
 
ChattyMute said:
Maybe when I was a Christian I went to a church that was... I don't know the word. But most people there don't believe in witchcraft, or they didn't count Harry Potter as witchcraft.. :shrug
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Did they believe in the Bible? Because the Bible addresses witchcraft (see Deut. 18:10, 2 Kings 9:22, 2 Chronicles 33:6, Micah 5:12, Nahum 3:4, Galations 5:20...) and is clearly against it. The Bible isn't against things that aren't real, is it?

As for Harry Potter, my issue has never been with whether the wizardry in the series was "real" or "pretend." My issue is with Christian parents willingly exposing their children to subtle hints that sorcery can be harmless or even good, when their very Bibles speak against magic.
 
JoJo said:
ChattyMute said:
Maybe when I was a Christian I went to a church that was... I don't know the word. But most people there don't believe in witchcraft, or they didn't count Harry Potter as witchcraft.. :shrug
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Did they believe in the Bible? Because the Bible addresses witchcraft (see Deut. 18:10, 2 Kings 9:22, 2 Chronicles 33:6, Micah 5:12, Nahum 3:4, Galations 5:20...) and is clearly against it. The Bible isn't against things that aren't real, is it?

As for Harry Potter, my issue has never been with whether the wizardry in the series was "real" or "pretend." My issue is with Christian parents willingly exposing their children to subtle hints that sorcery can be harmless or even good, when their very Bibles speak against magic.
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I think the church I went viewed the bible as more allegorical than literal. So they believed in the bible, but not a literal sense.

Not all Christians take the bible literally.

If you do view the bible literally, then I do see why you have a problem with Harry Potter.
But in my opinion, the bible is kinda ridiculous if you read it literally. :shrug And that was my opinion when I was a Christian too.
 
Even if one never read the Bible in his whole life, all he has to do is surf the net for a few minutes and find evidence of real witchcraft (not that I recommend it). Or he could go to the library and read some books on the subject.
 
JoJo said:
Even if one never read the Bible in his whole life, all he has to do is surf the net for a few minutes and find evidence of real witchcraft (not that I recommend it). Or he could go to the library and read some books on the subject.
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Doesn't mean they have to beleive witchcraft is real. Just because it is practiced as if it were real does not make it real.
Ex. If Islam is practiced as if it were real, it does not make the religion "real" in the sense that is true.
 
I think I understand what you are saying. You don't believe in its power?
 
JoJo said:
I think I understand what you are saying. You don't believe in its power?
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Right. Which to me, and others, just makes it nonsense and not a threat.
 
Well ignorance is bliss until it happens to your own teenager.
 
JoJo said:
Well ignorance is bliss until it happens to your own teenager.
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I could say the same to you.

And since I'm not Christian, and I don't plan on raising my kids as Christian (educate about Christianity and support them if they want to become Christian, though), I don't think I have to worry about that.


And to get back on topic.
I think it's pretty much been established that adults can watch the movies.
And kids, young ones expecially, are up for debate and a matter of opinion.
Have I got that right?
 
ChattyMute said:
JoJo said:
Well ignorance is bliss until it happens to your own teenager.
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I could say the same to you.
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I'm not sure I understand. I was implying that I lived in ignorant bliss about the issue until I saw darkness play out in my own child's life. And it all started with a little curiosity.

And to get back on topic.
I think it's pretty much been established that adults can watch the movies.
And kids, young ones expecially, are up for debate and a matter of opinion.
Have I got that right?
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I'm not trying to say who can and cannot watch the movies. Who am I to say something like that? I am just worried that Christians in particular have the wool pulled over their eyes by Satan. This is a strong conviction that I feel, though I receive a lot of flack for it.

I feel I've said enough on the subject here, so I'm bowing out of this thread now. :)
 
jojo i no longer watch harry potter as i dont believe in gay rights, dumbledore is gay, though not seen in the films, i no longer watch or read it or anyother thing that has gay charachters, my choice,not legalism. basically from that i almost rarely watch any thing new from hollywood(hellywood as friend of mine calls it). most shows are to hedonistic now.

jason
you call me a homophobe if you wish, been called that in uniform(army) and will wear it proudly, but those who know my testimony know that isnt true at all.
 
JoJo said:
I'm not sure I understand. I was implying that I lived in ignorant bliss about the issue until I saw darkness play out in my own child's life. And it all started with a little curiosity.
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Nevermind. I took it the wrong way.

I'm not trying to say who can and cannot watch the movies. Who am I to say something like that? I am just worried that Christians in particular have the wool pulled over their eyes by Satan. This is a strong conviction that I feel, though I receive a lot of flack for it.

I feel I've said enough on the subject here, so I'm bowing out of this thread now. :)
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That's not what I was saying either. I meant that from what I understand, most people have said it is fine for adults to do whatever they wish regarding the movies. :shrug

I probably should too, but I have a big mouth. :lol
 
The Harry Potter books rock the house. Love them. The movies are not as good but I see no problem in viewing them and being entertained. It's entertainment. Nothing more, nothing less.
 
I personally enjoyed the books very much. Very well written. And the movies are very entertaining.
 
I know. Just had to do it :) I remember reading an article about someone sending and e-mail to christians linking this article against harry potter.
 
For what it's worth, my opinions are based on my own feelings about the subject.
 
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