Modern form of witchcraft....

the modern form of witchcraft is the art of manipulating a device using wireless, wifi, satellite, antenna or uhf vhf, seem's sorcery to others especially if they are not exposed on the progress of science.

I think you have a rather unique perspective on this subject. Which is unfortunate, given that you're actually correct. I recall reading an account of a Canadian girl's experience at the hand of Satanists, which was only revealed after many sessions of hypnosis in her later life as a mother with persistent psychological / emotional problems. Eye-opening stuff, to be sure, but to cut a long story short, one of the conclusions that this woman came to is that "there is no white magic", ie, magic only comes in one colour, and it has only one root source. Another anecdote that comes to mind - one of the Catholic saints, some centuries ago, stated that it's as well that we can't see the evil spirits in the air all around us, because if we could, "they would block out the sun". Yes, every image we see takes root deep in our "subconscious" - which really just means that it stains and corrupts our souls. We are what we eat, and we are what we think - and what we think depends on what we see or hear or sense. As you say, it's easy to try to rationalize or trivialise the harm that inappropriate media can do to us - but whatever it's doing is being done just the same, no matter what verbiage we might spout. Worse, it's far easier for damage to be done if we go into denial about it. There are more things in Heaven and on Earth than mankind can ever dream of. Even in Christ's time, there were creatures in the world that are now just myths, and much of what we consider to be (for example) Greek mythology, including all the magical creatures, was drawn from fact. The world seems a much starker place now than it once was, but the same principles apply. I must say that, wrt contemporary entertainment, I really didn't have much time for the Harry Potter series, mainly because it was so contrived to satisfy a market opportunity (although the Snapes character tickled me somewhat). Humans have natural faculties which don't require recourse to any supernatural deity, because they are gifted to us by God, in whose image we were created. If you want to share the Gospel - you go girl! On the Day of Judgement, you'll be rewarded.

I quite enjoy a bit of Harry Potter, but it's far from being an accurate representation of Witchcraft, either in modern times or older days. it's just a story. and a story aimed at children at that. if you took an interest in Witchcraft because of Harry Potter, you'd soon realise it's hard work, discipline and dedication, and not waving a magic stick saying some slightly iffy Latin and getting a result. and probably get bored very quickly and start looking for the next fad of your life. I certainly don't beleive that anyone is using childrens fiction to try and trick you into becoming a Witch.

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with watching horror or wizard movie like harry potter. All that movies are just a fictional stories so it got nothing to do with our real life. But still, it is up to everyone they selves to decide if that are good things or bad things. As for me, being positive i think it is a good thing since it can help us passing our boredom

Enemy's trick for the Christians? Whatever gave you that idea? I think that's... not it. Those are only films for the imagination(like you said, plain fiction), to enjoy them simply and learn from stories, and they are like that because they are supposed to interest people with magic and scary creatures. People like being thrilled by scary movies and Harry potter is also entertaining and magical. horror movies are supposed to be enjoyed for the thrill not to instill fear. if people feared them, then that's only brought by the people themselves, because they let fear creep into their hearts(they doubt, they fear the unknown, which is a natural thing), not the movie. you are to portray the character of Christ as a christian. but since the idea of witchcraft has disturbed you and keeping you from it, then you ought to avoid it. if you are not affected, then there is no harm in enjoying the harry potter books. why do people have so be critical about fictional books? it's just a story, it's not teaching kids to do witchcraft and worship the devil, as far as i know, the harry potter stories never encouraged such things. well, there is nothing wrong with watching the movies. but sure, you are far better off sharing the Gospel. I wish you happiness!

i am a very big fan of Harry Potter. i have the collection of its movies and books. :) I understand your opinion and i respect your thoughts about witchcraft and any other horror movies. But if you look into these movies, it's not about Fear. It's always about how Good wins against Evil. In the gospel, there are also horror stuffs stated, and it showed how God fought against them and showed that evil never wins against goodness, just like what these movies show. It may be in the form of witchcraft or horror movies, but they just show the same idea. :)

I think genre of novels that Harry Potter series comes in is called as Fantasy Fiction. These are not horror stories or movies. Also the story deals with witch and wizards, there have been many fantasy fictions before which have dealt with such similar topics without being dumped as witch or horror stories. So I think there is nothing really wrong in watching such movies. Also what is it that comprises being a witch or wizard. Is it magic? Isn't Christ supposed to have done a lot of magic? Cheers! Ram

Harry Potter has absolutely nothing to do with witchcraft, devil-worship, satanism or anything else like that. For starters, they're wizards in a fantasy world (and although the word 'witch' is used, it's not in the sense you're thinking of). Secondly, the Biblical translation of the Hebrew is basically shorthand. The Hebrew "chasaph" is better translated as "poisoner", "m'khashepah" is better translated as "a woman who does evil magic". Unfortunately, the literal version was used in the past to persecute the "enemies of Christianity" (i.e. anyone who stood in the way of the distinctly corrupt church administration and their desire for money/power). It was also extended to ANY pagan religion in the ongoing efforts to wipe out all opposition. Modern witchcraft has many branches and nothing to do with the devil. In fact, it has a single guiding principle: "Love and do harm to none". Sounds nice to me. Rather similar to "Love thy neighbour". As for horror movies, they're mostly just daft stories of ugly monsters made to give people a scare and an adrenaline rush. Very, very few of them have anything real to say.

I too am a christian and a fan of Harry Potter.Christianity is pretty divided over Harry Potter its critics say it promotes occultism and satanism while its christian supporters say it is a good source of morality for the younger generations and shows the battle between good and evil. I personally don't think there is anything wrong with harry potter as it is about the battle between good and evil and how good can triumph over evil and the magic in it is completely different to magic in the world of the occult.In my opinion Harry Potter is no different to any other franchise that shows conflict between good and evil such as star wars

I have seen the movie and I like all series. I was amazed at the making of the movie, the view of the character and the setting as well. The pictures look surreal and I love the idea of making the movie and be part of them when I watched it. It is amazing. I think Harry Potter is one of the greatest human work in the film making and I am always impatient to wait for another trial of that movie. I think the witch and people around the movie could not be compared with the Christ. I believe that if indeed it is against Christianity, I am confused who created the world as depicted in the film. We can not relate the life that is being described in the movie with Christianity and they are two different opposite which we can not connect or put togehter in one place.

This topic is not correct, because is insult for pagan religion. Harry Potter is just a book, its fairytale and do not show noting about "modern witchcraft". Wicca and pagan was not enemy of christian faith. Christians are those who every time preaching.

thanks for you sean mail