This isn't really 'new', but with the new book coming out its kind of topical. Just curious as to whether anyone identifies with the pope's argument about HP as being
The above quote is a response to a recent book (Harry Potter- good or evil by Gabriele Kuby) that criticises the popular childrens book series. More Specifically, that:
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/jul/05071301.html
This was also in the news this week:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/4682519.stm
This smacks of jealousy IMO - the church has to take a reactionary stance on HP because a form of mass entertainment is more (or at least as popular) as the 'word of god' or church attendance. Get them while they're young and impressionable - is that what he's saying!?
subtle seductions, which act unnoticed and by this deeply distort Christianity in the soul, before it can grow properly
The above quote is a response to a recent book (Harry Potter- good or evil by Gabriele Kuby) that criticises the popular childrens book series. More Specifically, that:
This was also in the news this week:
Evil' Harry Potter day cancelled
Harry Potter
The new Harry Potter book is launched on Saturday
A primary school cancelled a Harry Potter day over complaints it could lead children into "areas of evil".
Pupils from The Holt Primary School in Skellingthorpe, Lincs, were planning to dress up as witches and wizards.
But the event - to mark the launch of the new JK Rowling book - was scrapped after parents and a local rector expressed concerns about witchcraft.
Headteacher Paul Martin said the rector claimed he was seeking "to lead our children into areas of evil".
May I reassure parents that my staff and I only wished to raise the profile of reading
Headteacher Paul Martin
Children are said to have been left upset and confused by the cancellation of the day, which was due to be held before the launch of Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince on Saturday.
In a letter to parents, headteacher Paul Martin wrote: "When I received a letter from the rector which suggested that I was 'seeking to lead our children into areas of evil', I felt that the situation was escalating disproportionately.
"May I reassure parents that my staff and I only wished to raise the profile of reading.
"We did not wish to cause any offence or upset and the fact that it has turned sour is entirely regrettable.
"I now wish to put this behind us and pull together to make the end of term a happy and positive experience."
Mr Martin said he had been advised by the county council not to make any comment on his decision to scrap the event.
An education spokesman for Lincolnshire County Council said: "The children's book has been published nationally and internationally.
"Schools make their own decisions as to the relevance of this book in their children's study programme."
Harry Potter
The new Harry Potter book is launched on Saturday
A primary school cancelled a Harry Potter day over complaints it could lead children into "areas of evil".
Pupils from The Holt Primary School in Skellingthorpe, Lincs, were planning to dress up as witches and wizards.
But the event - to mark the launch of the new JK Rowling book - was scrapped after parents and a local rector expressed concerns about witchcraft.
Headteacher Paul Martin said the rector claimed he was seeking "to lead our children into areas of evil".
May I reassure parents that my staff and I only wished to raise the profile of reading
Headteacher Paul Martin
Children are said to have been left upset and confused by the cancellation of the day, which was due to be held before the launch of Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince on Saturday.
In a letter to parents, headteacher Paul Martin wrote: "When I received a letter from the rector which suggested that I was 'seeking to lead our children into areas of evil', I felt that the situation was escalating disproportionately.
"May I reassure parents that my staff and I only wished to raise the profile of reading.
"We did not wish to cause any offence or upset and the fact that it has turned sour is entirely regrettable.
"I now wish to put this behind us and pull together to make the end of term a happy and positive experience."
Mr Martin said he had been advised by the county council not to make any comment on his decision to scrap the event.
An education spokesman for Lincolnshire County Council said: "The children's book has been published nationally and internationally.
"Schools make their own decisions as to the relevance of this book in their children's study programme."
This smacks of jealousy IMO - the church has to take a reactionary stance on HP because a form of mass entertainment is more (or at least as popular) as the 'word of god' or church attendance. Get them while they're young and impressionable - is that what he's saying!?
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