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Harry Potter is a standard tale of good vs. evil, and good always wins in the end. Harry, the hero, often triumphs because of his upright character and pure motives.
Although one source claims that Dobson has sharply criticized the [[Harry Potter]] books, his website says rather:
Although one source claims that Dobson has 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]
Another Harry Potter quote:
*James Dobson's Focus on the Family made the following comment: "Harry Potter is a standard tale of good vs. evil, and good always wins in the end. Harry, the hero, often triumphs because of his upright character and pure motives. Unconditional love and courage are held as ideals of great importance. By following Harry and his best friend Ron, the reader gets a glimpse of true loyalty and friendship, as well as self-sacrifice." [http://www.seekgod.ca/imagination1.htm]
==Further reading==
==Further reading==