![]() ![]() In Rowling's universe, wizards and witches do not understand, or want to understand, "muggle" technology. Man, you guys can suck the fun out of anything. Anyways, just saying the analogy's kinda weak when there are definitely better movies for self-defense, carry, and responsibility issues. Or, if wands = ccw, then considering their slow draw and the fact their wands keep getting taken, the "logical" next step is Smart Wand Techno- whoops- Magic. 22 lr derringer, now you can fight anything!). It tells kids, only elite and special kids with powers should defend themselves (be they mutant, magic, or otherwise) or even worse, as long as you have a magic sword you don't need to train or drill or prepare but simply show up and win (take this. apparently there ARE magic swords ! See this isn't good either. So why are they carrying swords when they could be using enchanted AKs? ![]() clearly, they have technology and the ability to combine it with magic. I've seen flying cars and a train in trailers. that's more fantasy than the stories themselves! It's akin to actually believing people are bettered from watching sitcom problem resolution. I'd hardly consider him a role model or the books/films as a character teaching aid. "Harry Potter: Pampered jock, patsy, fraud."Ī pretty funny and accurate article. I recommend the books more than the movies, because, as David pointed out, there's much more material in the former than in the latter, and the message comes across more clearly when removed from Hollywood hype. All in all, I think they're great, and I encourage all TFL'ers who haven't read them to go out and do so as soon as possible. They are, of course, secular works, with no references to God at all (so far, at least): but they contain a whole lot of good solid moral content show the struggle between good and evil, and the necessity of not being passive in the face of this struggle, but fighting against evil and they do make kids (and adults!) think about growing up, responsibility, etc. I don't agree, and as a pastor, have encouraged my congregation to allow their kids to read them, and see the movies. I'd like to chip in a comment for those who've heard the comments from various religious fundamentalists that these books (and movies) are "Satanic" or encourage "black magic" or "a fascination with the occult". ![]()
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