Bible Question: If people look for evil they can find evil. Why are there people attacking Harry Potter and reading evil into its words? Isn't the fantastical and fiction simply that? I know I am sparking a debate, but I need intellectual and biblical analysis of reading fiction that contains elements of idolatry, witchcraft, murder, theft, and any other sin. Why is it okay for us to teach children to believe in Santa Claus? Or better yet why do we consider Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Cinderella, and The Wizard of Oz, acceptable for Christian children? Are values based on what is culturally acceptable.? |
Bible Answer: In part yes. But I totally agree with you. That's why my children don't believe in the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause, or the tooth fairy. The Bible says "Do not suffer witches" Woulld that not also apply to our liturature? Children are very spongey, in that they absorb EVERYTHING. If you don't tell them this is not of God, then they presume that it's ok. I like the story of the Mom who didn't want her kids to see the movie. The kids sasid, "It's only got a little language thing here and there, and a little witchcraft, but it's all in fun" The Mother thought, well, let's see how that logic works. She went into the yard and got some of the dog's 'mess' and added just a teaspoon to the brownies she was making. When they were done baking, she called the kids into the kitchen and said, "Now before you taste these, I want you to know that I put a new ingredient into the mix. I but just the smallest teaspoon of dog 'mess' into it. Now eat up!" Of course, no one would even LOOK at it. Mom said; "Well I don't understand, it's ok to watch crap, but not ok to eat it?" The kids never asked to see a movie with "just a little" anything again. Get the point? |
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