How to Turn 'Harry Potter' Buzz into Jesus Talks

cmcassel »

Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:50 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 3

Art, I don't think the authors of this article are saying that this is a Christian novel at all, what they are sayng is that in order to speak intelligently about Harry Potter and turn the discussion into a conversation about Christ that it is necessary to read the books.

Now, whether that is God's purpose for you, is between you and God.

It is also between you and God whether you allow any children you have to read the books. If you would it would be prudent to read them yourself first so that you could discuss them with your children and point them ultimately toward Christ, rather than making Harry and his friends Christ-like figures in the novel, if that's what they are intended to be. I, personally, have made the choice to not read them, or see the movies. I don't feel that it is my calling, I have never had the desire to read them. I take that as a big hint that it is not part of my God-Purpose to discuss those issues with people. He has not gifted me in that way. I accept that and move on.

Bottom line, seek Him in the matter and go from there. All things are possible in Christ.... He can take anything and turn it to His Glory. Don't throw that baby out with the bath water, you never know how God can use something to His purpose.

Food for thought...... cmcassel