[js1138]

Just because the Bible uses the word sorcerer doesn't mean there is anything to compare with the fantasy magic in Harry Potter. Charismatic leaders have been called sorcerers for a long time. The Wizard of Oz is a good example of how this works. A little stage magic, a few focus groups, tell the people what they want to hear, and presto, you have fame and power.

As for "The notion of turning the other cheek or using a soft answer to turn away wrath is completely foreign here; ..." The author of the article is simply lying. I refer you to the last couple of chapters in the third book, in which these attributes are not only displayed at great risk to Harry, but are also singled out by Dumbledore as Harry's defining characteristic.

There is also a line at the end of the movie, which I paraphrase: "It takes great courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends."

[Aquinasfan]

Just because the Bible uses the word sorcerer doesn't mean there is anything to compare with the fantasy magic in Harry Potter.

Check out the story of Saul and the witch of Endor.