What I love about the web is the opportunity to share my thoughts with others. But I also like to hear what others think and to exchange ideas.

On this page, I'll share some of the comments I've received in our guestbook and via e-mail. Where appropriate, I'll include a link to the original article or review that provoked the comment. In some cases, I also may respond to the comments.

These are emails I've recieved on the subject of Harry Potter and Satanism.
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Hey Guys,
My name is Rebecca Collett, I am 15 years old and love the Harry Potter
series. I was skeptical at first, but I was given the first book for
Christmas and ended up reading it as a last resort. It turned out that I
love it!
I read your Harry and Satanism part. Although I completely agree with you,
you could have worded it more tastefully and with a bit more insight. As a
Christian person, I am able to look at both sides of this issue. I don't
think Rowling intended this book to be satanic in anyway; I mean it was
written (mainly) for children. But, I can see how people may interpret
what they do to be a satanic ritual.
You might consider writing the issue first, presenting both sides of the
stories and then include your own insight.
Perhaps a conclusion to your article might be:
The witchcraft that Harry et al practice may appear to be satanic, however,
is a fantasy story supposed to be serious? To all the "bible-busters" who
are taking this light-hearted book far too seriously: the only wrong
against God and the bible is if you take the book as lies and not fantasy.

Perhaps mention that if their children are reading the Harry Potter stories
and then going and practicing witch craft then they are not bringing their
child up in an appropriate fashion.

There is more I would like to say, however, I'm really too tired too think
anymore.

Thank you for reading, and please get back to me.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Collett


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Hi people,
I was just reading about an email that was sent to you on Satanism. I have read
all about people who are trying to ban Harry Potter. I enjoy the books very much
and I don't study Witchcraft or Wicca. I have really notice that the people who
are trying to ban it are very religious groups. I can see how they want it
banned but they also have to understand that there are people who thoroughly
enjoy the books. The lightning scar that Harry wears is a sign of Satanism. But,
they celebrate Christmas. There is some cruel parts in the books but not cruel
enough to be about Satanism. I watch cartoons and there are parts where you see
anvils being dropped on other peoples heads and playing with TNT. You don't see
me going around blowing people or things up. I think that if people have a
problem with it they should not let their children read the books.
Sarah
P.S. I hope I wasn't too harsh. I just don't want the books banned.

Thanks a lot!!!! Keep sending!!!!

Oh one more thing! To Rebecca:Honestly that is as tasteful as I can get on that subject. That is the way I feel about those people.But thanks for being honest.