Conservatism?

[Sunrunner]

How conservative would you say you are?

On an Adventist youth forum we occasionally discuss/debate different topics. I've been outspoken about Harry Potter in the past (against it). In the same topic (Harry Potter) I commented, "Christians shouldn't be wasting their time with the Harry Potter books, or Lord of the Rings and Narnia for that matter." One of the other posters labeled my reference to Narnia as "ridiculously conservative". That's a very strange viewpoint, for me, considering the church I come from. We are, I guess, a very conservative church. I thought most Adventists were.

How about you?

 

[woobadooba]

One of the other posters labeled my reference to Narnia as "ridiculously conservative".

"But the natural man does not welcome what comes from God's Spirit, because it is foolishness to him; he is not able to know it since it is evaluated spiritually."
(1Co 2:14 HCSB)

 

[Sophia7]

I would say that I am pretty conservative on most things, but it depends on the issue. If God has convicted you that certain entertainment choices are not good, then that's what's important. Don't worry about whether other people label you as too conservative for following what you believe is right.

 

[Gukkor]

Very liberal compared to most Christians, I'd imagine, but then again, there are a few pockets of Christians that are far more liberal than even me.

 

[tall73]

Adventists are an odd mix at times. In some regions they are politically liberal and somewhat theologically conservative.


In any case, the Bible is clear on witchcraft etc. If we are not to practice it, why read about it, etc.

 

[capnator]

No idea, hopefully just Christian.

 

[Sunrunner]

Thanks for the answers, especially Sophia's.

 

[Sulla]

Between reading the Bible and what it says about being carefull about what you see and the Spirit of Prophecy and what it says about fiction and movies I agree with you. We have better ways of spending our time.