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To: js1138
What do you think of the wizardry portrayed in Lord of the Rings, or in Narnia?

Not as bad due to Christian author. Christian themes buried in Tolkien tales

There is a fierce competition for children's minds these days. In the past Christianity had the upper hand as far as what tales and narratives children got inculcated with. These days it is pushed aside by aggressive hucksters such as Disney and Rowlings

Plus these days we have movies which is a much more powerful indoctrination medium than ye old Sunday school where the children get read bible stories and read bible stories and learn .... Not nearly so high impact as a stupid Potter movie with shape shifting wizards goblins etc etc

 

336 posted on 03/18/2008 12:37:56 AM PDT by dennisw (Never bet on a false prophet! <<<||>>> Never bet on Islam!)
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To: dennisw

If an author claims to be a Christian, and many, if not most readers see a Christian theme in a story, what qualifies you to claim otherwise.

I am particularly interested in how you interpret the ending of Harry Potter as unChristian or anti-Christian. What specifically about going willingly to one’s death in order to save one’s friends and defeat evil is unChristian or anti-Christian?


337 posted on 03/18/2008 12:57:17 AM PDT by js1138
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