Is Harry Potter against/anti religion?

paulh · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:22

I ask because my mate has recently separated from his wife and since then (about 8 months) she has “Found God” again, her family are very religious anyway and I think it was a way back in their good books, but anyway!

She wont let either of her/his kids watch harry potter for the reason that it goes against god? Its a work of fantasy. How is it against god? I don't think religion comes into the films at all?

I know its up to her, but she has told my friend that he is never to let them watch it!

I think its a bit much myself.

What do you think GD?

Oh and ib4 lolreligion

agnes · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:25

Religion... Get rid of every religion to be honest.

moogle · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:27

Isn't it more to do with sorcery and witchcraft that's in it more than against religion.

Does the bible mention anything about witchcraft and sorcery?
Wouldn't be suprised if it does but I guess she's probably going OTT on the religion thing.

Squark · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:29

So long are you're teaching kids the truth and not promoting a belief that sorcery and witchcraft are good and something to try then I don't see a problem with HP.

I tried watching HP and it thoroughly bored me rather than offend me as a Christian.

Castiel · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:31

Harry Potter is a work of fiction....it makes no reference to Christianity per se and is not anti-religous. Quite the opposite in fact, they celebrate Christmas in every film do they not?

Some misguided evangelical Christians seem to take the pagan symbolism in Harry Potter as being symbolic of anti-Christian intent on the behalf of the author, when the fact is that the pagan symbolism is inate to the plot and subject matter....i.e Magic!

Some people simply cannot help but see offense in everything and these people should be ignored.

Besides....Emma Watson.

Hatter The Mad · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:32

Squark said:
So long are you're teaching kids the truth and not promoting a belief that sorcery and witchcraft are good

...as a Christian.

hahahahaha

SB118 · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:32

Squark said:
So long are you're teaching kids the truth and not promoting a belief that sorcery and witchcraft are good and something to try then I don't see a problem with HP.

Why aren't sorcery and witchcraft good and something to try?

OpenToSuggestions · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:33

agnes said:
Religion... Get rid of every religion to be honest.

Best post I have read in ages tbh.

Aleksandrs · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:34

agnes said:
Religion... Get rid of every religion to be honest.

As extreme as this comment is, I can't help but share the same view.

Glaucus · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:35

She's an idiot. Plain and simple.

RomanNose · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:35

SB118 said:
Why aren't sorcery and witchcraft good and something to try?

I agree, what is with sorcery and witchcraft that makes them bad? It's fiction, I don't see the problem with it.
Thread needs more pics.

Castiel · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:36

SB118 said:
Why aren't sorcery and witchcraft good and something to try?

Sorcery and witchcraft don't actually exist......at least not in the context most people mean when they mention the terms anyway.

So it is neither good or bad....it is just a plot device or a concept in pagan folklore.

ringo747 · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:37

agnes said:
Religion... Get rid of every religion to be honest.

One of the most retarded posts I've ever read on here.

OpenToSuggestions · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:38

ringo747 said:
One of the most retarded posts I've ever read on here.

Why?

Religion has no place in the 21st century.

Robbo · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:38

Glaucus said:
She's an idiot. Plain and simple.

This.

Hatter The Mad · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:38

Castiel said:
Sorcery and witchcraft don't actually exist......at least not in the context most people mean when they mention the terms anyway.

Something doesn't have to exist for one to believe in it.

Lord-Jaffa · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:39

Hatter The Mad said:
hahahahaha

haha

TheMightyTen · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:40

Castiel said:
Sorcery and witchcraft don't actually exist......at least not in the context most people mean when they mention the terms anyway.

So it is neither good or bad....it is just a plot device or a concept in pagan folklore.

Unfortunately I do know people who believe that witchcraft is real and claim to be practising witches. They were friends once

Castiel · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:41

mglover070588 said:
Why?

Religion has no place in the 21st century.

Only in your opinion...many people take great comfort and strength in their religions and beliefs...who are you (or I) to tell them their belief has no place in the world.

Live and let live......

TheMightyTen · 23 Dec 2011 at 12:44

Castiel said:
Live and let live......

This, end of, if only people could have that attitude.