[HPforGrownups] HP & the Bible; Abanes Discussions

[Roy & Wanda Mallett]

No: HPFGUIDX 17599

Thank you,Neil, for keeping us on the right track!
Harry is number one at this cyberspace of the globe!
Wanda The Witch of Revere, Ma.,USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Ward" <neilward at dircon.co.uk>
To: <HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [HPforGrownups] HP & the Bible; Abanes Discussions


> Hi all,
>
> A brief follow up to Penny's post...
>
> There has been much of interest in this debate sparked by Richard Abanes.
I
> agree with Penny that he has been patronising in some of his responses and
> downright rude in others.  Of course, one or two list members have also
been
> quite blunt in their comments to him, but I'm sure he would anticipate
that
> in a list of 1200+ Harry Potter fans.
>
> Richard, if you are still here, I concur with Penny's suggestion that you
> consider continuing your discussion in an off list forum; unless, that is,
> you have a burning question for us.  I assume that your main aim in
joining
> the list was to respond to the apparent negative remarks made about your
> book, and whilst I admit to being intrigued by the views of someone who
has
> read all the Harry Potter books for reasons other than enjoyment (um, you
> didn't enjoy them, did you?), I can see potential for frayed tempers if we
> continue the debate on this level.
>
> Everyone: are we likely to find much common ground with someone holding
such
> extreme views?  I very much doubt it, and, frankly, why should we try?  I
> guess it makes us appreciate even more the cultural diversity and
friendship
> we have here, in our little corner of cyberspace.
>
> So let's get back to "Harry Week" and discussing the books we love!
>
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> sight...)
>
> Magically,
>
> Neil
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