Harry Potter and the Paganization of Children’s Culture

We are pleased to present two excellent articles on J.K. Rowlings’ Harry Potter novels. The articles articulate the problem with gnostic symbols and morality that permeate these novels and which are at loggerheads with orthodox Christianity. In addition the articles make needed distinctions between Rowlings’ novels and the works of great Christian minds such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

	Harry Potter and the Paganization of Children’s Culture  [198 KB]
		by Michael O’Brien Reprinted with permission from Michael O’Brien and Catholic World Report Magazine, April 21, 2003.
	Harry Potter Book Review   [70 KB]
		by John W. Fawcett From the Leanne Payne Newsletter, Spring 2000

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