Bible Question: Do you think it is wrong to read Harry Potter? I like the adventure not the magic and sorcery. |
Bible Answer: Greetings LIVERIGHT, A while back, a lady named Lizzie wrote a question regarding the Harry Potter books, and I and several others wrote responses back based on what we believed at the time. When I wrote, I had never personally read any of J. K. Rowlings' books, but I simply said: read Harry Potter, and then read Philippians 4:8 to see if the Harry Potter books meet "the test." Now we fast forward to today: I have since read all 5 of the Harry Potter books, and I must say that I find them quite enjoyable! I am a firm believer that they do pass the Philippians 4:8 test. I do not believe that they support or proliferate the occult as others at this StudyBibleForum might. J. K. Rowling herself stated that she was not a practicing witch, and, sparing judgment upon someone of whom I have never had the pleasure of meeting, I believe her word as truth. In the fantasy/science fiction genre of fiction literature, there are too many potential targets out there (indeed any writer) that we Christians could take aim at. In no way do I believe that the Harry Potter series is making (or was intended to make) any religious point at all. Therefore, if you have a problem with it, then you should avoid it. But that does not necessarily mean that all Christians will have a problem with or should avoid the Harry Potter books. It is only wrong to read Harry Potter if it becomes a "stumbling block" for you. Otherwise, I hope that you not only enjoy the first 5 books of this series, but the last two as well (as I will). Blessings to you, Makarios |