[Mom MD]

I am as conservative a Christian as they come - and I thoroughly enjoy Harry Potter. This is FICTION - and there are no exhortation or how to’s for witchcraft. No one doubts Tolkein’s Christianity, yet he wrote of wizards in his fantasy world.

Take the setting away, and there are actually some strongly Christian undertones to the story (intended or not)

My children understand that witchcraft is an abomination, and I have not found one of them trying to cast a spell after reading Harry Potter.

I think more Christians should read the book before they condemn it. I initially read the book to see if it would be OK for my children to read, and found myself enjoying it immensely. I have not missed a book since.

[PetroniusMaximus]

“I am as conservative a Christian as they come -”

From a previous post...

Now if there was a very popular childrens series about a couple of crack-addicted, teenage, male-prostitutes - and this series described the kids life and habits in detail (making it all seem fun) and also included a bunch of “life lessons” - would you want your kids to read this?

Remember, it’s all just fiction.

So, would you?

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My children understand that witchcraft is an abomination, and I have not found one of them trying to cast a spell after reading Harry Potter.

See! The Imperturbable Charm works!