[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: The morality question

[jrober4 at bellsouth.net]

Jessica said:
But the issue really is people's 
misunderstanding of the books entirely.  I have been interviewing all 
my Christian friends (among whom I'm now known as the HP nut) about 
the things they have heard or believe about the books.  One of them 
says the spells are real spells, that do real magic.  Umm, no.  I can 
point at my sister and say Rictusempra all day and there is no way 
she's going to have a tickle fit.  And no matter how many times I say 
Alohomora, I still locked my keys in my car and have to call AAA.  


Me:
You make a good point here.  I seem to recall this kind of thing being said during the big controversy, and can understand why there would be those who find such an objection ridiculous. 


Jessica said:
Personally, I don't believe in magic and fortune telling.  And I think the Bible warns against it only because it was a way of defrauding people.  (Much like Ms. Cleo today).  


Me:
Having at one time been in the kind of church that believes the Bible in such a way that playing around with "witchcraft" in any way is considered wrong, I understand why they think that way.  I don't think that way now, but I respect their right to believe this way, and believe the world is big enough for all of us.  Hopefully, the time will never come when we all are denied the freedom of choice and thought.  

Personally, I think those so-called "psychics" do nothing except take advantage of lonely and desparate people (I know, because I was *stupid* enough to be that desparate at one time).  This kind of thing gives real spirituality a bad name, and I hope everyone will wise up and make such things unprofitable so that they will go away.  

Judy




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