* Should Christians Read Harry Potter * *To Read Or Not To Read* It’s a story, born out of a hurtful divorce and the disappointment of loss, brought to life on a napkin in a London café, we’ve all heard the name…J.K. Rowling’s book series Harry Potter. With over 400 million copies sold the character’s of Hogwarts have stirred quite a buzz especially in Christian circles. Some Christ followers, love Harry’s story and identify with the virtues embodied by the main character such as: courage, the value of friendship and selflessness. On the flipside, other Christians see the books as promoting witchcraft and sorcery to an unassuming young generation. Who’s right and is it wrong to read these? How can Christians let the Spirit of God guide them in their reasoning… *According To The Measure Of Faith* The Bible reminds us “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you” – (Romans 12:3). The Apostle Paul goes on to say that everything that does not come from faith is sin. How can we apply this when dealing with whether or not to read Harry Potter? The problem with this issue is that both sides of the Christian argument are looking for an answer that’s black and white, but maybe the answer is hidden in the gray. These Scriptures tell us that we have to operate according to the measure of faith we’re given, so perhaps the first step to answering this question is “Do I have the faith to do so?” All things are lawful, but all things do not edify. If we violate our conscious and act not in faith, we’re tip-toeing down a path of sin. With that in mind, what if anything can these characters teach us *If Anything Have Any Virtue* There is a moral framework inside this fictional piece, Harry’s parents died to save him and he in turn demonstrates this same act of self sacrifice in the book to save his friends. These are qualities certainly worthy of admiration. Even Harry’s tragic flaw and inability to share his pain, timidity or even ask for help teaches the reader that nursing secrets keeps us from growing and makes ourselves and others miserable. Through Harrys journey the book teaches the importance of avoiding prideful people and valuing friendships with loyalty. And most importantly encourages us to not be afraid to stand in the gap to fight evil when others shrink back. We mustn’t forget though there is a dark-side to the story…BeliefNet..cont..
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 06:11:24 +0000
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