Comments on: Harry vs. Religion

By: Kid Fleetfoot

Kid Fleetfoot — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:47:49 +0000

I never read HARRY POTTER and likely will not if for no other reason than I read little nowadays. For people who enjoy the stories, bravo! I believe in magic, here's Harry Potter & the Lovin' Spoonful. IOW, I believe in magic. You define it, I define it differently? Maybe not, it's all a mystery to me, life, love, religion and magic... maybe all one and the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mshS8E8IKD4

By: ted2112

ted2112 — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:12:18 +0000

Nicely done Kass,

If you look at a Harry Potter book turn to the front few pages, there you find a very important word…fiction.

I know this is a big and confusing term to many, so allow me to translate: It’s not real. It’s made up, so is Santa Claus, I’m sorry to say. Arguing about something that’s not real might just be the definition of insanity.

One has to look at the motivation of people who want to ban books. It seems to me that some people are so uncomfortable with their own beliefs they need to turn outward in some strange show of bravado to soothe themselves.

Again, the word is…fiction

By: Burbie52

Burbie52 — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:54:03 +0000

You gave some good points here Kass. I have heard many people speak out against this and I believe that it is up to the individual to decide for themselves what is good for their consumption and for their kids.
Harry Potter is fantasy, not religious or anti-religion in any way I can determine. It was written for fun, not to be taken seriously at all. If you educate your child as to what is real and what isn’t these books will have no bearing on their beliefs at all. And as you said there are much more important things to be fighting for or against in this world of ours. Great read.