I've seen different posts about the ever
popular "Harry Potter" series. My children are still fairly
young, and being homeschooled (therefore not around it as much) I
haven't really had to
deal with it's growing trend.
I received an e-mail the other day and would like those interested, to please
read the article
and then post your thoughts on it and your "position" on Harry
Potter. I have to say I'm in agreement with the article, and
loved how it was written. Please post either side to the topic,
why you fee that way, and any biblical reference to support your
position.
This is NOT to start a "heated" debate or
argument. I hope, as homeschool moms, that we seek to do the
Lord's will in our children's lives. This is only meant to help
us think (or re-think, as the case may be) the whole "Harry Potter"
saga. May God be glorified through this. Blessings to you
and yours.
In Him,
Amy
Posted by 
Posted by 
Posted by 
Posted by 
•Tuesday, August 2, 2005 - Harry Potter
I recently read a wonderful biography of St. Patrick who was a missionary to the Irish in the 600's (I think). At this time in Irish history, the people were being held in bondage by the Celtic superstition and idolatry. The "leaders" of the cult used their power to keep the people in bondage and encouraged human sacrifice in order to appease their idols. St. Patrick was captured and sold as a slave to the Irish when he was 15. During the years he was in slavery, he learned about the cult and how superstition kept the people in bondage. After he escaped, he went back many years later to set them free. Because he knew their tricks, he was able to expose their lies. The people were finally set free.
In my own life, I was raised in a very superstitious home that believed in reincarnation, tarot cards, witchcraft, etc. Even in our "enlightened" society, superstition had a hold on me. Each year as I grew older, I got deeper and deeper into witchcraft, leading to emotional and physical problems.
At 30, I was finally set free and received Jesus as my savior. One of the first things I did was to walk under a ladder and break a mirrow. I know it sounds silly, but it felt good to not worry about having bad luck any more. It really can affect your life.
I believe Harry Potter is Satan's way of sneaking more and more superstition into our culture. The author of the book is an avowed athiest who lived on welfare the whole year she worked on the book. Personally, not the moral role model I want my children to look up to. Just my opinion.