How does God see the Harry Potter series?

I’m a Christian, and my mom hadn’t approved of these books, but I wanted to read them, so she thought it was ok as long as I didn’t want to learn sorcery or anything like that. I think that as long as you know it’s just for entertainment purposes, then God sees it as ‘ok.’ As far as Dumbledore goes, I read the whole series, and not once did I get that impression… It was probably a bad idea for J.K. Rowling to say that in the first place considering they are (for the most part) children’s books.

I dont think that God minds the harry potter series because it is strictly for entertainment. its not like the books are brainwashing 8 year olds into casting spells on each other. it doesn’t demote the christian faith or any other faith. I dont think it is a big issue with Him.

This is following the Aol headlines, that just came out today, stating that JK Rowlings, the author of this series, has just released the fact that one of her main characters The Wizard…is gay…She says that her intent is to bring about tolerance…

From a bible standpoint, what she is doing is hooking young vulnerable minds, to the truth of socery, and now to homosexuality. Both of which the bible condemns…

There is a power in socery, that can be tapped, but, the bible calls it a counterfeit power, a thief and a robber… coming in the back door, instead of the front door, which is Jesus Christ…

Our generation is hungry for the supernatural… and power, and position, and acceptability, they want to matter, to control, to experience, etc. and when all of this has been targeted to our youth, what do we have, but, a generation that is immersed into witchcraft… what will be the outcome of this??? Already the Wiccan religion is growing at leaps and bounds… because of this series… young people are flocking to buy the newest tape or book, and are already ardent followers of this belief. Covenants are forming, books on the occult are selling furiously… if you don’t believe me, go to the book store and ask them what is selling the most… teens are wanting to learn everything that they can about this “new power>” which is not new at all, it has been around since the begining of time, ever since Satan was kicked out of heaven… he came down to earth, full of wrath… and vengance… looking to lure away from God… any whom he could capture… The mind is the target… because if he can control that he can control the whole body… We are in a battlefield… of the mind… for each generation… how many will be lost to this??? What will God have to do, to try to win them back???

I have it on good authority that God has the entire series of Harry Potter movies on DVD. God loves to laugh. God says stop trying to find evil, demonic meanings behind innocence. God reminds you “a gay day in Toyland” meant Noddy and Big Ears were happy and all was well with the world. Until human do-gooders turned up and suggested that Noddy and Big Ears had an evil agenda of turning our kids gay. Likewise with Harry Potter…give God a break and lighten up for God’s sake.

Well, your opinion will change immensely after reading the books. A lot of people that are against Harry Potter have not read all 7 books from cover to cover. They have picked out certain parts. And yes, it is fiction, and yes it is about good vs. evil. It is nothing different than any other fiction book. When joke Rowling ‘outed’ the beloved Dumbledore it was a bit of a surprise to me, because there were no references to it in the books so I thought. But after that had been planted into my brain I went back and re-read the last book and you can find instances where that could be the case. If she hadn’t said it though, no one would have ever thought that.

Harry potter doesn’t even mention religion in the books…I have read them all its about good verse evil..gee its a good book for enjoyment nothing wrong or demonic…seriously maybe the dark materals (the golden compass) ..which kills god metaphorically…even though I enjoyed all 3 books!

Apparently author J. K. Rowling just declared (for no real reason) that Albus Dumbledore is gay. God may not look too kindly on the series now.

God probably sees it on a 50 inch lcd hd ready screen and I bet he’s got the dvd set, books, tshirt and the hat…its a film… thats all… there are more things on this planet to worry about than harry bloody potter.

What on Earth is wrong with children being given the gift of imagination? Why do they need a bible shoved in their faces from day one? I’ve worked with children in a “christian” preschool, and it was awful- the children were terrified, the teachers were controlling, and enjoyment was at a minimum. Talk about sucking the joy out of childhood.

Imagination I feel is great for children. I have always thought that Harry Potter does incourage them to want to seek out the mystical forces of the world. I personally don’t let my child read this stuff because it starts out so innocent. Witchcraft isn’t but it points to that direction. Many don’t see our way of thinking and it’s okay if they wish to relish in the mystical forces. I just choose not to have it in my home.

to me harry potter is strictly fiction and as long as that is understood I dont se why it would be a problem.

and to be totally honest I have a felling god has better things to worry about than Harry Potter.

I think people can read too much into it. I finally watched them after waiting a long time because of all the talk about them…and I thought they were really good fictional movies. I think they are okay myself…

He likes it, I think. Maybe, he was the one that gave J.K the idea to write it. A bit of entertainment.

I will never know what god thinks but I think it is literature like snow white or the good bad and the ugly

As long as you don’t believe harry potter god don’t cre (I think)

‘Why should the Devil have all the best tunes?’ asked General Booth as he shocked traditional Christians by setting new hymns to drinking songs. ‘Why should the Devil have all the best stories?’ I’d like to ask. Harry Potter stories are what you make of them. Certainly, Wiccans etc have found that interest from children increased when the Harry Potter books became popular. So Christians can either leave them with the ‘best stories’ or we can explore how the positive themes of Harry Potter (as listed in Christianity Today, see above) can help children to learn something about God too. So Dumbledore’s gay… So is Stephen Fry (who reads the books in the UK version). Neither of them are Christians, so I don’t see it as much of a big deal. Maybe joke Rowling’s revelation is a bit cynical, though, now she’s sold all her books…

He sees ‘Harry Potter’ just as normal ‘sane’ people do. As a fictional story… nothing more…

Okay personally I would be more worried about something like Grand Theft Auto corrupting everybody then things that can’t actually happen! Cause like GTA those things can ACTUALLY HAPPEN!! Things like witchcraft and wizardy such as describing the Harry Potter books DO NOT HAPPEN!! I don’t think that your ‘God’ would really care about a book, when there are so many other things going on. If your ‘God’ was really as merciful as people claim he is I don’t think he’d go crazy over a BOOK!

Oh dear, better grab your torch & pitchfork…

• sits back and watches ‘xiigzag’ poke the bear w/ a stick *

god has better things to worry about than Harry Potter.

Like what? He certainly hasn’t done much for this world lately.

I think God sees it as witch craft because it has magic in it and we all know that witch craft supports the devil which isnt good.

oh please…what a strange line of thought

Excellent article:

Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story

by Jill Martin Rische

What a difference a day makes. Jo Rowling came out of the closet this week—or at least her creation, Albus Dumbledore, did. Take note, Potter fans everywhere, that Rowling—in her great wisdom—has revealed to the world that the wisest, kindest, most powerful (and famous) senior wizard in literary history is gay. The Headmaster of Hogwarts prefers men. According to Rowling, “I always thought of Dumbledore as gay. . . . Dumbledore fell in love with Grindelwald [a bad wizard he defeated long ago], and that added to his horror when Grindelwald showed himself to be what he was.” [1] Exactly why homosexuality is vital to her story, Rowling never reveals. She never explains her need to address sexual preference in a book aimed at children.

So what was the purpose of the bombshell Rowling dropped during her interview at Carnegie Hall? Why did she out the beloved Dumbledore? The single answer is that Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard publicly throws all the weight of Rowling’s influence (not to mention her millions) behind the cause of Gay Rights . . . a cause we now know she proudly champions.

What a stand for diversity! What a triumph for gay people everywhere!

What egg on the face of “Christian” supporters like Christianity Today, a publisher of feel-good articles like, “Why We Like Harry Potter” (2000). Christianity Today recommended Potter because “Rowling’s series is a Book of Virtues with a preadolescent funny bone. Amid the laugh-out-loud scenes are wonderful examples of compassion, loyalty, courage, friendship, and even self-sacrifice. No wonder young readers want to be like these believable characters. That is a Christmas present we can be grateful for.” [2]

Harry Potter as a “Book of Virtues?” In what reality?

Rowling’s agenda has always been clear: she sees nothing wrong with Witchcraft; in fact, she glorifies all of its dark details by wrapping them up in the shiny tissue paper of fantasy. The occult is a lucrative business, and Rowling knows this better than anyone else. She’s made hundreds of millions of dollars working and playing in the wonderful world of the occult.

Here’s my take on Harry Potter: Over the years I read the books to see what all the fuss was about, and at first I thought they were entertaining. Offensive in nature, yes (and I said so publicly) but I had to give Rowling her due when it came to storytelling.

Today, after intense research into the world of the occult, I would never read another Potter book or waste my time on a Potter movie again. Sure, the adventure part is great, and it’s true that you can teach your kids what not to believe, simply by analyzing a Rowling book, but God hates evil, right? He hates it no matter how fun, exciting or educational it is, and if we love Him, shouldn’t we hate it, too?

“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, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the LORD, and because of these abominations the LORD your God drives them out from before you. You shall be blameless before the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 18: 10-13). God takes a very dim view of all forms of Witchcraft, including the entertainment kind. Witchcraft is not cute, funny or inspiring. It is not virtuous, although it often wears the mask of virtue. God calls it an abomination, and I don’t know about you, but that’s enough for me.

As for Potter’s Evangelical supporters like Christianity Today, I can only say what I said to myself, “Shame on you.” Whenever we assess a threat to the Church, compromise is never an option; nothing should outweigh God’s opinion.

I’d be willing to bet a giant box of Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans that Jo Rowling planned this Dumbledore announcement a very long time ago. I personally think that one of the reasons she did it was to keep Christianity from staking even the tiniest claim on Harry Potter . . . ever. It’s interesting how she conveniently revealed this final, explosive detail long after everyone bought her last book, which proves that even Rowling, a woman richer than the Queen of England, can’t bear to lose a buck (or a pound). Just wait until the Harry Potter theme park opens in Florida . . . the money she makes will be mindboggling. Evil, like crime, pays well.

Albus Dumbledore is gay, and he has been and will continue to be a tremendous influence on millions of children. “One blogger wrote on a fansite: ‘My head is spinning. Wow. One more reason to love gay men.’” [3] Strange logic, but all too true on an international scale. Now more than ever, the Church must confront the specter of Potter and take a stand for biblical truth.

Witchcraft is the heart and soul of Harry Potter; it always has been and it always will be. But like any other deception fostered by Satan, it is beautifully dressed in the biblical virtues admired by so many.

At long last, Rowling revealed a bit of the truth behind her billion dollar creation, and surprisingly, she did the Christian world an enormous favor by her perverse revelation: she settled the Harry Potter debate once and for all.