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Questions Kids Ask About God
Question: Is it all right for Christians read Harry Potter books?
Answer: The answer is yes and no. It probably poses no harm to mature, discerning Christian teenagers and adults to read Harry Potter books. But, it is not advisable for Christian children (eleven years and below) who are probably more impressionable and less discerning to read Harry Potter books. Nevertheless, if they choose to do so, Christian parents and educators are strongly encouraged to read along with their children, and discuss the issues and fantasy elements presented in the books. It is an excellent opportunity for Christian parents and educators to teach the children about discernment and the dangers of witchcraft and the occult. It is also a good springboard for discussion with older children or young teens about New Age, witchcraft, and the occult. In reality, it is impossible to prevent all of our children from reading books, watching television shows, or visiting websites which promote witchcraft and the occult. However, there are two things Christian parents and educators can do: Harry Potter fans may wonder why QKAG finds Harry Potter books objectionable when they are just harmless fantasy children books which promote values of friendship, loyalty and courage? The answer lies with the fantasy world of witchcraft, spells and curses which Harry Potter books are built on. Harry Potter books portray witchcraft as fun, exciting and wonderful. A child after reading Harry Potter books may think that witchcraft is harmless and fun when they are not. Harry Potter books may arouse the curiosity of the child to explore further and even dabble in harmful witchcraft practices, such as Ouija Board, seance sessions, voodoo dolls, casting spells and curses. Satan is not stupid (Genesis 3:1-5). With so much satanic influence in the world today, wouldn't it be to his gain for him to exploit Harry Pottermania? Do not be deceived, a man reaps what he sows (Galatians 6:7). When you feed on witchcraft, you will reap its negative effects! Related topic in Issues # 17, 59, 64, 84.
Key Bible verses:
Leviticus 19:21; Deuteronomy 18:10-12; 2 Chronicles 33:6; John 10:10; Galatians 5:19-21
Recommended websites:
Family.org - Parenting - The Trouble with Harry
Harry Potter Books Alarm UK Christian Educators
Family.org - Plugged In - Exploring Harry Potter's World
Bewitched by Harry Potter 9-99
Harry Potter News
More clay than Potter
Prayer of children:
Dear Lord Jesus, please give me your wisdom and discernment as I read books, watch television shows and surf the internet. Please protect me from the false teachings of Satan and fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may not be deceived. Amen.
Prayer of parents or educators:
Dear Lord Jesus, please protect (name of child) from the deception of Satan and his agents. Please give (name of child) the wisdom to discern what is right and wrong in Your sight. Please be with (name of child) as he/she reads books, watches television shows and surfs the internet. Please intervene when (name of child) is being deceived or falls into Satan's snare. Thank You, Lord Jesus, I commit (name of child) into Your loving hands. Amen.
Last words...
"A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough." Galatians 5:9
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