Comments on: Why the Fuss About Harry http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/why-the-fuss-about-harry/ The Musings of a Wandering Knight Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:29:02 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Master Xavier http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/why-the-fuss-about-harry/#comment-1024 Master Xavier Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:34:55 +0000 http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/?p=262#comment-1024 My main point is that there is a risk in exposing oneself to the occult, and witchcraft, particularly in such a friendly disguise as a well written book. Is it really worth the risk? There is more to the supernatural than what we see on the surface. My main point is that there is a risk in exposing oneself to the occult, and witchcraft, particularly in such a friendly disguise as a well written book. Is it really worth the risk? There is more to the supernatural than what we see on the surface.

]]> By: Elenatintil http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/why-the-fuss-about-harry/#comment-1017 Elenatintil Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:51:19 +0000 http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/?p=262#comment-1017 I certainly think it's sad that the HP books chose the terminology they did, because they really are wonderfully written and engaging stories with lovable and compelling characters. However it can't really be argued that among a great many readers, they have opened an interest in magic. It makes me so sad to walk along the youth section in bookstores and see over half of the books devoted to what I would term "Dark Fantasy." Does that mean that I would forbid my children to read HP? (when I actually have some...) No. I think it would depend on the child, and certainly I would wait until they were in their late teens. But I would discuss it with them and monitor them closely. Like anything, an obsession is never healthy and HP is easy to get obsessed over. (Why? Because they ARE extremely well written, and apart from the fact that the witches are 'good', contain very little objectionable behavior. IMHO, at least. I know some have contested this, but very few of them have actually finished the series, which is important because the themes are built on and explained more.) I certainly think it’s sad that the HP books chose the terminology they did, because they really are wonderfully written and engaging stories with lovable and compelling characters.

However it can’t really be argued that among a great many readers, they have opened an interest in magic. It makes me so sad to walk along the youth section in bookstores and see over half of the books devoted to what I would term “Dark Fantasy.”

Does that mean that I would forbid my children to read HP? (when I actually have some…) No. I think it would depend on the child, and certainly I would wait until they were in their late teens. But I would discuss it with them and monitor them closely. Like anything, an obsession is never healthy and HP is easy to get obsessed over. (Why? Because they ARE extremely well written, and apart from the fact that the witches are ‘good’, contain very little objectionable behavior. IMHO, at least. I know some have contested this, but very few of them have actually finished the series, which is important because the themes are built on and explained more.)

]]> By: angelarose http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/why-the-fuss-about-harry/#comment-1013 angelarose Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:56:03 +0000 http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/?p=262#comment-1013 Ah 'Harry Potter'..such a touchy subject. I definetly agree with you about the evils/occultness of it and how it all depends on who is reading it. I personally have read the books many times (all at a reasonable age) but I know what I can handle spiritually and I am aware that what I may be reading could have a very bad effect on others. Which is why, as you said, that children shouldn't read or watch 'Harry Potter' and other suggestive material so young..but it is all up to the parents to set boundaries on what their children do and see. Without parents who care about their children's souls, there will be a good chance that children will "stray off the path" and get involved in bad things...like witchcraft and the Occult. Ah ‘Harry Potter’..such a touchy subject.
I definetly agree with you about the evils/occultness of it and how it all depends on who is reading it. I personally have read the books many times (all at a reasonable age) but I know what I can handle spiritually and I am aware that what I may be reading could have a very bad effect on others. Which is why, as you said, that children shouldn’t read or watch ‘Harry Potter’ and other suggestive material so young..but it is all up to the parents to set boundaries on what their children do and see. Without parents who care about their children’s souls, there will be a good chance that children will “stray off the path” and get involved in bad things…like witchcraft and the Occult.

]]> By: TV Shows http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/why-the-fuss-about-harry/#comment-1004 TV Shows Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:00:10 +0000 http://catholicdiscussion.wordpress.com/?p=262#comment-1004 I think Potter movie influence a lot in people's lives especially in children...The issue is a misconception, in reading the book or watching Potter movies parental guidance is recommended...for more safety...But I don't think so that this kind of stories will cause too much trouble with us...people now a day is much aware of what's happening in the society... I think Potter movie influence a lot in people’s lives especially in children…The issue is a misconception, in reading the book or watching Potter movies parental guidance is recommended…for more safety…But I don’t think so that this kind of stories will cause too much trouble with us…people now a day is much aware of what’s happening in the society…

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