The 'evils' of Harry Potter
I have been astounded that some segments of the community have conducted campaigns against the Harry Potter books claiming they condone evilness, are a step toward satan worship, etc. Clearly these people have never read the books. One comment I received today shows that the anti-HP movement is still in force, even though I hadn't heard much from them lately:
I just want to say thanks! My mum won't let me read the HP books anymore (she's really religious and thinks that I'll turn demonic and worship Satan or something by reading the books) so it's really helpful to me that I found a site where I can at least know what's going on so I won't have to get the book by other sources...Thanks again!!!:)
Vidi Herrera • 6/27/03; 10:28:55 AM
I am interested in what you think about this. How can it possibly be that people truly believe the Harry Potter books are anti-religious? Can anybody provide me with example quotes to support that argument? My view is that the books actually promote morality and goodness quite strongly so I am bewildered by the contrary argument...
Also, how do we reconcile the Christian right attacks on Harry Potter when even the Vatican has come out in praise of the books for "teaching children the difference between good and evil"?
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