What's a Christian to Do with Harry Potter? - Softcover

Neal, Connie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578564719 ISBN 13: 9781578564712

Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group, 2001

Synopsis

Answers to the Burning Questions Christian Parents, Educators, and Others Are Asking about Harry Potter.

In the world of publishing, few successes have equaled that of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series—magical stories centered on one boy’s adventures at Hogwarts, a school for witchcraft and wizardry. Yet this popular series presents a perplexing—even divisive—challenge to the Christian community. Although the books present a clear picture of the epic battle between good and evil, they appear to support the use of magic and have had a controversial impact on our culture. As a result, many of us are wondering, “How should I respond to this Harry Potter thing?”

Find out what the Harry Potter books really say about witchcraft and wizardry.

Hear what Christians on both sides of the debate are saying about Harry Potter—and decide what you believe.

Learn how you can use the series to protect your child from real occult influences.

In What’s a Christian to Do with Harry Potter?, you’ ll explore the valid concerns some Christians have about the series, sort out the fact and fiction at the center of the debate, discover biblical answers that may surprise you, and learn how you can tap into this powerful cultural phenomenon to help advance the kingdom of God.

This book has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by any person or entity that created, published, or produced the Harry Potter books or related properties.

About this title

From the Author:

Christians who think they already know all they need to know about Harry Potter would do well to THINK AGAIN.

Readers of my book are consistently surprised at what they DID NOT KNOW about Harry Potter -- and the benefits they gained by informing themselves.

Christians are divided over this issue, but the answer is not to side-step around it. We need to make the most of the unprecedented opportunities Harry Potter affords us. I show you how you can, whether you end up pro or con on Harry, while maintaining unity and civility in the body of Christ.

If you are firmly set against Harry Potter, I won't try to dissuade you, as that is one biblically viable position. However, I will offer you facts to shed light on false rumors, help you protect your kids from real-world occult, help you understand the stories without having to read them, and help you explain your decision to your kids.

If you are a Harry Potter fan, I will explain how this can be a biblically viable position and give you insight to ways you can profitably use these stories. I will also give you insight that will help you deal with the accusations and suspicion you or your children may receive from Christians who oppose Harry Potter.

About the Author:

Connie Neal has written extensively on the Harry Potter debate for Today’s Christian Woman and the 700 Club’s Web site. She has authored numerous books, has coauthored titles with Bill McCartney of Promise Keepers and Stephen Arterburn of New Life Clinics, and has contributed to many Bible projects. Connie is a veteran church staff youth pastor and popular speaker who has toured with Women of Faith. She and her husband, Patrick, are the parents of three school-age children.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1578564719
• ISBN 13: 9781578564712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224