And I would like an honest and sincere reply to my question about your statement that only christians thoughts are worthwhile of consideration.
Men have said that.
I have heard it bandied about that where Khepera lives, if a banjo was to fall outa the sky, anybody that caught it would be able to play it.
Over and over again, in Scripture, Christians are warned by the God they worship to abstain from all appearances of evil. We are specifically warned concerning sorcery, witchcraft, astrology, divination, and many other forms of dabbling in the supernatural. When we dabble, or entertain seducing spirits, we open the door wide for them to enter our minds, and consequently, to control our lives.
Books such as Harry Potter or a newspaper astrology column, innocuous as they may seem, can be a strong lure into dependence on the occult. Promises of business success, great wealth, a great love life, power over others, and control over every aspect of life are enticing enough even for a mature adult, not to mention what easy prey children are during their confusing formative years.
God has made it perfectly clear to His people how they are to react to deceiving, enticing spirits. We are told to abstain. To resist the devil and he will flee from us. This is a cooperative effort between God and His children to protect us (Christians) from evil. HE COMMANDS AND WE OBEY!!! AND IT WORKS!!!
I'm quite sure the intent of this pastor is to make a dramatic impact on his parishioners (those under his authority) that they should heed God's warning against opening any doors (of their minds) to seducing spirits by reading Harry Potter books. I'm sure it will make a great impression on his congregation, especially the children. In our church, we call this an "object lesson".
So, this is what Christians do when they're in obedience to God. What's really great is that we live in America and right now, we're free to do it! And, of course, you're free to do whatever you want to do, be it playing dungeons and dragons or reading Harry Potter! Have at it! And, more power to you! (heh heh!)
And when you get burned (and you will), get back to me.