Comments on: Yes, it’s another post about Harry Potter. Get over it.

By: Erica

Erica — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:46:00 +0000

PK – Good point about “Bewitched.” I had forgotten about that one in my mental list of other “witchy/magical” books and shows.
I hope Maddie reads them and enjoys them, too, when she’s older : )

Amber – Your post was actually the “straw,” as it were. It was the fourth or fifth instance I’d heard of with this kind of mentality.
I agree about the crisis of faith aspect. Personally, my faith is pretty much rock solid and therefore, nothing anyone else believes changes it. Yes, I do disagree with some people and love to debate theology, but I’m never out to prove there’s a “right” or “wrong.”

Swistle – Hello. Yes, but only because I like your shoes so very much. Love, Erica

Paul – No problem… I realize that my bog is primarily a “mommy” blog and therefore, I’ve limited my readership and I’m ok with it. I’m glad you found a post that sparked an interest for you, though : )

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:59:00 +0000

Erica, I don’t comment often as I know so little about babies.
I love your stance on books, I do hope that you raise Maddie the way that you say toy will.
I’m afraid that I not a fan, it’s not the contents but the writing I can’t get on with, but that’s just me.
Warm hugs,
Paul.

By: Swistle

Swistle — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:58:00 +0000

Hello. Will you marry me? Love, Swistle

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:57:00 +0000

I just blogged about this; I don’t know if that’s what inspired your rant on it or not *grins*

But of course, I agree.

It is hard to understand the current fear over these books. “A Wrinkle in Time” and the “Narnia” series are considered quasi-Christian fantasy/sci fi books and I loved them growing up. They were highly regarding by almost everyone; Christian or not.

But I’ll bet you anything if they were written today there would be an outcry by some regarding the “magical” aspects, etc.

I’ve given this quite a bit of thought since my run in with the “Potter Hater”; why are some people comfortable and secure with their religion and others so afraid that someone will take something away?

I believe it’s due to a crisis of faith. When you truly believe in your faith, there is no reason to fear anything or anyone.

So it becomes a vicious circle in that, the more fearful some become about their beliefs being “tainted”, the more they withdraw and the more suspicious they become about anyone outside their own belief system.

Well, I rambled this morning, lol!

By: New Beginnings

New Beginnings — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:40:00 +0000

I just took a weekend away from my family in a beautiful spot just to read the last book. I am just the same as you about books. I am much more likely to cry reading a book rather than seeing a movie of the same story. Books give me the ability to go at my pace, see it in my mind and go with the emotion the story brings to my mind. I liked all the Potter books. When I get the disapproving comments about witchcraft I ask them if they ever watch "Bewitched" as a kid. They usually admit they did and I asks them what the differents is!

I hope Maddie reads every she can growing up and you two can discuss each one!

Hugs,
PK