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That your so superstitious that it's not funnywhat is the OH brother about? are you in disagreement that media influences the public? what else in my statement could you possibly be saying OH brother about?
It's just an affectionate term used by Catholics to say they love youwhat is the OH brother about? are you in disagreement that media influences the public? what else in my statement could you possibly be saying OH brother about?
NewDawn said:Obviously you didn't read my post. Harry Potter's world is an alternate reality where magic and Christianity coexist, and the wizards are Christian. You can read quotes from the Bible on the tombs and see good triumph over evil. Magic is a tool not a religion, a mistake you are making clear through this thread.
NewDawn said:Answer me this. How do you feel about the Chronicles of Narnia? I mean, How do you really feel about them? Your answer will decide whether or not your future posts are worth reading and responding to.
You must lead a pretty boring life.I've never read them and I have no plans to, either. And? I do read the Bible all of the time, though. In the volume of the book, it is written of Him (Jesus Christ). Also, nobody's forcing you to either read my posts or respond to them. You're certainly free to ignore them, if you'd like to.
P.S. Why are you folks so into what you call an "alternate reality"? What's wrong with reality itself?
On top of this, in an interview with Rowling that I also provided a link to, she admits that about 1/3 of the magic in the books is from what she calls "folklore" or what actual magicians from the past have practiced.
Obviously, I did read your post. "Harry's world", as you call it, is NOT an alternate reality in that, IN REALITY, it's drawing young, impressionable minds into the occult. I've already provided documentation of the same. On top of this, in an interview with Rowling that I also provided a link to, she admits that about 1/3 of the magic in the books is from what she calls "folklore" or what actual magicians from the past have practiced. Again, there's no such thing as a "Christian wizard". If Rowlings' books have convinced you of such, then you ought to spend less time reading them and more time reading the Bible where wizardry is condemned at every mention of it. "Magic is a tool"? Yeah, tell that to Pharaoh's magicians who withstood Moses, Elymas the sorcerer who withstood Paul, Simon the sorcerer, etc., etc., etc.
I've never read them and I have no plans to, either. And? I do read the Bible all of the time, though. In the volume of the book, it is written of Him (Jesus Christ). Also, nobody's forcing you to either read my posts or respond to them. You're certainly free to ignore them, if you'd like to.
P.S. Why are you folks so into what you call an "alternate reality"? What's wrong with reality itself?
LLoJ said:You must lead a pretty boring life.
LLoJ said:Did you come out of a monastary by any chance?
LLoJ said:Who cannot but like the un-reality movies, such as this favorite of mine
Incariol said:*embarrassed pause*
Seriously? You think that actual, in-the-real-world occultists make long wands with pretend unicorn hair cores, point them and say obscure made up words expecting to produce flashy effects?
Whew.I've never read either Tolkien or Lewis. I have read the Bible, though...many, many times.
You made it personal when you referred to me and others as "you folks".This thread isn't about me, so please drop the personal comments. Thanks.
But ya know what, there are others here that are more adept to address you than my humble self.
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Also, do you think followers of Jesus ought to be sitting around watching secular movies and reading books about wizardry and magic or spending their time in service to the Lord and others?
LLoJ said:Originally Posted by God's Word
This thread isn't about me, so please drop the personal comments. Thanks.You made it personal when you referred to me and others as "you folks".
Originally Posted by God's WordBut ya know what, there are others here that are more adept to address you than my humble self.P.S. Why are you folks so into what you call an "alternate reality"? What's wrong with reality itself?
If ya can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen
yeah I just don't think I can picture a Righteous and Holy God sitting through an R rated movie and expect Him to laugh at what the movie portays as funny, and I'm told were supposed to be conforming to HIS IMAGE yet it appears most Christians are conforming to the worlds imageActually, offering my own life as a living sacrifice unto the Lord and serving Him is quite fulfilling, thanks.
No, I just came out of the world (I'm in it, but not of it), as Jesus instructed His followers to. You?
Out of curiosity, what does "redeem the time wisely" mean to you? Also, do you think followers of Jesus ought to be sitting around watching secular movies and reading books about wizardry and magic or spending their time in service to the Lord and others? Funny thing...I've read the Bible many times and I don't recall ever reading of how Jesus wasted His time. The harvest is plenteous. The laborers few. One last thing...
This thread isn't about me, so please drop the personal comments. Thanks.
Ok...here's one along the same lines: Do you think followers of Christ ought to be sitting around on the internet debating the legitimacy of a fictional story or spending their time serving the Lord and others?
wannabeadesigirl said:Ok...here's one along the same lines: Do you think followers of Christ ought to be sitting around on the internet debating the legitimacy of a fictional story or spending their time serving the Lord and others?
You don't need to know this, but I run my own business which includes the running of machinery in my home. Almost 100% (it's at least in the 90's) of the time that I'm posting on this forum, I'm also working from home...as I presently am, even as I type. My work supports my wife and children, so I am serving others. On top of this, your so-called "fictional story" includes many REAL PRACTICES which are condemned in scripture, mentions REAL PEOPLE who were involved in the occult and has had a REAL IMPACT upon the lives of many, many children. Perhaps none of these things concern you, but they concern me...THEY ALSO CONCERN THE LORD, the One Whom I serve. Hopefully, this answers your questions.
Now, would you like to address Rowling's own confessions regarding the impact that her books have had upon children?
Now, would you like to address the REALITY of how such things as the Potter books/movies are drawing children into the occult?
Now, would you like to address why Rowling, a self-proclaimed Christian (not that that means much, nowadays), would go through the trouble of including not only REAL PRACTICES which are condemned in scripture in her books, but also include the name of REAL PEOPLE who were in the occult?
Now, would you like to address THE REALITY that your so-called "fiction" is causing countless numbers of children to believe that it's not only REAL, but also causing them to wish to enroll in Hogwarts themselves?
Or...should I just expect more dodging and evasiveness from you all?
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