Comments on: Harry & the Holy Wars - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/ An ongoing dialogue about faith and film. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:56:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Christa http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/#comment-285 Christa Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:32:59 +0000 http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/#comment-285 Since Harry Potter has become such a cultural phenomenon, I think it is important that as Christians we learn as much as we can about this series so that we can use it in our discussions with children, or even adults who are not saved. I have read this series, and yes it is about witches and wizards who use magic. I know and respect the Bible views on witchcraft. I do not participate in it myself. However, can we not use the basis of this story (that Harry is different because he was saved by the love of his mother who died for him) and translate that into the love of Jesus Christ and what he did for us. This is a tactic used by missionaries (see a book called "The Peace Child") which uses local lore regarding a child that can redeem anger between two tribes and save someone from death. The missionaries used this story to help them understand what Christ does for us. I think the same about the Harry Potter series, and when I have children, I plan to speak to them in this manner if they get a hold of the books. Satan can use anything to his advantage, but God can turn even the most vile thing back for His good. Let's focus on that and be as wise as serpants when dealing with books or movies of this kind. Christa Since Harry Potter has become such a cultural phenomenon, I think it is important that as Christians we learn as much as we can about this series so that we can use it in our discussions with children, or even adults who are not saved.
I have read this series, and yes it is about witches and wizards who use magic. I know and respect the Bible views on witchcraft. I do not participate in it myself. However, can we not use the basis of this story (that Harry is different because he was saved by the love of his mother who died for him) and translate that into the love of Jesus Christ and what he did for us. This is a tactic used by missionaries (see a book called “The Peace Child”) which uses local lore regarding a child that can redeem anger between two tribes and save someone from death. The missionaries used this story to help them understand what Christ does for us.
I think the same about the Harry Potter series, and when I have children, I plan to speak to them in this manner if they get a hold of the books.

Satan can use anything to his advantage, but God can turn even the most vile thing back for His good. Let’s focus on that and be as wise as serpants when dealing with books or movies of this kind.

Christa

]]> By: dwyane http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/#comment-280 dwyane Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:23:58 +0000 http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/#comment-280 Harry pottery is not right at all guys. it's witchcraft being sold to young children. That's from the word of god harry potter is being used by satan. Don't fall for his tricks. Harry pottery is not right at all guys. it’s witchcraft being sold to young children. That’s from the word of god harry potter is being used by satan. Don’t fall for his tricks.

]]> By: David Mackey http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/#comment-260 David Mackey Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:46:41 +0000 http://christianmovienews.com/harry-the-holy-wars-harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/#comment-260 Good thoughts on Harry Potter. I personally do not find Harry Potter offensive, I do find it disconcerting that others base much of their objection to the series off of a saterical Onion article written long ago which has been quoted and re-quoted as fact and shows that we as Christians still have a long way to go in ensuring our facts are straight (something that should be important as people claiming to have the truth). On the other hand, I'd be willing to engage in discussion on Harry Potter with those who object to it beyond the content of that article. Good thoughts on Harry Potter. I personally do not find Harry Potter offensive, I do find it disconcerting that others base much of their objection to the series off of a saterical Onion article written long ago which has been quoted and re-quoted as fact and shows that we as Christians still have a long way to go in ensuring our facts are straight (something that should be important as people claiming to have the truth). On the other hand, I’d be willing to engage in discussion on Harry Potter with those who object to it beyond the content of that article.

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