Narnia

[Gerioke]

No, I'm trying to prevent people from losing their souls or being sucked into a spiraling mess like the one I still struggle with daily because of fantasy books and video games.

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[Giaour]

Ouch! Ger,

That might be a tad harsh.

[Gerioke]

Ouch! Ger,

That might be a tad harsh.

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Am I wrong?

[Giaour]

The over judgemental attitudes and public ridicule like this, is what kept me away from church for so many years. Being brought up in front of the congregation at 13 years old during services because my skirt didn't reach my knees and being called a harlot and jezebel.

We HAVE to start using the ministry with compassion and understanding.

We are chasing more away than bringing in.

If a movie or book like Narnia teaches the morality that Jesus taught, it can't be evil or wrong.

[Giaour]

I think in order to decide if the narnia series is "evil" , you need to read them first. Judging on something that you have no knowledge on is ignorant.

Just what in the trailer you saw was wrong?

The only witch in the movie was evil personified. There were no spells or potions etc.

[kodischild]

Ouch! Ger,

That might be a tad harsh.

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Am I wrong?

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No, you aren't wrong that some people get a little carried away and end up driving other people away from God because of personal opinion. The example of the lady who said you will go to Hell for listening to the wrong music was a good example. However, whyso has a point, too. There are a lot of books and movies that lead people down the wrong path without the person even knowing that they are being misled. Some people are susceptible to different things and have to watch out for those things.

I for one can't drink. I'd make a fine alcoholic, but I don't allow myself a single drink. I find that I have a problem with anyone drinking at all and find myself preaching at them even though I suppose drinking (in moderation) isn't wrong for everyone. I think that has direct bearing on the arguement being had here because what will lead one person wrong (in fantasy books/movies/games) will not affect another person the same way. But we seem to be looking at it in black and white where this might actually be a shade of gray question. (Wow! HOpe that didn't just open a can of worms.)

All that being said.........we were discussing Narnia? Maybe the issue would be a bit less confusing if we wandered back to jus the Narnia books and discussed those.

[Giaour]

NO THE BOOKS DO NOT PORTRAY WITCHES AND SORCERY AS GOOD!

Read up before you judge. You might actually come to like the books.

What part of the trailer did you disagree with?

[kodischild]

The over judgemental attitudes and public ridicule like this, is what kept me away from church for so many years. Being brought up in front of the congregation at 13 years old during services because my skirt didn't reach my knees and being called a harlot and jezebel.

We HAVE to start using the ministry with compassion and understanding.

We are chasing more away than bringing in.

If a movie or book like Narnia teaches the morality that Jesus taught, it can't be evil or wrong.

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But it DOESN'T teach the morality that Jesus taught. What did Jesus say?

Matthew 5:18 - For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

And what does the LAW say?

Leviticus 19:31 - Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.

Leviticus 20:6 - And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.

Leviticus 20:27 - A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.

Deuteronomy 18:11 - Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

Exodus 22:18 - Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

Deuteronomy 18:10 - There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.

Is it not true that these books portray diviners, sorcerers(sorceresses), witches and wizards as "Good" characters?

If so, and it is, then I rest my case.

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If we are still discussing the Narnia books then no, it is not true that they portray the witches as the good characters. Witches and magicians are always the bad characters, and they always get what is coming to them.

[Giaour]

Ouch! Ger,

That might be a tad harsh.

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Am I wrong?

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No, you aren't wrong that some people get a little carried away and end up driving other people away from God because of personal opinion. The example of the lady who said you will go to Hell for listening to the wrong music was a good example. However, whyso has a point, too. There are a lot of books and movies that lead people down the wrong path without the person even knowing that they are being misled. Some people are susceptible to different things and have to watch out for those things.

I for one can't drink. I'd make a fine alcoholic, but I don't allow myself a single drink. I find that I have a problem with anyone drinking at all and find myself preaching at them even though I suppose drinking (in moderation) isn't wrong for everyone. I think that has direct bearing on the arguement being had here because what will lead one person wrong (in fantasy books/movies/games) will not affect another person the same way. But we seem to be looking at it in black and white where this might actually be a shade of gray question. (Wow! HOpe that didn't just open a can of worms.)

All that being said.........we were discussing Narnia? Maybe the issue would be a bit less confusing if we wandered back to jus the Narnia books and discussed those.

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Well said but there is NOTHING in the narnia books that would lead anyone astray.

[Gerioke]

I admire WSB for his ability to pull scripture up on any topic. I also understand that he comes from a place were witchcraft and voodoo run rampant.

I even worried about him when he hadn't been around for awhile. But I have been noticing an air of discontent in a lot of his posts.

WSB, you were bitter when I first met you and you are even more bitter now. I pray that you find some spiritual nourishment, where ever you are. You have an amazing brain. I wish I could meet you face to face and give you a big hug. I know you have good intensions but please lay off the caffiene.