I've only read the first three books in the Harry Potter series. The beginning of the fourth was so disturbing I set it aside and have not picked it up again. I began to read the books because of the controversy over whether they introduce children to the occult. And, of course, they do. Are they dangerous? I believe they can be. Think of the children you see dressed in gothic attire and sporting tattoos, body piercings, and freakish hair colors and styles. I think "games" like Dungeons and Dragons and books like Harry Potter have real potential to damage these children further. What do you think?
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an article you might find interesting after watching the video below. Rowlings certainly seems to have an intimate knowledge of the occult. Did she gain it researching her books or has she actually practiced the black arts? Is the book dangerous to the formation of conscience? Can it undermine children's ability to make good moral decisions? There is so much good reading out there, should parents steer their children away from Harry Potter? Join the debate. What do you think?
