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To: Mr. Silverback

The difference with HP is that it makes the occult into something that is neutral - it is only good or evil depending on your motives. This is the lie that is packaged in HP.

God’s Word does speak of witches. The Old Testament was clear about avoiding the occult. Part of the reason was God said to avoid it. The practical implications is that fallen angels (demons) who still have certain powers and abilities (for now) are the sources of the things that are occultic.

Spend a little time in the Bible reading up on what God says about things occult:

Do not pass your children through the fire (child sacrifice). Do not practice divination (see the future) or sorcery. Do not turn to mediums (who can speak/conjure the dead)or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist (aka wizard) among you must be put to death.


122 posted on 07/23/2007 8:39:39 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man
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To: Secret Agent Man; Mr. Silverback
The difference with HP is that it makes the occult into something that is neutral - it is only good or evil depending on your motives. This is the lie that is packaged in HP.

I take it you haven't read them either?

There is a clear distinction between good and evil in HP. Yes, some of the "spells" are used by both sides. At the same time there are "unforgiveable" curses that are clearly evil.

And there are always consequences for your behavior.

132 posted on 07/23/2007 8:43:07 PM PDT by Corin Stormhands (I drink coffee for your protection.)
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To: Secret Agent Man
The difference with HP is that it makes the occult into something that is neutral - it is only good or evil depending on your motives. This is the lie that is packaged in HP.

Well then, I guess C.S. Lewis was a heathen. Read The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe again. The Witch and Aslan both practice "the Deep Magic, but one does so for good and the other evil.

167 posted on 07/23/2007 9:22:01 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Backing Tribe al-Ameriki even if the Congress won't.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

“A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist (aka wizard) among you must be put to death.”

Mixed message. Killing a wizard would go against the commandant, “Thou should not murder”.


169 posted on 07/23/2007 9:23:40 PM PDT by art_rocks
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To: Secret Agent Man
Do not pass your children through the fire (child sacrifice). Do not practice divination (see the future) or sorcery. Do not turn to mediums (who can speak/conjure the dead)or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist (aka wizard) among you must be put to death.

I don't do any of those things, but I enjoy reading Harry Potter stories, and so do my kids.

YOU read about them in the Bible, does that make you want to DO any of them?

185 posted on 07/23/2007 10:13:49 PM PDT by SuziQ
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