Harry and Christianity (was:Re: Banning the books/Request (Harry live or die?)

[Bruce Carter]

No: HPFGUIDX 159399

> >>wynnleaf
> <snip>
> I have run across a number of evangelical Christians who love
> Tolkein and
> Lewis and hate HP.  I can't understand this at all.  It seems so
> contradictory.

Bruce Carter:
I know.  I find 100 times the Christian symbolism in HP than I do in LOTR.

> >>Geoff:
> <snip>
> Harry, though I will fight for his side anytime, does not fit that
> category.
> <snip>

Bruce Carter:
Agreed.  However - the allegorical types of Jesus in the Bible - King
David in particular - were not sinless either.  In fact - David
committed murder, Harry has yet to fall that far!  Yet David is
mentioned by Biblical scholars as a type, an allegory of Christ.  The
comparison need not be perfect, nor does it need to apply universally
to all aspects of the character.

> >>wynnleaf:
> While I certainly don't think Harry is a Christ figure, I will not
> be at all
> surprised if after Book 7 is published, JKR reveals her thoughts
>regarding
> spiritual aspects of the books.

Bruce Carter:
I read in some interview she gets major ideas for the books from her
pastor.

Bruce Carter