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The series features [[vampire]]s and [[werewolve]]s, which are part of non-Christian mythology, and it does not depict any of the characters as Christians. In popular culture vampires are generally depicted as individuals who have either willingly or by duress turned against God (such as [[Bram Stoker]]'s original [[Dracula]]) and thus any promotion of vampirism stands in direct conflict to Christianity. Vampires are shown as being hurt by crosses or crucifixes, although in the novel Dracula the weapons that Van Helsing used to control Dracula were Catholic in origin, and he mentions the Vatican directly. However, most treatment of vampires in fiction does not distinguish between Catholic symbols and Protestant ones, and both seem effective.

The series features [[vampire]]s and [[werewolve]]s, which are part of non-Christian mythology, and it does not depict any of the characters as Christians. In popular culture vampires are generally depicted as individuals who have either willingly or by duress turned against God (such as [[Bram Stoker]]'s original [[Dracula]]) and thus any promotion of vampirism stands in direct conflict to Christianity. Vampires are shown as being hurt by crosses or crucifixes, although in the novel Dracula the weapons that Van Helsing used to control Dracula were Catholic in origin, and he mentions the Vatican directly. However, most treatment of vampires in fiction does not distinguish between Catholic symbols and Protestant ones, and both seem effective.

The series does however seems to make certain elements of conservatism "cool" to young school girls whereas other series targeting the demographic encourage immorality (the pro-Satanic elements notwithstanding). Despite not referencing Christianity, the series seems to support traditional marriage and Chrisitian morals; for example, Edward, being from the 19th century when immorality seen as normal in modern times was considered taboo, refused to engage in sexual intercourse with Bella prior to marriage, and Bella was pro-life even when having the baby put herself at great risk (this in particular upsets [[liberal]]s).  

The series does however seems to make certain elements of conservatism "cool" to young school girls whereas other series targeting the demographic encourage immorality (the pro-Satanic elements notwithstanding). Despite not referencing Christianity, the series seems to support traditional marriage and Chrisitian morals; for example, Edward, being from the 19th century when immorality seen as normal in modern times was considered taboo, refused to engage in sexual intercourse with Bella prior to marriage, and Bella was pro-life even when having the baby put herself at great risk (this in particular upsets [[liberal]]s).

 

==Relationship Dynamics==

==Relationship Dynamics==