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To: I still care
The only thing “witchy” about the books is the setting. The backround themes are strongly Christian.

Exactly! "Magic" is the plot device Rowling uses to create a story about choosing between good vs. evil, courage vs. pacifism.

123 posted on 08/01/2007 9:52:24 AM PDT by The Blitherer (What would a Free Man do?)
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To: The Blitherer
Exactly! "Magic" is the plot device Rowling uses to create a story about choosing between good vs. evil, courage vs. pacifism.

Precisely right. If she'd called them Jedis who used the Force, there'd be little outcry and condemnation.
128 posted on 08/01/2007 9:54:55 AM PDT by TexasAg1996
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