Is the harry potter series demonic?

Yes it is demonic and all of you that read should repent.

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"][QUOTE="harashawn"] There is no such thing as witchcraft. It is not possible to contact "evil spirits", ouija boards, tarot cards, and magic 8 balls are made by toy companies, not wizards.harashawn

more like military a asset.

I've had to study and write essays on other gods for Ancient History assignments, and read books based on them as well. Tell me, should I not be studying this subject all of a sudden? Besides, J.K.Rowling even said herself that she researched Wicca and their rituals to give her books an edge. I'd say that's good enough evidence for me...ShadowsDemon

The quote or I won't believe you, arrian.

Doesn't Harry Potter celebrate Christmas in the movies?

Doesn't Harry Potter celebrate Christmas in the movies?

Netherscourge

[QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

Doesn't Harry Potter celebrate Christmas in the movies?

BluRayHiDef

So the Christmas in Harry Potter was a Pagan celebration, and not about Jesus Christ's Birthday?

Even though Harry and Ron say "Happy Christmas" to each other?

[QUOTE="BluRayHiDef"]

[QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

Doesn't Harry Potter celebrate Christmas in the movies?

Netherscourge

So the Christmas in Harry Potter was a Pagan celebration, and not about Jesus Christ's Birthday?

Even though Harry and Ron say "Happy Christmas" to each other?

I was just pointing out a fact. However, let's assume that Christmas is a true Christian holiday (even though Santa has nothing to do with Christ). Mixing a godly celebration with paganaism is just as bad as engaging solely in paganism. God wants full dedication.

I don't think Harry Potter is demonic, but I've never read the book and I've only watched parts of the movie. I think some Christians find certain things about the book troubling, particularly it's "glorification" of magic and they think the book makes an arbitrary distinction between white magic and black magic while the Bible regards all magic and occult things to be bad. Some of these Christians have said that these criticisms do not apply to the Lord of the Rings because LOTR treats magic more responsibly: the only good guys that use magic are non-human and LOTR takes place in a fictional setting while Potter takes place in England.

Doesn't Harry Potter celebrate Christmas in the movies?

Netherscourge

To be honest, I completely forgot about that, since I only remember it really being a big deal in the first movie. I recall them having winter vacations to visit family and what not throughout the series, but no other mentions of Christmas, or any other holidays. I guess since my family celebrates Christmas, just for the sake of celebrating a day where we exchange gifts, not for religious reasons, it really didn't strike me as being that important. Might sit down and watch them again just to see if there is any clear references to anything religious.jesuschristmonk

No need:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_debates_over_the_Harry_Potter_series#Christianity_in_the_novels

No need:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_debates_over_the_Harry_Potter_series#Christianity_in_the_novels

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] I've had to study and write essays on other gods for Ancient History assignments, and read books based on them as well. Tell me, should I not be studying this subject all of a sudden? Besides, J.K.Rowling even said herself that she researched Wicca and their rituals to give her books an edge. I'd say that's good enough evidence for me...Philokalia

The quote or I won't believe you, arrian.

[QUOTE="Philokalia"]

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] I've had to study and write essays on other gods for Ancient History assignments, and read books based on them as well. Tell me, should I not be studying this subject all of a sudden? Besides, J.K.Rowling even said herself that she researched Wicca and their rituals to give her books an edge. I'd say that's good enough evidence for me...ShadowsDemon

The quote or I won't believe you, arrian.

You might as well read the whole thing at this rate...

I can find the "quote" in that Wiki article about Wiccan research, but it is attributed to Austin Cline (from this artlicle) and not J.K. Rowling as you suggested "she said it herself". It is quite clear in the text and the supplied reference 106.

If that's good enough evidence for you, then your evidential rigor is faulty.

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"][QUOTE="Philokalia"]

The quote or I won't believe you, arrian.

RationalAtheist

You might as well read the whole thing at this rate...

I can find the "quote" in that Wiki article about Wiccan research, but it is attributed to Austin Cline (from this artlicle) and not J.K. Rowling as you suggested "she said it herself". It is quite clear in the text and the supplied reference 106.

If that's good enough evidence for you, then your evidential rigor is faulty.

http://www.pacinst.com/witch.htm There you havee it folks: Rowling, Simon and Garfunkel, George Lucas, Warner Brothers, Coca Cola, Minutemaid, Mattel, Scholastic, and human resource managers, are all satanic witches.

http://www.pacinst.com/witch.htm There you havee it folks: Rowling, Simon and Garfunkel, George Lucas, Warner Brothers, Coca Cola, Minutemaid, Mattel, Scholastic, and human resource managers, are all satanic witches.

harashawn

[QUOTE="harashawn"]

http://www.pacinst.com/witch.htm There you havee it folks: Rowling, Simon and Garfunkel, George Lucas, Warner Brothers, Coca Cola, Minutemaid, Mattel, Scholastic, and human resource managers, are all satanic witches.

ShadowsDemon

I suppose astrology works and the earth is flat

Well this thread has sure flourished...

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"][QUOTE="harashawn"]

http://www.pacinst.com/witch.htm There you havee it folks: Rowling, Simon and Garfunkel, George Lucas, Warner Brothers, Coca Cola, Minutemaid, Mattel, Scholastic, and human resource managers, are all satanic witches.

wis3boi

I suppose astrology works and the earth is flat

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] People can believe that if they want to. I don't. Besides, there's a difference between researching witchcraft and actually going as deep as you can. I never said Rowling was a witch.ShadowsDemon

I suppose astrology works and the earth is flat

It isn't stupid, it's equivelance. You believe in magic and the supernatural, yet might laugh at someone getting a tarot card reading or someone who got abducted by UFOs. None of these things are grounded in reality and have zero evidence for them and all the evidence against them.

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"]To be honest, I completely forgot about that, since I only remember it really being a big deal in the first movie. I recall them having winter vacations to visit family and what not throughout the series, but no other mentions of Christmas, or any other holidays. I guess since my family celebrates Christmas, just for the sake of celebrating a day where we exchange gifts, not for religious reasons, it really didn't strike me as being that important. Might sit down and watch them again just to see if there is any clear references to anything religious.RationalAtheist

No need:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_debates_over_the_Harry_Potter_series#Christianity_in_the_novels

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"][QUOTE="wis3boi"]

I suppose astrology works and the earth is flat

wis3boi

It isn't stupid, it's equivelance. You believe in magic and the supernatural, yet might laugh at someone getting a tarot card reading or someone who got abducted by UFOs. None of these things are grounded in reality and have zero evidence for them and all the evidence against them.

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] As usual, you provide the stupidest analogies I've ever seen...ShadowsDemon

It isn't stupid, it's equivelance. You believe in magic and the supernatural, yet might laugh at someone getting a tarot card reading or someone who got abducted by UFOs. None of these things are grounded in reality and have zero evidence for them and all the evidence against them.

No wonder you are so easily convinced of nonsense..."Good enough for me" or "only explanation" or "chance." Expand your mind once in a while.

Read the entire thing. It not be word for word, but the overall hint is extremely strong.ShadowsDemon

I did read it all before I linked to it, then again when I looked into your faulty claim of putting words in J.K. Rowling's mouth. Remember you said this:

Besides, J.K.Rowling even said herself that she researched Wicca and their rituals to give her books an edge.ShadowsDemon

You included that link I gave as your "proof" that she did say those things herself. Nowhere in the link does she say that herself. That quote is attributed to someone else, as I've already pointed out. Your continued evasion and denial about thisshows how easy it must be for you to believe anything, based on hear-say, inference and supposition.

Damn... a lot of you guys were brought up in real religious towns or whatever. This question was NEVER EVER brought up by anyone where I lived. They were just fun books for kids. I feel bad for you guys living in the states owned by old, white religious people.

Damn... a lot of you guys were brought up in real religious towns or whatever. This question was NEVER EVER brought up by anyone where I lived. They were just fun books for kids. I feel bad for you guys living in the states owned by old, white religious people.

lo_Pine

[QUOTE="lo_Pine"]

Damn... a lot of you guys were brought up in real religious towns or whatever. This question was NEVER EVER brought up by anyone where I lived. They were just fun books for kids. I feel bad for you guys living in the states owned by old, white religious people.

ShadowsDemon

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"][QUOTE="lo_Pine"]

Damn... a lot of you guys were brought up in real religious towns or whatever. This question was NEVER EVER brought up by anyone where I lived. They were just fun books for kids. I feel bad for you guys living in the states owned by old, white religious people.

lo_Pine

[QUOTE="lo_Pine"][QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] I live in Australia, in the middle of the city. :|ShadowsDemon

You're a demon Harry.

[QUOTE="Zeviander"][QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]I remember my teacher saw me play with yugioh cards and told me Id go to hell for it. I was so freaked out i threw them away instantly. frannkzappa

thats just what Satan wants you to think.

There is no Satan.

[QUOTE="frannkzappa"]

[QUOTE="Zeviander"] Hell doesn't exist. You threw away perfectly good Yugioh cards for an irrational fear. Congratulations.nunovlopes

thats just what Satan wants you to think.

There is no Satan.

Tell that to the silk worms.

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"][QUOTE="lo_Pine"] And you have heard people say that the Harry Potter books are demonic? When did you last hear that? I mean, this stuff is old...lo_Pine

How can it be considered demonic? Seriously?:|

If you're an inbred puritan stuck in the 17th century, sure.

How can it be considered demonic? Seriously?:|

DeadMan1290

[QUOTE="lo_Pine"][QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] I live in Australia, in the middle of the city. :|ShadowsDemon

And i thought the southern US was bad....

I don't know whether people are being thick or just trying to be funny.

But Harry Potter deals with Magic, Witchcraft, Monsters which can be related to any religion and culture in the world.

So yes, it can have references to Evil Nature. But its how you go about it that matters.
Personally, I see it as purely entertainment and nowt to be afraid of.
Its God who you should be afraid of ;)

It's fiction, like the bible.