Why are most Christians so accepting of magic

[JacksBratt]

Actually, it is very coincidental as other things have happened at that time as well. You noted it yourself that many kids are from broken homes. They are looking for somewhere to belong. So, they turn to other things. That is not where the root of the problem is, those other things. The root of the problem is broken homes in this instance. I myself being from a broken home can understand that very well.

However, that is not the fictional story of Harry Potter's fault. Nor does it mean it is the stories fault that some kids are turning to wicca. The fault is elsewhere. It can not be blamed on Harry Potter or it's author.

I get it, people trying to figure this stuff out are looking for a scapegoat, but it should not be Harry Potter.

I disagree.

I think it is all connected. The whole picture... it's a falling away from God.. in all respects.

Harry Potter is just one link in a chain.. a link that brings occult, spells, power, supernatural abilities to an audience that is eager for such things. All the while, the parents are asleep at the wheel of guiding the spiritual destination of their children.

 

[JacksBratt]

Have I not said that my kids are educated?

While the ones that are 1200 miles away aren't in church, they were taught right from wrong and real from make believe.

Well, that's good.

How many are not? How many are lost souls, latch key kids, no father, no mother, or parents that work work work and the kids are just pets.... something the parents thought that they should have... no church upbringing, no guidance from mother or father... only family that they have is on the street... How many are there of these?

 

[JacksBratt]

It isn't just some children who lack the ability to differentiate between fantasy and reality. I have encountered some adults over the years who couldn't differentiate fact from fiction either.

So have I... but, the majority of those who are captured by this theme, are kids.

 

[Shiloh Raven]

Have you equally condemned Cinderella?

On a side note, most of the Christians I've encountered who condemn Harry Potter blatantly lie to their children by telling them that Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are real.

 

[nanookadenord]

Well, that's good.

How many are not? How many are lost souls, latch key kids, no father, no mother, or parents that work work work and the kids are just pets.... something the parents thought that they should have... no church upbringing, no guidance from mother or father... only family that they have is on the street... How many are there of these?

Have you equally condemned Cinderella, Mary Poppins, and Shakespeare?

I have shown examples where kids don't flock to being into Wicca because of these things. This is because they are neutral. If everyone was afraid that there stories would turn kids into heathens, no books would ever be written, because any book about anything can influence a kid if they are susceptible to that kind of influence.

Even the Bible has caused adults to form a view that harms other people. Should the Bible stop being printed?

Where does it end?

Common sense people common sense and not throwing the baby out with the bathwater too!

 

[nanookadenord]

On a side note, most of the Christians I've encountered who condemn Harry Potter blatantly lie to their children by telling them that Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are real.

You'll never see me do that. My kids all believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. As I did as a child. When I learned the truth, it didn't harm me in any way.

 

[JacksBratt]

On a side note, most of the Christians I've encountered who condemn Harry Potter blatantly lie to their children by telling them that Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are real.

I wondered how long it would take for someone to dig down and pull that one out.

This is a tricky one for the young Christian parents that I know. Some make it a game, some outright don't do it... others are way the other way....

Whenever someone is having trouble with questionable practices among Christians.. they pull out Santa and the tooth fairy. Both of which are kind, giving and are not casting spells or teaching others to do so. They don't draw kids away from God or peek interest in the occult and super natural..

 

[JacksBratt]

Have you equally condemned Cinderella, Mary Poppins, and Shakespeare?

I have shown examples where kids don't flock to being into Wicca because of these things. This is because they are neutral. If everyone was afraid that there stories would turn kids into heathens, no books would ever be written, because any book about anything can influence a kid if they are susceptible to that kind of influence.

Even the Bible has caused adults to form a view that harms other people. Should the Bible stop being printed?

Where does it end?

Common sense people common sense and not throwing the baby out with the bathwater too!

Actually, Disney is being exposed for it's subliminal messages against God... Still comparing it to Harry Potter.... is a stretch.

 

[Shiloh Raven]

You'll never see me do that. My kids all believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. As I did as a child. When I learned the truth, it didn't harm me in any way.

My point was that Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, and the Easter Bunny are believed to use magic. Take Santa Claus, for example. He would have to be omniscient (all-knowing) to know if children are being naughty or nice all year or if children are sleeping or awake, wouldn't he? And that's not to mention the supernatural power he would need to give children all around the world presents in only one night.

 

[nanookadenord]

Actually, Disney is being exposed for it's subliminal messages against God... Still comparing it to Harry Potter.... is a stretch.

Subliminal messages against God? Really?

No wonder people think Christianity is a joke anymore!

 

[nanookadenord]

My point was that Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, and the Easter Bunny are believed to use magic. Take Santa Claus, for example. He would have to be omniscient (all-knowing) to know if children are being naughty or nice all year or if children are sleeping or awake, wouldn't he? And that's not to mention the supernatural power he would need to give children all around the world presents in only one night.

I agree.

 

[FaithLife1]

Let's not forget about Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and so many other movies and cartoons for children too. It has been my experience that most Christians who condemn Harry Potter aren't morally consistent in their pious arguments against magic and won't condemn certain movies, which are usually the movies they personally like. It happens a lot among these Christians.

I've never seen those movies except for Sleeping Beauty which I just vaguely remember, I don't recall that much magic in it. If the movie has witches, demons, magic wands and spells then I wouldn't expose those movies to children. If it has just a minor amount of magic where someone transforms into some being or creature like in Beauty And The Beast then that's just make-believe and it's fine.

 

[JacksBratt]

Subliminal messages against God? Really?

No wonder people think Christianity is a joke anymore!

Ok, I'll leave you to your slumber.

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[FaithLife1]

On a side note, most of the Christians I've encountered who condemn Harry Potter blatantly lie to their children by telling them that Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are real.

If I had children I wouldn't get them into those things.

 

[nanookadenord]

Ok, I'll leave you to your slumber.

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Uh oh, it's on the internet so it must be real!

 

[nanookadenord]

I've never seen those movies except for Sleeping Beauty which I just vaguely remember, I don't recall that much magic in it. If the movie has witches, demons, magic wands and spells then I wouldn't expose those movies to children. If it has just a minor amount of magic where someone transforms into some being or creature like in Beauty And The Beast then that's just make-believe and it's fine.

Talk about some mental gymnastics.

BTW, Sleeping Beauty has Maleficent, a witch, and the princess was raised by fairies. There are also other magical creatures.

 

[JacksBratt]

Uh oh, it's on the internet so it must be real!

So, "it's on the internet so it's wrong"?

Which is it?

 

[FaithLife1]

Talk about some mental gymnastics.

BTW, Sleeping Beauty has Maleficent, a witch, and the princess was raised by fairies. There are also other magical creatures.

That probably wouldn't be good then, I last watched it when I was like 3.

 

[nanookadenord]

So, "it's on the internet so it's wrong"?

Which is it?

The actual quote is "if it's on the internet, then it must be true." There are a few ways of saying it.

 

[FaithLife1]

Good. I hope you will never argue about magicians on Demon Magicians being real demon summoning wizards ever again.

It's not nice to tell people what to do, just saying.