What are the arguments against the hp books?

[MorganaH3947 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 20910

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., rowanbrookt at y... wrote:
> I know that christians believe that witchcraft is wrong and evil 
and 
> that is why the churcg are trying to ban the books in school, but 
are 
> there any other arguments against them. Please post details here. 

I can't think of any reason why they hate the books besides what you 
just stated. 

As a Christian who is very involved in church myself, I hear a lot of 
arguments over Harry Potter. I originally read the books just to see 
what all the fuss was about...and of course I fell in love with 
little Harry. But many adults at my church, think that the books are 
evil and really *do* premote witchcraft. Let me tell you...I try not 
to laugh when I hear this, I really do. But the majority of those who 
oppose Harry Potter have never read the books. If they could just 
realize what they were saying...IMO, Harry Potter has nothing to do 
with religion. In JKR's world, being magical isn't a choice of 
religion, it's a talent or special trait, something you have no 
control over.

I know this post may not have been very resourceful. I just hoped to 
give you some insight from a strong Christian who happens to love 
Harry Potter with all her heart!

--Morgan