t.v. seduction, harry potter, etc....

[OneLight]

I have to ask....what about those you could possibly lead astray or into sin by you watching harry potter? Well it's ok for them and they are a Christian. Seems you would become responsible for their final destination or the harm that came to them by your "innocent" fun that led them to believe it was safe.

IS this a serious question? We would lead someone to sin if we watch Harry Potter with them? They will run out and start trying to wave a wand and shout odd latin phrases into the night?

Are you just rying to stir up mischchief?

Gee you don't believe it is possible for them to be influenced by something you think is innocent? Not trying to stir mischief...trying to show you something. People watch your life. If it is good for you they might think it good for them. be real cute for them to end up with a demonic influence in their life cooing them a different direction because you didn't think it could happen. Ever met someone involved in witchcraft? Obviously not if waving a wand is your take on it. You don't think people look into this stuff after watching it? Oh my. It happens, and if they are there because they saw you doing it, and assumed it was safe....wow. We have de sensitized people so badly. Even my 11 yr old son will tell you it is horrible, and something he wants no part of. I never mentioned it to him, but his cousin is into it. He finds it evil. Sad when the children see it more clearly than the adults.

Exactly. Those who are into witchcraft started with just playing with it. They got the idea from somewhere, watching someone. Maybe is was a movie, a friend, or a little book on fantasy, but they get it from somewhere. People will always see no harm in something they like ...

[tjhawks1]

In Narnia there is magic right? Is magic not a form of witchcraft or wizardy? The difference between Narnia and Potter is that one was written by a great christian and the other was not. Both are fantasy and both deliver great messages. Just like real life there is a fight against evil and both show that fight threw the eyes of fantasy. Maybe we will never agree on this subject but it's fun talking about.

Agreed...good times!

I'd just like to point out that there is a difference in the witchcraft of Narnia and HP. In Harry Potter, witchcraft is shown to have good and prosperous effects on people, and its power is nutured in children. In Narnia, witchcraft is seen, but its power is not for good. As you correctly pointed out in another post, seeing a representation of something in a movie or book isn't the problem...its the glorification of sin thats the problem. I don't have a problem with witchcraft being seen in a movie...because witchcraft is real and people mess with it. Kinda like seeing demons in a movie. I believe demons exist and I believe that they are a part of human existence. However, like witchcraft, i won't watch a show that puts demons in a positive light (Like Buffy or Angel).

So yes, there is witchcraft in Narnia...but its representation as a source of evil is proper to me and it is a theme that I am okay with my kids being exposed to. Unlike the theme of Harry Potter of kids learning and cultivating a positive experience with witchcraft (which is against Godly standards.)

Axxman that seems like a middle ground to me. I have no problem with you or your children not watching things that carry witchcraft in them. I have done this with other things in my life and it's a big life fulfilling step. On the other hand I am a little sensetive about someone saying it's a sin to watch Harry Potter. That's the only beef I have. I hope we have reached a middle ground and I think we have.

[tjhawks1]

I have to ask....what about those you could possibly lead astray or into sin by you watching harry potter? Well it's ok for them and they are a Christian. Seems you would become responsible for their final destination or the harm that came to them by your "innocent" fun that led them to believe it was safe.

IS this a serious question? We would lead someone to sin if we watch Harry Potter with them? They will run out and start trying to wave a wand and shout odd latin phrases into the night?

Are you just rying to stir up mischchief?

Gee you don't believe it is possible for them to be influenced by something you think is innocent? Not trying to stir mischief...trying to show you something. People watch your life. If it is good for you they might think it good for them. be real cute for them to end up with a demonic influence in their life cooing them a different direction because you didn't think it could happen. Ever met someone involved in witchcraft? Obviously not if waving a wand is your take on it. You don't think people look into this stuff after watching it? Oh my. It happens, and if they are there because they saw you doing it, and assumed it was safe....wow. We have de sensitized people so badly. Even my 11 yr old son will tell you it is horrible, and something he wants no part of. I never mentioned it to him, but his cousin is into it. He finds it evil. Sad when the children see it more clearly than the adults.

The responses on this board haven't endorsed witchcraft. All have said it was a sin. A poster named Man talked about temptation in post #122. It might reflect some light on what is beeing talked about. Your son finds sin evil and that is a good thing. When he goes to school and he and his fellow classmates commit sin, does that mean he should aviod school. People can be lead into sin by just about anything. That doesn't mean we aviod everything.

[tjhawks1]

I have to ask....what about those you could possibly lead astray or into sin by you watching harry potter? Well it's ok for them and they are a Christian. Seems you would become responsible for their final destination or the harm that came to them by your "innocent" fun that led them to believe it was safe.

IS this a serious question? We would lead someone to sin if we watch Harry Potter with them? They will run out and start trying to wave a wand and shout odd latin phrases into the night?

Are you just rying to stir up mischchief?

Gee you don't believe it is possible for them to be influenced by something you think is innocent? Not trying to stir mischief...trying to show you something. People watch your life. If it is good for you they might think it good for them. be real cute for them to end up with a demonic influence in their life cooing them a different direction because you didn't think it could happen. Ever met someone involved in witchcraft? Obviously not if waving a wand is your take on it. You don't think people look into this stuff after watching it? Oh my. It happens, and if they are there because they saw you doing it, and assumed it was safe....wow. We have de sensitized people so badly. Even my 11 yr old son will tell you it is horrible, and something he wants no part of. I never mentioned it to him, but his cousin is into it. He finds it evil. Sad when the children see it more clearly than the adults.

Exactly. Those who are into witchcraft started with just playing with it. They got the idea from somewhere, watching someone. Maybe is was a movie, a friend, or a little book on fantasy, but they get it from somewhere. People will always see no harm in something they like ...

Just a thought where did Adam and Eve get the idea of sin from. What does the bible say causes people to sin? I thought it implies are hearts and thoughts are evil. We didn't get the idea from something. If you have kids you should be well aware what I'm talking about. At an early age they start sinning without getting the idea from somewhere.

[ColleenLovesMischief]

I have to ask....what about those you could possibly lead astray or into sin by you watching harry potter? Well it's ok for them and they are a Christian. Seems you would become responsible for their final destination or the harm that came to them by your "innocent" fun that led them to believe it was safe.

IS this a serious question? We would lead someone to sin if we watch Harry Potter with them? They will run out and start trying to wave a wand and shout odd latin phrases into the night?

Are you just rying to stir up mischchief?

Gee you don't believe it is possible for them to be influenced by something you think is innocent? Not trying to stir mischief...trying to show you something. People watch your life. If it is good for you they might think it good for them. be real cute for them to end up with a demonic influence in their life cooing them a different direction because you didn't think it could happen. Ever met someone involved in witchcraft? Obviously not if waving a wand is your take on it. You don't think people look into this stuff after watching it? Oh my. It happens, and if they are there because they saw you doing it, and assumed it was safe....wow. We have de sensitized people so badly. Even my 11 yr old son will tell you it is horrible, and something he wants no part of. I never mentioned it to him, but his cousin is into it. He finds it evil. Sad when the children see it more clearly than the adults.

The responses on this board haven't endorsed witchcraft. All have said it was a sin. A poster named Man talked about temptation in post #122. It might reflect some light on what is beeing talked about. Your son finds sin evil and that is a good thing. When he goes to school and he and his fellow classmates commit sin, does that mean he should aviod school. People can be lead into sin by just about anything. That doesn't mean we aviod everything.

he has been in public school. Luckily not this year. We are to be in this world not of it. Why participate in things just because someone else does, and there were those who saw no harm in it. Sorry if you missed that part.

[WolfBitn]

It could be asked "What evil should Christians endorse?" ...or "Which demonic evil would God be pleased i observe without speaking truth?" ...or "Is He pleased when we downplay evil?"

[Axxman]

So yes, there is witchcraft in Narnia...but its representation as a source of evil is proper to me and it is a theme that I am okay with my kids being exposed to. Unlike the theme of Harry Potter of kids learning and cultivating a positive experience with witchcraft (which is against Godly standards.)

Good witchcraft -vs- Bad witchcraft.

The evil is good and the good is evil.

Where have I heard that before?

Sorry bro... I have no idea what you are talking about.

[nebula]

I've got a question:

Which movie(s) or TV show(s) do you believe God would endorse?

[Guest man]

I've got a question:

Which movie(s) or TV show(s) do you believe God would endorse?

None.

[Believer1997]

I've got a question:

Which movie(s) or TV show(s) do you believe God would endorse?

None.

Not even John Wayne or Clint Eastwood movies? :th_praying: