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'''Doctor James Dobson''' (born 1936) is a [[psychologist]] and writer best known for founding the nonprofit organization [[Focus on the Family]], which promotes [[Fundamentalist]] Christian values within the context of the American family and also serves as a vehicle for providing information on [[psychology]] to Christians. He chose [[Jim Daly]] as CEO in 1995, and retired as chairman in early 2009 with the title of "chairman emeritus." He continues to host his radio show, which reaches 1.5 million Americans daily, and write a newsletter that goes to 1.6 million people each month.  

'''Doctor James Dobson''' (April 21, 1936 – August 21, 2025) was a [[psychologist]] and writer best known for founding the nonprofit organization [[Focus on the Family]], which promotes [[Fundamentalist]] Christian values within the context of the American family and also serves as a vehicle for providing information on [[psychology]] to Christians. He chose [[Jim Daly]] as CEO in 1995, and retired as chairman in early 2009 with the title of "chairman emeritus." He continued to host his radio show, which reached 1.5 million Americans daily, and wrote a newsletter that went to 1.6 million people each month.  

Dobson was raised in the [[Church of the Nazarene]] and received his doctorate in psychology from the [[USC|University of Southern California]] in 1967.  He has published several books;<ref>[http://orlabs.oclc.org/identities/lccn-n79-70038 his worldcat identity]</ref> he is not an ordained minister.

Dobson was raised in the [[Church of the Nazarene]] and received his doctorate in psychology from the [[USC|University of Southern California]] in 1967.  He published several books;<ref>[http://orlabs.oclc.org/identities/lccn-n79-70038 his worldcat identity]</ref> he was not an ordained minister.

Although one source claims that Dobson has sharply criticized the [[Harry Potter]] books, his website says rather:  

Although one source claimed that Dobson sharply criticized the [[Harry Potter]] books, his website says rather:  

* with reference to books and movies like the Harry Potter series. We'd suggest that it is important for parents to pay close attention to the manner in which spiritual power is presented in any story. It's crucial to ask questions like, "Who is the source of this power? How is it portrayed? What are the results of its use?" Good spiritual power — for example, the power by which the apostles healed the sick and the lame in Jesus' name — comes from God. He gives it to His people to accomplish His purposes, and it is always used for His glory. Occultic or evil spiritual power, on the other hand, serves the user's own selfish interests. It is dangerous, destructive and manipulative in nature. [http://family.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25631]

* with reference to books and movies like the Harry Potter series. We'd suggest that it is important for parents to pay close attention to the manner in which spiritual power is presented in any story. It's crucial to ask questions like, "Who is the source of this power? How is it portrayed? What are the results of its use?" Good spiritual power — for example, the power by which the apostles healed the sick and the lame in Jesus' name — comes from God. He gives it to His people to accomplish His purposes, and it is always used for His glory. Occultic or evil spiritual power, on the other hand, serves the user's own selfish interests. It is dangerous, destructive and manipulative in nature. [http://family.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25631]