And yet another person who hasn't read the book, nor seen the movie.
Look, I don't believe in people judging others. I don't think someone should say.. YOUR GOING TO HELL. YOUR A SINNER IF YOU WATCH HARRY POTTER.. K?? Thats my point. And to say that they will, thats judgeing. If like RNMomof7 you admit you saw "The Wizard of Oz" and yet found it was NOT Evil..then your a hypocrite for judgeing those who HAVE watched seen Harry Potter. Because there is NO DIFFERENCE. They're about the same. I know, I've seen both. Have you??
And, had you read all my posts,.. you would know that I admit to sin. I know that I work on ME all the time. I read the Bible and have several times.. but I sure as heck don't profess to KNOW it all. I won't stop RE-READING it, and assuming I KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW. I think sometimes evil can be those who would chase people away FROM God and the living word of God.
I think the only thing cultish are people who followed the likes of the Rev. Jones. To follow any Minister, MORE than the good sense the Lord gave us,..and to follow them more than the words of the Bible, is dangerous. Thats my opinion. I will repeat my belief for you.. I think it is probably MORE dangerous than any FICTIONAL movie. Because your talking about people who claim to talk FOR ALL CHRISTIANS, Who are hateful, hurtful, and judgemental.
I think One_particular_harbour actually said it pretty well. He may be more graphic than I would choose to be,.. but his point is well taken. God gave us Jesus. Jesus attoned (sp) for many of the things that God mentioned in the Old Testament. Attoned may not be the word I'm trying to remember.. but in other words.. Once Jesus said that the old rules were "now changed".. they were. IF he mentioned them, and said this is how it is now done.. they were changed.
So then the New Testament, became the word of God through His only begotten Son Jesus.
I can say a murderer is a murderer. That is a form of "judgement". But to say that RNMomof7 is going to hell would be wrong. Thats a form of judgement that is saved for God Alone!! She is "judgeing" others as having sinned. Thats a job for GOD alone. I can say what I think Sin is.. but to accuse someone of it.. again, thats wrong. I can say abortion is a sin,.. but I shouldn't judge the person who got one,.. rather I should help them find God because they can be forgiven.. and thats what Gods love is all about.
I can "judge" a person by the laws of our land,... I could even "judge" him if I served in a jury and sentence him to death. But I won't judge his soul. NOT MY JOB!!
I hope I've explained myself. But if it isn't good enough for you.. then what can I say? I promise you this.. I will rest quite well tonight. I won't be dreaming or thinking that the evil witch from the Wizard of Oz was real.. or the one on Snow White and the Seven dwarves. I still won't think Dragons are real.. or that otters can talk, or that trolls exist. Some people really need a reality check.. and YUP.. Thats my judgement!! :o)
God??...now thats Reality!!! And I'm thankful every day of my life for that FACT!!
Peace .. bro!!! LOL
From the book..a little inconvienient but still there
Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Luke 16:17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.
BTW I have judged the Harry Potter series very strongly..but I have not said anyone was going to hell for going to it or reading it..people go to hell for rejecting Christ