Will the Harry Potter books inspire my children to worship Satan?

Question

I am convinced that the Harry Potter books are intended to introduce children to witchcraft by showing such evil deeds in a child-friendly, humorous light. Rowling is covering up her true agenda of indoctrination with "fantasy". I am afraid that my children will find these horrid, Satanic books at their school library and read them.

What should I do as a responsible mother?

Answer 1

Magic in Harry Potter is presented as a talent some have, others don't, and that they can use for good or ill. Muggles and wizards are no more and no less human than the other.

I don't even think magic is the main focus, just a vessel used by the author to explore good and evil.

I don't believe that reading HP will influence children to follow satan unless they were that way inclined in the first place.

Yes there are evil deeds, but they are presented as evil - and all the admirable characters, the ones we're supposed to like reject evil completely.



I don't believe that reading HP will affect your children in a negative way, in fact they contain valuable lessons about using talents for good, choices, free will, the ridiculousness of racism and the like.



Keeping your children away from them is a bit harsh - they're so popular it really does seems as though "everyone" has read them and keeping it from them will make them resent you and be more inclined to go behind your back and read them.

Answer 2

What do you really know about Harry Potter? I'm a big fan of the series. I have been since I saw the first movie when I was seven. Every time I see a question like this, I'm astounded that someone could think that. Harry Potter in no way encourages evil. The wizardry isn't the central focus of the book. The theme throughout the series (very evident and something your children would pick up on) is love. Harry is alive because his mother loved him enough to sacrifice herself for him. Harry is a hero because he will do anything it takes to protect the people that he loves. It's definitely something I'd want my children to pick up on. As far as it being fantasy, practically everything your children will read will have fantasy in it. God gave us an imagination, so why repress it? J.K. Rowling doesn't say that the books are real or that we should believe them; the decision to do so is made by the foolish who are told that by other people. There is evil in the books, but it's evil that's found in the world. Voldemort echoes Hitler. Both are crazy, and both are out for revenge against those who hurt them by committing genocide. Are you going to keep your children out of history class? I've loved the series for years, and I do not in any way support satanism. Don't stereotype. If I were you, I'd investigate what worried me until I knew it inside and out. There's nothing really wrong with it, so I'd let my children make their own choice.

Answer 3

Well, if you are actually serious and not just yanking people's chains then here you go:



You mention Satan and that Voldemort is a representation of Satan. I would say that is a fair enough comparison. Voldemort is evil. He spreads fear, deception and lies throughout the wizarding world. But, what you obviously don't understand is that Harry Potter is on the good side. He is fighting against Voldemort. Voldemort is not someone that is portrayed as someone a person should follow, and the books show how horrible and heinous his actions are. If you want to go the whole "reflection of Satan" route with Voldemort, you have to realize that Harry himself is a representation of Christ. He suffers for the cause of fighting Voldemort (Satan) and eventually realizes that the only way to save his friends and the wizarding world is to sacrifice himself. And Harry and his friends and Dumbledore are the wizards that are meant to be examples and portrayed as the ones people should strive to reflect, in their characters-not in the fact that they do magic. The characters that are shown as heroic or worthy of praise are loyalty and honesty and, most importantly, love. These are the things that the book encourages, if anything. It does not encourage kids to do magic or practice satanism. But, most importantly, these books are fiction. They are a work of literature that is meant for entertainment purposes. They encourage children to enjoy reading more. I know that from experience. There are many many many works of fiction in the world that have magic or fantasy or elements like that. Are you going to prohibit your children from reading any and all of those books too out of fear that they will glean something evil from them? Teach your children that there is a difference between fantasy and reality and that fiction books are not real. Encourage them to create their own fiction story and explain to them when they are done that just because they came up with the story or the characters, it doesn't mean that those people or things are real.



But, I will say this: the Harry Potter books do mature with the age of the characters. I would say that the first 2 books are good for younger children. But use discretion on the other books because there are some scenes that might be scary for way young kids.



You should read the books first and see what you think about them.

Answer 4

what? there is nothing satanic in Harry Potter! I have read them about ten times and found nothing of the sort. Everyone knows that everything in those books are made up by JK Rowling... those who believe are way too young to be reading the book in the first place.



It more teaches that love is more powerful than any magic than teach children how to do magic. It is more about the power of love. All the spells are made up.



Voldemort is more like Hitler than Satan, he gets followers and do not like a cretin race of people and so on the only difference is the fact that Voldemort has magic and has split his soul many times. but Voldemort was just as confused and power hungry as Hitler. Hitler was not Satan... just evil.



but it is scary in many parts and has a lot of death in it. and the Dementors are really like demons but most fantasy books has something that resembles a demon...



look it is not an evil book. An evil book series is the Golden Campus series... now that author even says in an interview that his books were meant to teach children to worship Satan!



your their mother you are allowed to tell them what they can and can't read... until they're at least 15 years old... so you really don't need to have use tell you how to raise your children just follow your instincts and your heart as all mothers do... the answer will come to you.



good luck because the books are amazing!



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Don't let these people put you down! You are being a protective Mother like all Mothers should be. Your following your religion and finding a popular fictional book series offensive. There is nothing wrong with that. People just get very attached to their favorite books. (though you will never see me get that angry... i follow the same religion and know what the Bible says about magic... i understand your feelings.) It is nothing to take personally. Some of these people are just jerks though.



You have to know that as a good mother there are no books that can change what you have taught your children. They will follow your shining example. No book can undo what a super mother teaches. You should trust yourself and your children to make the right decision.

Answer 5

I would advise you as a supposedly responsible mother to read the Harry Potter series and judge for yourself.



The seven book series is a good vs evil tale. Harry, an eleven year old boy discovers that it is his destiny to defeat the most powerful, evil wizard in the world. Many Christians have struggled with the fact that the book mentions magic and consider Voldemort to be a representation of Satan.



I doubt that Voldemort is a representation of anything other than how power and the desire for more power can corrupt someone totally. I think this is actually quite a positive Christian message. As is the fact that the other characters in the book must make a conscious choice between good and evil. The work also shows the characters some of them enemies (such as Harry and Draco Malfoy) having to work together for a common goal that is for the good of the world. What could possibly be a more Christian message.



Yes Harry is a Wizard. But he is not shown to draw his powers from satan, the biblical definition of witchcraft.



In other words, I believe you are worrying over nothing. I feel sad that you would want to ban your children from reading such a brilliant series of books, over a few misguided concerns.

Answer 6

I am still trying to wrap my head around your question! You need to seriously sit down and read a Harry Potter book. There is nothing Satanic about any one of them. This is fantasy. This is fun. Have you even seen a Harry Potter movie? Lately they have been running them quite frequently because of the new movie that's out.



The only agenda JK Rowling's had was to write a great series of books and make a lot of money! Ms. Rowling is not a "sick" person. I guess I am impressed with a person who can come up with such an awesome storyline (and I'm in my 50s).



What a responsible parent would do is familiarize herself with the books and the films. If your kids are going to read Harry Potter, they will find a way. I know you know this.



My final thought is Voldemort is nothing more than a bad guy!

Answer 7

Why does everyone assume that anything fictional that doesn't exist is suppose to bring forth satan to destroy the world? Good Lord.



Hogwarts is fake. Harry Potter is fake. If your children can tell the difference between reality and fantasy, then you'll be fine. I read all seven, and I'm fine. You want something to worry about? How about the music they listen to that tells them to do horrible things to be popular? How about the News, that shows rape and murder everyday to the american family?



There are more important things, as parents, to protect your children from than a stupid fictional book. Don't get me wrong- I understand where you're coming from. But how twisted does it seem to tell a child to repent? That's horrible. They're children. Let them make mistakes while they're young and able to change. Don't take their childhood away... If satan wants to tempt them, it will happen, fictional books or not. You know that. If they are at home reading, they're not out there fighting, smoking, having sex, drinking, or worse. Right?



At least with a book, they are safe. Just make sure they know the difference between what's real and is possible versus what is fake and shouldn't be possible. It's alright hun. And even if Voldemort is satan, that should be a good thing- Harry Potter KILLS Voldemort and triumphs over evil, and saves the day. How is destroying evil a bad thing? It teaches them to never surrender, never give in to evil, and to keep fighting for the greater good.

Answer 8

No. I've read all of the books and never is there any reference or semblance to Satan in any way.



Rather, the books seem to enforce the difference between good and evil, and they show what happens to all evil in the end. Voldemort is actually a character used to represent what evil people are like, and how evil is conquered by goodness.



Even the main character, Harry Potter, is a good, selfless, generous, and kind person. J.K. Rowling shows that from his "perspective".



Really, if children know that magic is false (and wrong to try), then they probably won't try it anyway.



I'm a Christian, I believe and trust in God, and I didn't find much wrong with Harry Potter.

Answer 9

Harry Potter will not inspire your children to worship Satan. If you knew what the books were about and really thought that Voldemort represented Satan, then you would most likely think that the books inspire your children to be more Christian. The books have nothing but good messages if you ask me. They don't mean witchcraft as in worshiping the devil, JKR just uses magic for... entertainment. Also a lot of the things, like an evil and much more powerful being and racism she has in her books couldn't exist if should used the made-up element of magic. The magic isn't supposed to be from Satan, it's a fictional part of the book that's not intended to be from Satan.



The books actually have really good messages, like that love is more powerful than any magic could be and that all people are equal and racism is bad. If anything the Harry Potter books teach messages that could be Incorporated with Christianity.



And as to what dragonslayer_lance said, the books mean don't mean witchcraft as in Satan worship. It really offends me, as a Christian, to say that reading Harry Potter opens you up to reading non-fictional books about learning how to become a witch. I would never, ever read a book like that and I can't see how any kid brought up with Christian values after reading Harry Potter would move on to read books like that. Harry Potter teaches about good, righteousness, and how conquering evil is a good thing.



As a responsible mother I think you shouldn't try to sheild your kids from every single little thing that you think could possibly have anything against God. Teach them the values in Christianity and about God, and if you do that properly then if they read Harry Potter they will only get the good messages out of the books. I was brought up with Christian values and when I read Harry Potter I only got good messages out of it and never even thought about Satan in a good light.

Answer 10

That is never going to happen. The Harry Potter books encourage morals, and victory of good over evil. The basic plot of the books is about a boy who tries to overcome evil, in the books Voldemort is the bad guy, the villain, the one everyone hates and wants to defeat. Friendship, honesty, loyalty and bravery are just a few of the important qualities supported by the Harry Potter books. JK Rowling is a beautiful person who goes to church and believes in God. She does not worship Satan and neither do her books.

Answer 11

The Harry Potter books could in no way lure someone in to worshiping Satan. Even if you see Voldemort as Satan he is in no way commended for actions and those who follow him are viewed as evil, insane or both. The true message behind Harry Potter is that love conquers all and i dont know why anyone would mind their children reading about that.

The books can be dark though so it is best not to let them read it until they are at a suitable age because the books age with the characters. Not that i am saying they shouldn't read the books until they are 17.

Maybe you should read them first to see how suitable you find them.

Answer 12

Of course not, you loony goose.



Even though Harry Potter uses the word "witchcraft" the books make it clear that there is a moral line that no witch or wizard should cross. These books have a clear good and a clear evil, and the main characters fight for good. Magic is just a bit of world-building, not the reason Rowling wrote the books. It decorates messages of courage, loyalty, morality, and love in such a way as to make children interested in reading them. The strongest magic in Rowling's invented world is Love. Not witchcraft, not evil, not potions, not summonings, not shapeshifting. Just love. Pure, simple, good, holy love.



Even if Voldemort is like Satan (I think that's stretching it a little, but I suppose most villains could be compared to Satan in some way), he's the villain. He is portrayed as evil and unforgivable. Which would mean Harry Potter teaches kids to deny the devil.

Answer 13

As a responsible mother, I suggest reading book one for yourself. Then you'll realize they're simply fantasy stories with moral themes. Harry is protected from Voldemort because his mother loved him so much she sacrificed her life for him. Many Christians I've seen on message boards have defended the books for that reason alone. If you are so concerned, perhaps speak with the librarian at your kid's school, ask her what they are about and you'll see they're only fiction. Put your own mind at ease. The spells in the book are made up, hehe - not like I've tried them or anything.



On a side note, I am pagan and from the bottom of my heart I swear Wicca does not worship satan, rather nature and the sun. I did a poll once on a Harry Potter board to see if the books caused anyone to become interested in Wicca. Only one person in about 300 said they were mildly interested, but that was even before they read it.



There's nothing to fear but fear itself.

Blessed be.

Answer 14

That is the stupidest thing that I have ever heard. Do you even know how you have raised your own children?

I have read the books many times and I am by no mean a Satan worshiper in fact I go to (Catholic)church every Sunday, recite my prayers every night, I work at the church office, and I am a religious education teacher.

So pardon me for taking offense in your saying that people who read Harry Potter are Satan worshipers or might become one. I absolutely love Harry Potter I can't get enough of the books I read them all of the time. I can not believe that you trust the way that you have raised your children so little that you don't think that you can trust them to read a simple book and the book is not even titled "101 way to praise Satan" it is a children's book that promotes imagination and fun.

But if you don't trust your children to know right from wrong (even if there was Satan in the book which there isn't) then just tell them that they are not allowed to read them.

Answer 15

The books at no time mention Satan or Satanic worship. If you view Voldemort as a representation of Satan you should view Harry as an opposing force to Voldemort. The books do not place a good light on Voldemort, he is disfigured because of his want to live forever and his greed, Voldemort also is unable to place a value on his allies and is willing to sacrifice them to get what he wants. Never once in the book is Voldemort praised for his actions against wizards and muggles (non-magical beings), he is feared and hated because of them. There is almost no humor in the Harry Potter series. The only humor in the series comes from Fred and George Weasley's pranks (but those are only mentioned a couple times).



You seem to be a very confused woman. J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books because she had an idea that could only get out of her head by writing them. Do you feel any malice towards Stephen King for his book The Stand? King fully admits to making a character, Randall Flagg, a human representation of Satan while another character, Mother Abigal, was a human representation of Jesus. Randall Flagg, like Voldemort, is a character that is hated by nearly everyone in the series, except for their followers who are still fearful of them.



You also seemed to be confused as for what falls under the Fantasy genre. The definition of Fantasy is "an imaginative or fanciful work, esp. one dealing with supernatural or unnatural events or characters". By that definition, the Harry Potter series is a fantasy series.



It seems like, with how you are presenting yourself, that you should be upset with all fantasy books in general, since you are such a "responsible mother".



I suggest you allow your children to choose what books they want to read. This will help them to develop their own way of thinking. This will allow them to grow as people. It will also help to prepare them mentally for much of the reading material that shall be required in High School and College classes. Many books that are required reading deal with suicide, death, and even sex. Harry Potter is very mild compared to much of what is required for high schoolers and college students.

Answer 16

The harry potter books have nothing to do with Satan. Voldemort is not a representation of Satan. He is just one of the most powerful wizards in the world, but he uses his magic in a bad way.



Harry Potter and all the people who go to Hogwarts don't learn "Bad magic" They learn spells that help them in "everyday life". For example: Alohomora is a spell that helps them open magically charmed doors. And so forth.



These books arent horrid in any way, they make kids actually want to read because they are so good. The books aren't sick or twisted so just let your children read them. I'd also recommend for you to read them as well. (Or just read a summary, at least)

Answer 17

I personally think you may be reading too much into the whole Harry Potter thing. They are just fantasy novels, nothing more, and I don't think that they are intended as allegories of any kind...

The idea that they are satanic and should be kept from children was invented by a marketing firm to sell more books, because Everyone knows banned books sell more copies.



But If you are that worried, try Reading the books WITH them (as quality time) or Let them read them and trust that you taught them the difference between reality and fantasy. Or you could just try trusting that they will just take the book for what it is... Harmless Fantasy and nothing more!



if you start saying they can't can't read certain things because it's a representation of evil. You are going to make the 'evil' seem more attractive.. you could sour them on reading entirely or if they read them and don't see the big deal, they may lose respect for you and just start ignoring your decisions wholesale!



Just be happy that they are interested in reading actual books!

Answer 18

Funnily enough, the Harry Potter series has rather overt Christian undertones, for all it's talk of witchcraft. Granted, it's nowhere near the level of Christian allegory as, say, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe... but you still get rather beaten over the head by it.



Assuming Voldemort is indeed a representation of Satan, how exactly is his depiction any different from the Biblical version? Voldemort is inherantly evil, attempting to tempt people to the dark side in order to bring about the ultimate destruction of good.



By your own logic, Harry Potter himself would therefore be the incarnation of Jesus Christ, destined to battle the antichrist.

Answer 19

Children will not worship Satan. They will not be inspired to worship Satan.

Voldemort is a representation of power that went too far. He is not to be loathed but pitied. Satan is pure evil.

Even if Voldemort represented Satan, your children would not want to worship Satan because Voldemort is the BAD guy. Noboy wants to follow him. The books prove that love overcomes hate.

Please lighten up. These are wonderful stories. You don't sound like you know them very well.

Answer 20

I went to a lecture by a man named John Granger, who wrote the book "Looking for God in Harry Potter"

http://www.amazon.com/Looking-Harry-Potter-John-Granger/dp/1414306342



If you're looking for in-depth information about a Christian man's struggle to understand Harry Potter and why people are so drawn to the stories, and he discusses the possibility of satanic imagery hiding in the literature. I would REALLY recommend it. Here's an excerpt about him and the book:



Granger, a homeschooling Christian father of seven, initially resisted when a friend encouraged him to read the Harry Potter books. But Rowling's novels, sprinkled with literary allusions and strong biblical values, won the classicist over quickly, and he became an avid spokesperson for the series. This book transcends the responses of some other Christian writers (those in support, like Connie Neal, or in sloppy accusations, like Richard Abanes) to offer a serious literary and Christian appraisal of the first five books. Granger begins with the thesis that all humans are "wired" to respond to "stories that reflect the greatest story ever told," including that of Harry's struggle against evil. The best part of the book is Granger's lucid commentary on Rowling's use of language—the insights into character names alone are worth the price of admission—and his keen awareness of word play. Although some arguments are a stretch, and there are a few tiny mistakes (in a footnote, for example, Granger claims that the hero of James and the Giant Peach was named James Potter, like Harry's dad, when it was James Henry Trotter), this is obviously a painstakingly researched book. It is easily the best examination to date of the spiritual legacy of "the boy who lived."

Answer 21

Voldemort is kind of like satan but yet harry fights satan so not really cause so far i've heard nothing about people worshiping satan cause of the harry potter books if your so worried then try reading them and you'll change your mind

Answer 22

Well, good wins over evil in the end, I don't see how it is any different from any other story, except that the magic makes it more interesting. There's no "hidden message" in there, I don't know why ppl assume that anything magic has to be devil-related.



Let your kids read what they want, if you control everything they do they'll rebel against you horribly when they grow older. Rowling would gain nothing by turning a bunch of kids into devil worshipers. I write fantasy, and no I do not do it for the sole purpose of corrupting young minds.



Take it for what it is, a story, nothing less, nothing more. If your kids grow up to be devil worshipers you'll have no one to blame but yourself for being so paranoid. Ever seen Carrie? The mother shoved the whole Jesus thing down her daughter's throat so much that she went nuts and killed the majority of her peers at school.

Answer 23

First of all, where do you get the idea that Witch craft is all about satan? Witch craft is a paganistic belief that has no connection to god or satan at all.



Secondly, there are many classic books that depict wizards, witches etc that are commonly read by children in school or are often seen on tv.



The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Wizard of Oz etc etc.



To be a respnsible mother I suggest that you teach your children the difference between right and wrong, not teach them to hate people with different beliefs.

Answer 24

Your a moron. there isn't anything bad in the books at all that mention satanic references or anything else. they don't even teach you how to use witchcraft in the least bit. if you stay blind and just believe what others want you to without you forming your own opinion your a fool. go read the damn things or at least part of the first one and find out if you really think there as bad as you believe. then decide if your kids should read them.

Answer 25

Don't call JK Rowling sick just because she isn't a snooty christian who thinks she's better than everyone else. (not saying that all christians are snooty. just the ones who hate everyone who isn't like them.)



voldemort isn't satan. he's just a bad guy. it's a harmless children's book. and the book puts him in a bad light anyway, so i highly doubt that your children will identify with him.

Answer 26

If you think that Harry Potter is a horrid Satanic book, then that's almost laughable lol.

Its nothing but Science Fiction, if your so scared about it, then that's your problem, everybody had either read the Harry Potter books or at least seen the films.

Answer 27

You are kidding.

No offence, but your question is about a million times more laughable than Harry Potter is Satanic.

Every good FANTASY series nowadays has to be criticized by religious people, doesn't it?

Answer 28

There is a lot about good and evil and a great emphasis on love. If you are worried that your children will follow Satan you're wrong. It's always on about your soul and how powerful it is whole and...how could you possibly think it encourages people to worship Satan!!

Answer 29

Absolutely not!! Harry potter is very very far away from satanism. just becuase its about magic does not mean that it inspires children to worship satan!!!

Answer 30

You are taking things way too far lady.

There's no Satan OR God in HP. (I'm Catholic, I've read them, you probably have to worry more about Dan Brown's infamous Da Vinci and Angels & Demons, woman).

So, it's nothing about Satan, also nothing about God, just wizards and magic. Voldemort only wants eternal power and life and to take revenge on people because he was an orphan. Sound like Satan? Satan was NOT an orphan, I believe.

Answer 31

lmfao, wow. r u as stupid and idiotic in person as you sound on the internet??? harry potter is a wonderful CHILDRENS BOOK. i read 1-4 wen i was in first grade, and im in 9th grade now. i dont worship satan. u need to get over ur own insecurities and let your children enjoy a GREAT book. stop being a dumb ***. and if they want to dress up as harry potter for halloween, LET THEM. that is, if you dont believe halloween is SATANS DAY. which its not. but thats another story. like i said, stop being a dumb ***.



wow.

just wow.

Answer 32

You know, you should talk to them about the books, and tell them that it's just fantasy, that nothing is real, but that they might find the story mesmerizing.

Answer 33

as a responsible mother you shouldn`t shield your children from the world for fear that a work of fantasy meant to entertain the masses should inspire them to worship satan.

i`ve read every one of those books and in no way have i ever even thought to come across any passage that would encourage any cult-like or satanic behavior.



you could say voldemort represents satan in very much the same way that any comic-book or storybook archetypal villain or antagonist represents satan. i`m sorry, forgive my candidness, but it seems nonsensical to forbid your children from reading a single book/series because its villain has characteristics in common with satan. all villains share some characteristics with satan, what will you do then? not tell any stories to your children?



i have no idea how harry potter books induce children to embrace witchrcraft; we all know they may play the part, dress up and say "spells" from the book, but it`s a phase that passes with all shades of adolescence. we all experienced it once. are we to never show kung-fu movies to our children because your boys will dress up like ninjas and pretend to be kung-fu fighters because violence is bad? no.

it is up to you, the responsible parent, to allow your children to experience the world, because i can guarantee you that they will. but at the same time, it is also your job to inform your children and teach them the right way.



again, forgive my expression of my opinion, but i must be honest - it sounds to me like you`ve been the victim of propaganda and media, some hysteria induced by some seemingly well-intentioned orator who spouted his own doctrine, pronouncing such works of fantasy as rowling`s to be the work of the devil. such fear mongers inspire of me something along the lines of disgust, for they play on the strong love that mothers and concerned parents bear for their children, and these professors of their own self-proclaimed "truths" say what they will to advance their own agenda.



i hope that you, as the responsible parent, will take the tact that we, the rest of the informed world, are so ardently advocating - and that is the power of information. allow your children to do what they will, but be sure to teach them strong values and teh rest will follow; they`ll learn to discern for themselves that witchcraft and satanism are bad things, and then this lesson will surpass the simple issue of harry potter and it will be one that they carry through their lives.



i hope that this is something that you will do as well, for it sounds to me like you listen to a single source and then believe that to be truth. just because fox 5 news reports it doesn`t mean it`s true, and just because the pope says it doesn`t mean it`s true either. we`ve all erred, the media is known to make rescindations and popes are known to have made mistakes. it is my hope that you don`t listen to the misinformation and mass propaganda spread by fear mongers of the "evil" nature of things that are in no way evil or ill-intentioned.

Answer 34

Voldemort Is Not Satan !



But No, Everyone is just reading it for fun !

Answer 35

You are why people think Christians are morons. Harry potter is about as satanic as a Twinkie.

Answer 36

Are you kidding?



Thats the stupidest thing i've ever head.. no offence,



they are written so that children can well 1, enjoy then and 2, have their own fantasy land to enjoy.



xx

Answer 37

They don't mention Satan.



If you are concerned about their message, you should read one of the books yourself and them make your own conclusions on whether or not they are appropriate for your children.

Answer 38

OF course it will.. and they will worship the dark lord become evil and do stuff like .. NOT FINISH DINNER.. or NOT WASH HANDS... or NOT DO HOMEWORK.. yes

And to answer your question.. yes you are crazy

Answer 39

No there's nothing about Satan in them.

Answer 40

it depends on your beliefs, really... it's up to you if you'd like to put double meaning on matters just to make life a little more colorful.

Answer 41

it's not about witchcraft...it's about love, friendship, growing up and good triumphing over evil. it also has some christian undertones.

Answer 42

Don't let your children read Harry Potter. I read six out of seven Harry Potter books before I became Born Again and completely stopped.



The Harry Potter series introduces children to witchcraft, it promotes witchcraft. Once children have read these books they accept witchcraft as J.K Rowling presents it: a whole lot of fun - that there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. How can children be brought up with a Biblical foundation when they are taught to accept what is an affront to God?



Deuteronomy 18:10

10 There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer,11 or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead.12 For all who do these things are an abomination to the LORD



Children need to be brought up knowing that all power comes from God alone and that any power that is not from God (magic), even if portrayed as inherent, or 'good' is from Satan and an is utterly wrong.



It's true that Harry Potter doesn't directly mention Satan but that isn't the point After I read it, I was instantly more open to that genre, ready to accept books, games and movies with a heavier emphasis on magic that would sometimes have definite occult/pagan influence. The danger of exposing children to these books is the world that is instantly opened to them, a world of witchcraft that they understand as being good.



Furthermore, what happens when children move on to the teen fiction sections, they find Wiccan propaganda in books such as 'how to be a teenage witch', the book is actually serious guide on how to become a Wiccan and do witchcraft of your own. After this they can move on to the non fiction section of any good library and find complete guides on the occult.



The danger of Harry Potter is that it is a guide, it and all the other media masquerading under the guise of innocent fantasy, a guide that is steering children to Satan, corrupting their minds and unbelievers can't see that, just look at all these answers... don't listen to them - listen to God's Word.



As a responsible mother, how about showing your children the verses I quoted and then explain to them that that is exactly what Harry Potter promotes, sin. Once they know and understand that it's wrong, they won't read the books even if they find it, especially if you can teach them the truth about witchcraft at a young age, they won't forget it, this is a lot more powerful than simply forbidding it.



Of course, this will also earn them the ridicule of their friends as I did from mine, I guess the best we can do is pray and trust God to give them the right friends, God answered that for me too! So don't worry, God will take care of your children too!



To tell you the truth, there's so much of the world around that I've found to be influenced by the occult that I've changed a lot of the things I read, watch and play quite a lot, and I've had to make those decisions, as hard as they were - all thanks to God and of course my mum and pastors. From experience, just teach your children and pray for them and as they grow more mature in God they will learn to discern between good and evil for themselves, because we certainly need to be able to in today's world.



I'll make sure to pray for you and your children,

GOD BLESS YOU!



Please have a look at some of these sites that I've collected, they should provide more insight about Harry Potter and also some other important topics.

http://www.bible-knowledge.com/Harry-Potter-and-witchcraft.html

http://www.cuttingedge.org/NEWS/n1390.cfm

http://www.carm.org/more-stuff/features/pokemon-what-it

http://www.pastornet.net.au/response/articles/41.htm

Answer 43

No, don't be so small minded.