Most recent edit on 2005-11-12 14:17:40 by EschaTon
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is modern times, not the times of the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or satanic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the difference between the Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter is that the Wizard of Oz has a political agenda. The Wizard of Oz was basically a metaphor for the Populist political agenda, but Harry Potter has no political affiliation. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. There was not any adversity to these books. Furthermore, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t any adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Modern children are no longer taught how to think, but how not to think [good!]. Parents are finding more and more ways to safeguard children from thinking for themselves. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages.
Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Also, if this is reference to Satan, then who is in reference to God, Harry Potter [this sentence is really badly worded, but I see where you are going with the point]? This evil is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world [very nice]. In a christian sense, these men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne[!!!]. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believe that their children know what fiction is, then there would be no need to censor this book. Even the actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
[This is an excellent evaluation! Some of the paragraphs are a little awkward in their sturcture and distracts somewhat from the overall power of the piece. That said, the evaluation of efforts to censor the Harry Potter series is excellent.]
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is modern times, not the times of the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or satanic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the difference between the Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter is that the Wizard of Oz has a political agenda. The Wizard of Oz was basically a metaphor for the Populist political agenda, but Harry Potter has no political affiliation. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. There was not any adversity to these books. Furthermore, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t any adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Modern children are no longer taught how to think, but how not to think. Parents are finding more and more ways to safeguard children from thinking for themselves. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages.
Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Also, if this is reference to Satan, then who is in reference to God, Harry Potter? This evil is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. In a christian sense, these men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believe that their children know what fiction is, then there would be no need to censor this book. Even the actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
Edited on 2005-11-04 10:39:34 by HimEros
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The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. The reader will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world in which Harry lives was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind, and the only message she is trying to convey is the one that says good triumphs over evil. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance even though the Wizard of Oz had a political agenda. Therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. When reading this book readers need to look past the wizardry and look to the true message Rowling is trying to convey.
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The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. The reader will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world in which Harry lives was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind, and the only message she is trying to convey is the one that says good triumphs over evil. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
Edited on 2005-11-04 10:37:42 by HimEros
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The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. The reader will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world in which Harry lives was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind, and the only message she is trying to convey is the one that says good triumphs over evil. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
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The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. The reader will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
Edited on 2005-11-04 10:36:05 by HimEros
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The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. The reader will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
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The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. Modern day readers will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
Edited on 2005-11-04 10:32:25 by HimEros
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One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the difference between the Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter is that the Wizard of Oz has a political agenda. The Wizard of Oz was basically a metaphor for the Populist political agenda, but Harry Potter has no political affiliation. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. There was not any adversity to these books. Furthermore, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t any adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Modern children are no longer taught how to think, but how not to think. Parents are finding more and more ways to safeguard children from thinking for themselves. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believe that their children know what fiction is, then there would be no need to censor this book. Even the actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
The Harry Potter Series, while talking about wizards, teaches key moral lessons about good and evil. Modern day readers will realize that the main character, is constantly fighting against an evil source, even though he is using wizardry. As a result of this book teaching morally sound lessons, it is morally right to read. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
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One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the movie was widely acclaimed. The movie was made from the musical production that was based on one of the books in the series. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. There was not any adversity to these books. Furthermore, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t any adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book. The actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
Overall, reading the book series Harry Potter is morally right. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:44:28 by HimEros
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Overall, reading the book series Harry Potter is morally right. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings series as a precedent. These series were not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of them being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
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Overall, reading the book series Harry Potter is morally right. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz series as a precedent. This series was not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of it being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:41:05 by HimEros
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J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book. The actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
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J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book. The actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, that plays Harry states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:40:13 by HimEros
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Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Also, if this is reference to Satan, then who is in reference to God, Harry Potter? This evil is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. In a christian sense, these men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
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Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Also, if this is reference to Satan, then who is in reference to God, Harry Potter? This evil is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. These men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:39:05 by HimEros
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Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Also, if this is reference to Satan, then who is in reference to God, Harry Potter? This evil is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. These men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
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Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. This is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. These men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:37:29 by HimEros
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I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages.
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I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The Harry Potter series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages. However, this has not stopped people of many ages from reading the series.
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:36:18 by HimEros
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One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the movie was widely acclaimed. The movie was made from the musical production that was based on one of the books in the series. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. There was not any adversity to these books. Furthermore, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t any adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
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One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the movie was widely acclaimed. The movie was made from the musical production that was based on one of the books in the series. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. However, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t much adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
Edited on 2005-11-03 16:34:31 by HimEros
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is modern times, not the times of the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or satanic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is modern times, not the times of the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or statistic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
Edited on 2005-11-02 16:23:46 by HimEros
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J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book. The actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, that plays Harry states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't affected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
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J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book. The actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, that plays Harry states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't effected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
Edited on 2005-11-02 16:20:22 by HimEros
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J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book. The actor who plays Harry in the movie, Daniel Radcliffe, that plays Harry states, "I don't think it's made much difference to how I see everything."(Associated Press) If Radcliffe, a young teenager, isn't effected by being the center of the Harry Potter series, then why would a normal child reading the book?
WORKS CITED
Blume, Judy. "Is Harry Potter Evil?" The New York Times. 22 Oct. 1999. 31 Oct. 2005.
"Radcliffe grows up Harry Potter-Style." The Associated Press 31 Oct. 2005.
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J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book.
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is modern times, not the times of the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or statistic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the movie was widely acclaimed. The movie was made from the musical production that was based on one of the books in the series. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter? In addition, another, more modern example is The Lord of the Rings. This series also contains wizardry. However, now that the movie series is out, there isn’t much adversity to these movies. Where is this double standard coming from?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only way to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The Harry Potter series is a children’s book, written to the level of young readers, even though it is read by people of all ages. However, this has not stopped people of many ages from reading the series.
Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however, this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. This is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. These men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction and non-fiction. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book.
Overall, reading the book series Harry Potter is morally right. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz series as a precedent. This series was not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of it being banned in any specific instance; therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is, in fact, in modern times, not the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or statistic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the movie was widely acclaimed. The movie was made from the musical production that was based on one of the books in the series. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The Harry Potter series is a children’s book, and it has even been written to a child’s level. However, this has not stopped people of many ages from reading the series.
Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Without the wizarding government that is set up in the book. This is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. These men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction, non-fiction, and how to tell the difference between the two. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book.
Overall, reading the book series Harry Potter is morally right. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz series as a precedent. This series was not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of it being banned in any specific instance, therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.
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Demons, Satanism, and witchcraft are the types of things we associate with demonic worshippers. Lately, the book series by J.K. Rowling that details the fictional life of Harry Potter has been associated with these dark terms. Grim faced school teachers and parents are condemning the series as something that should be feared, because it teaches children witchcraft and has satanic references. This is, in fact, in modern times, not the Salem Witch Trials. I believe that this claim against Harry Potter is utterly unfounded. Have you ever heard of a child who joined a demonic or statistic cult as a result of reading the Harry Potter series? If there were such a case, it would have been plastered all over the front page of the newspapers by now and the book would have been banned outright. Such a case would give credibility to the argument against the book series. Also, there are several parallels through history that were not protested at all.
One of the most prominent examples of witchcraft in the history of literature and film is the Wizard of Oz series. I could not find any predisposition towards censorship in reference to this book series. Furthermore, the movie was widely acclaimed. The movie was made from the musical production that was based on one of the books in the series. Even though these examples of witchcraft and wizardry were accepted, why do modern parents want to ban Harry Potter?
I believe that in today’s day and age, parents believe they have an increased sense of responsibility. They believe that they know what is right and wrong for their child, and that the only to teach their children what is right and wrong is to censor the wrong things from them. Sometimes children grow up sheltered with this type of parents. Parents read and hear that violence and pornography are polluting our children’s minds, and they believe that they should take that extra step to ensure that their little one does not run afoul. I believe that this is their job, but not with the Harry Potter series. The Harry Potter series is a children’s book, and it has even been written to a child’s level. However, this has not stopped people of many ages from reading the series.
Personally, I enjoyed the Harry Potter series immensely. While having references to evil and to good, this book does not include Satan and God in its focus. This book shows that there is a wizarding world, and a non-wizarding world, and that they usually coexist peacefully. The adventures that Harry and his friends go on happen when these two worlds are influenced by a very powerful wizard named Voldemort. The reference to this wizard in the book could be taken as a demonic reference, however this is totally false. This wizard does not wish to corrupt the whole of humanity, he only wants outright power. Without the wizarding government that is set up in the book. This is reminiscent in history of a few men, namely Napoleon, Hitler, and other people who believed that they were best suited to rule the world. These men may reside in hell, but in all likelihood they do not sit upon the throne. However, one thing that the reader needs to keep in his mind is that this book is pure fiction.
J.K. Rowling does not actually believe that there is a wizarding community in the world we live in today, and she did not write her book to reflect her beliefs. Something that parents should teach their children at a very young age is the difference between fiction, non-fiction, and how to tell the difference between the two. If the parents of today believed that their children knew what fiction was, then there would be no need to censor this book.
Overall, reading the book series Harry Potter is morally right. When reading the book, the reader needs to keep in mind that the magical world that Harry lives in was derived totally from J.K. Rowling’s creative mind. Modern parents should teach their children what is right and what is wrong, and then let them decide which path to take. Also, we could use the Wizard of Oz series as a precedent. This series was not banned, and when I researched this topic, I could not find any reference of it being banned in any specific instance, therefore, why ban the Harry Potter series? I believe that the Harry Potter series is no more harmful than any other mystical book that is out there. I believe that the bad publicity is a result of the books immense popularity and exposure. Readers need to remember, when reading this book, that it is merely a business venture by J.K. Rowling.