Harry Potter and Gabriele Kubik
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Some good points but I think something like Star Wars (which I truly enjoy) is more worrisome for children, than Harry Potter. It's rife with New Age philosophy. That said, I don't think something like Superman tries to mock Christianity (well, not the original anyway). I think it's more that people can't help but tap into God's truth, even non-Christians at times, because they're made in His image and have His Story written on their hearts. Superman was actually a combination of Sampson from the OT and Jesus Christ from the NT. The creators were Jewish.
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What? If I was born Judas should I now change my name because of Judas Iscariot?
LOL No man, this was only a name I picked that I could associate myself with (because of my past). I was a rebel then... a real peace of rubbish but by God's grace I was changed into somebody you would actually want to introduce to your mother LOL (or so my wife told me
). I actually never even thought about it until I our friend Ugly mentioned it... then it dawned on me; I have changed and that name is not suitable anymore
LOL No man, this was only a name I picked that I could associate myself with (because of my past). I was a rebel then... a real peace of rubbish but by God's grace I was changed into somebody you would actually want to introduce to your mother LOL (or so my wife told me
). I actually never even thought about it until I our friend Ugly mentioned it... then it dawned on me; I have changed and that name is not suitable anymore 
No one thinks the story of Moses confronting the Pharoah's priests in a battle of magical staffs is heretical?
Magic and stuff appears throughout the scriptures, but we just file it away as 'ancient stuff', but in reality many of our ancestors who were Christian believed in that stuff.
Magic and spirit work were considered an every day part of life. If you look at the bible, it showed many people are the greater magicians because of their faith in God. The many times Jesus banished demons was essentially magic, stuff that other people were performing at that time. The Gospels make it clear though that Jesus had such astounding power at doing it.
We dismiss all this stuff today, not because it's the Christian thing to do, but that the Western Civilisation is functionally Atheist and materialistic. Christians worship capitalism now, and Capitalism control Technology which is a form of Material magic that comes from occult (science) knowledge.
But on a fundamental spiritual level, we Christians forget that we wage war with Spiritual powers.
Most Christians don't even believe in spirits. So it's hard for them to understand the concept of the HOLY Spirit.
Magic is in the bible. But the teaching is that the highest power belongs to Yahweh.
Magic and stuff appears throughout the scriptures, but we just file it away as 'ancient stuff', but in reality many of our ancestors who were Christian believed in that stuff.
Magic and spirit work were considered an every day part of life. If you look at the bible, it showed many people are the greater magicians because of their faith in God. The many times Jesus banished demons was essentially magic, stuff that other people were performing at that time. The Gospels make it clear though that Jesus had such astounding power at doing it.
We dismiss all this stuff today, not because it's the Christian thing to do, but that the Western Civilisation is functionally Atheist and materialistic. Christians worship capitalism now, and Capitalism control Technology which is a form of Material magic that comes from occult (science) knowledge.
But on a fundamental spiritual level, we Christians forget that we wage war with Spiritual powers.
Most Christians don't even believe in spirits. So it's hard for them to understand the concept of the HOLY Spirit.
Magic is in the bible. But the teaching is that the highest power belongs to Yahweh.
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I agree, doing something wrong for the right reason is not okay at all. However, I s'pose it really got the Pharisees goat when Jesus declared that He was the Son of God, which is why they conspired as to how they could kill Him. Sometimes the truth is to hard to handle. It's pretty obvious that Harry Potter centers around witchcraft, and to imply that it doesn't is pretty absurd really, (or just plain ignorant). I don't need to read the series to "see it to believe it". I don't need to climb into a rubbish can to find out if it stinks. I don't have to be present at a robbery or murder to understand if a person is guilty or not. The testimony of court witnesses is sufficient for me to know enough details to form an accurate opinion. In the same sense, I don't have to be present to witness Jesus dying on the cross for the sins of the whole world so that I can "see it to believe it."
What is witchcraft? In short, witchcraft is seeking guidance or help from any spiritual source other than God. We see this all around us today in the form of horoscopes, astrology, tarot cards, sorcery, magic, séances, psychics, palm reading, spiritism, fortune telling, necromancy (communicating with the dead), yoga, New Age meditation, the force, Chinese Zodiacs, burning candles, chants, spells, potions, charms, the Rosary, icon bracelets, et cetera. The devil is a spirit, just as God is a Holy Spirit. Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Satan can't make anyone do what he wants, unless we are susceptible to his influences. Harry Potter is aimed at the young, which is why it is so dangerous as it makes "casting spells" and other wrong things look fun and innocent. It is desensitizing the young, and it seems the not-so-young, from seeing anything wrong with it. I'll say it again, any form spiritual help in the form of calling on spiritual powers other than God, such as spell-casting, is of the devil. Why do you think the books are so incredibly popular and a best-seller? Because Satan is the god of this world and it appeals to our selfish, fleshly desires. I'm sure I would love to read them and experience the thrill of adventure it entails, but I don't because I want to bring honour to my Lord and Saviour in everything I do, and for that, you can't condemn. Ephesians 5:16, "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." You might be thinking " Your taking this "God" thing to seriously", and to that I reply, "God took me pretty seriously when He gave His life for me." Matthew 16:24, "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Jesus didn't say living the Christian life would be easy! He expects us to give up our selfish and worldly desires if we are to be true followers for Him. 1 John 2:15-17, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."[SIZE=+1] Romans 12:1-2[/SIZE], "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." It is pretty clear that God wants us to be separate from this present world. 1 Peter 1:16, "Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." You might not think the witchcraft in Harry Potter is nothing to be concerned about, but where do you draw the line? How far to the edge of the cliff do you go? If God says that witchcraft is sinful, then that's that. There aren't any exceptions to the truth.
"Practicing Wiccans think I'm also a witch", Rowling told Entertainment Weekly in 2000. She then later on said that she wasn't, but why else would they think that she was? Hmmmm....
"Hence, the first book in the Potter series is based on the very real occult activity of searching for immortality, based on real witchcraft and occult teachings. On the back cover of the book is a picture of a wizard holding a book with nothing less than a pentagram on it, and the background is covered with stars shaped like upright pentagrams, which symbolizes the power of witchcraft. The pentagram, called the great Rite in witchcraft, is one of the main symbols in witchcraft and occultism. Used in ritual magic, divination, the conjuration of spirits, casting spells and summoning demonic help, it is not simply part of a cute drawing. When the pentagram points skyward, it's denoting witchcraft, while if the point is downward it is signifying satanists. The view of the pentagram on the book is pointing down, meaning that it is for black magic rites, calling Satan and so on. This is not light fluff. This is real to occultists."
Excerpt from "http://www.seekgod.ca/imagination2.htm"
Harry Potter: Part One of Two
Harry Potter's Religion Part Two of Two
