Harry Potter is sinful, evil and the work of Satan! ... Uh, but Aslan is an allegory for the story of Christ ...
When JK Rowling starts a leading a cult of witches and wizards, we might need to rethink her intentions, but until then, remember that authors like Tolkien, Rowling and Lewis are not only encouraging millions of kids and young adults to read, but they are also giving us great models for Good and Evil in stories that allow us to put ourselves into their beautifully (and sometimes beautifully terrible) worlds. As parents and teachers we have the opportunity to discuss huge issues, like agape love and self-sacrifice through the stories that kids love.
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