Harry Potter 'n Kids: What's a Christian Parent to Do??

Harry Potter 'n Kids: What's a Christian Parent to Do??
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Harry Potter 'n Kids: What's a Christian Parent to Do?

News update: "Harry Potter and the Potter-Mania - Los Angeles Times
"Should Christian Kids Read 'Harry Potter'?" - Chuck Colson

"Final 'Harry Potter' Hits Shelves...as a Christian Tale?" - Christianpost.com
"Harry Potter: Occult or Not?"
"Is Harry Potter Harmless?" - ChristianAnswers.net . . . "When Harry Met Satan - The Christian Post

Harry Potter is the hot topic around town these days--kids and parents are "gobbling" it up--the movie, the books, the toys, now a new book release--it's everywhere! Is it OK? Do I let my kids see it? read it? play with the toys? What in the world is a Christian parent to do?
I'm not here to give you a "yes" or "no" answer, although I've got my personal opinion--do I dare give it? I personally don't believe "Harry Potter," however cute and charming, has a place in the lifestyle of a Christian family. The occult is too deadly and dark a "game" to tinker with--not even for fun! I prefer family values and activities that lift up the Light of the World rather than the dark of the world--any day!
But then that's just MY opinion...talk to another Christian and you may get a completely sincere and different opinion from his perspective. Christians swing both ways on this one--some think Harry is great; others won't give him houseroom. I'm here to help--to give you LOTS of LINKS from the Christian world on the Web--and then let you make an educated and prayerful decision on your own. So let's put on our Christian armor, follow the Potter trail and see what we find!

(Then scroll way down to find some great Christian/family-friendly links for kids!)
A Peggie's Place devo to get you started: Harry WHO?
"Conservatives Urge Ban on 'Harry Potter' over Witchcrafft, Homosexuality" (ChristianPost.com)
"The Gospel According to J. K. Rowling" - a CT article
"Lessons from a Harry Potter Party" by Pastor/Poet Greg
An alternative to Harry Potter books
Shadowmancer.com . . . Interview with "Shadowmancer" author

New Feature: "Potter Mania a Spiritual Experience for Some" - by Pastor/Poet Greg
The Power of a Story
The latest Potter book is out
for J. K. Rowling fans.
The fevered frenzy in its wake
is hard to understand.
It sells for almost thirty bucks.
It's written just for kids.
Some Christians think it should be banned,
while others ask "what gives?"
But no one likely would debate
the power of a story
to teach the truth of God and life
and of salvation's glory.
With parables and factual yarns
the teller draws us in.
A well-told story drives a point
and makes us look within.
So whether he's a friend or foe
of your young son or daughter,
you can't deny that lives are touched
when folks read Harry Potter.
--Copyright 2003 by Greg Asimakoupoulos,
ordained minister and free-lance writer, Naperville, Illinois.
All rights reserved.

Where Are the Links?
Stewing up the POTTER POT--Pro and Con links from a Christian perspective!
"(A Bit Less) Positive about Potter" - a CT article
Commentaries: Redeeming Harry Potter - Christianity Today Movies
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070723/28573.htm "Thank God for Harry Potter" - from "The Christian Standard"
"How to Turn Wizardry, Harry Potter, into Jesus Talks" - Christianpost.com
New Christianity Today.com articles on Harry Potter issues:
"Something Wild about Harry" . . . "Wary about Harry"
"What's a Christian to Do with Harry Potter?"
(ASSIST News Service interview with Connie Neal, author)

"What's a Christian to Do with Harry Potter?"--the book by Connie Neal
Harry Potter: One Man's View--by Michael Ireland
Harry Potter: The Controversy--from Barbara's Entourage (lots of links)

"Harry Potter Lures Kids to Witchcraft"
"How to Handle Harry"--Today's Christian Woman (CT)
"Just Wild about Harry Potter books: Wicked Witchcraft

"Let Harry Potter Conjure Up 'Gospel Magic' Says Christian Magician" (CT article)
Harry Potter: Witchcraft Repackaged - a video in strong opposition to Harry Potter
See Annie's Home Page and Annie's Christian News Page for more Potter info!

The Potter Press: What's the Media Saying?
Down with Harry Potter--WorldNet Daily

"'Potter' Post"--WorldNet Daily
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A Moving Staircase Too Far?"--ASSIST News story
Schools Send Kids on Field Trips to Harry Potter Film--RealWorld News/JSOnline

Where's the Christian/Family-Friendly Reviews?
MOVIEGUIDE(R) Reviews
Excessive Paganism Exalted - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Trouble with Harry

PREMIER ONLINE (UK) Review
See Martin Saunders commentary--(UK)
See also "Entertained and Disturbed by Harry Potter Movie!"--Martin Saunders review

HOLLYWOOD JESUS Review
The Harry Potter Dilemma--a Hollywood Jesus perspective
Christian and family-friendly entertainment reviews

Christian Media Literacy Institute
Dove Family Approved Movies & Videos
Family Guide to Classic Movies

Hollywood Jesus
Children's Bible Stories

How about Alternatives to Harry Potter?

How about DAVID W. MURRAY?
"Former Disney Artist Publishes Christian Fantasy Adventure Novel" . . . Check out "Majesty"!
How about C.S. LEWIS?
Into the Wardrobe: A Web Site Devoted to C. S. Lewis
Narnia: A Fact Monster Feature
Surfing the Net with Kids: Lord of the Rings
How about CHRISTIAN ILLUSION?
Highly recommended: Eric Reamer's Illustrated Illusions--A Christian ministry
Families Who Play 'n Pray Together... ...Stay Together....YAY!!

Here's a "heavenly" idea about what to do with Harry: Read all the information--be well informed--then present "The Potter Problem" to the Lord for HIS mind in the matter...let Him give you HEAVEN'S perspective on Potter...it may make all the difference in the world for you--and your family!

How about Shadowmancer--Christian fantasy!!
Thanks for your family concern. Hope I helped a little in a tough decision!
Please bookmark this page so you can come back again.
I will add more resources as they become available.

So What's It All About? It's All About KIDS!
See Fun for Families at Peggie's Place for Christian and family-friendly links for kids you will enjoy!
Here's a sample of what you'll find there:

Christian Web sites

CBH Ministries--A Home for Kids of All Ages
Cherbear's Den, kid's directory, stories, illustrations.html
Children's Chapel (with Bible stories!)
Children's PlayRoom--by a Christian grandma!
Christianity Today--for KIDS!
CobbleKids--wonderful preschool materials!
EBox Club for Kids (Child Evangelism Fellowship)
Kidz on Earth
Kids4Truth
Kids' Quest - 4*
Kids Ranch - fun and encouragement for kids!
Professor Pockets' Place
Family-friendly sites

Featuring: The White House--activities from Surfing the Net with Kids
Yahooligans!--5* Yahoo site for kids! . . . Search sites for kids . . . KidsClick! Web Search

100 Best Sites for Preschoolers & Kindergartners--an E-book

Activity Village for Kids--from the UK!
Alfy - the Web Portal for Kids
ALSC: Cool Sites for Kids
Crayola.com
Family Web Guide--lots of good links for family fun

KinderStart--directory of info for parents & learning games for young children
Rexanne's Kids Links--highly recommended!

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