06-22-2003, 12:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-22-2003, 12:45 AM by Nicodemus Phaulkon.)
That's the most profound cache of driveling, snot-glued, hair-brained posturing of so-called "analytical thought" I've had the misfortune to read in a very long time. His ability to bend facts 180 degrees to accommodate a single shaky argument is second only to his ability to contradict himself within the space of three sentences of text.
A shining beacon of the Church's unfortunate legacy of not allowing people to think for themselves.
Alas, Joe... that would include your own pretentious publications; move your foot next time if you don't want to shoot it.
Or, perhaps I just enjoy an imaginative, well-written story. Could it be that simple?
Well, no. Actually, it's referring to those that simply don't use or believe in magic. While the term can be derogatory ("worst sort of muggles imaginable"), that's usually reserved for the bigots and racists that are portrayed. Harry and Co. are fundamentally opposed to these. I find it interesting that a Christian Fundamentalist would find confronting and defeating racism and bigotry as evil. Isn't that a Christian thing to do?
Oh, wait. I forgot. YOU'RE not making money off these books yet, are you Joe? Forgive me my trespass. <_<
Yup. And when Jesus comes down and sees what "glories" your church and self-serving pontifications have accomplished, I hope he kicks your ass across the sky.
Have a nice day, Joe. I have a book to read to my daughter.
*P.S. Sorry for the pseudo-analysis, Chaer. I just couldn't resist. I tend to invite Jehovah's Witnesses into my home in order to "corrupt" them as well. Mind you, the fact that I insist that the Watchtower makes for good T.P. doesn't endear me to them overmuch*
A shining beacon of the Church's unfortunate legacy of not allowing people to think for themselves.
Quote:âGood stories capture the heart, mind, and imagination are an important way to transmit values.â There is no such thing as a book, movie, etc. that does not transmit values, i.e. someoneâs idea of what is acceptable or unacceptable. Anyone that tells you that it is okay to read sorcery or witchcraft material just for fun is playing with your mind. Do not be someoneâs fool.
Alas, Joe... that would include your own pretentious publications; move your foot next time if you don't want to shoot it.
Quote:Almost everybody certainly has an opinion about the Harry Potter books. It is almost impossible not to either love or hate the books. If you love magic, the occult, or witches, you will be jumping with glee.
Or, perhaps I just enjoy an imaginative, well-written story. Could it be that simple?
Quote:If you do not believe witchcraft is a name to be played with, then you cannot be anything but concerned. Remember, if you do not believe in playing the devilâs games, this series of books has a name for you and it isnât meant to be complimentary. You are called a âmuggleâ and these books paint you as a loser or a know-nothing nobody. Thatâs talking about us, the Bible-believing Christians.
Well, no. Actually, it's referring to those that simply don't use or believe in magic. While the term can be derogatory ("worst sort of muggles imaginable"), that's usually reserved for the bigots and racists that are portrayed. Harry and Co. are fundamentally opposed to these. I find it interesting that a Christian Fundamentalist would find confronting and defeating racism and bigotry as evil. Isn't that a Christian thing to do?
Oh, wait. I forgot. YOU'RE not making money off these books yet, are you Joe? Forgive me my trespass. <_<
Quote:The Harry Potter books are just another means of blinding millions to the truth. When people love imagination, superstition, paranormal intrigue, witchcraft, and sorcery better than they love truth, the Creator will allow them to be filled with their own desires. When the cup of sin is full, the King will say, âIt is enough.â My heart tells me the cup is at the brim. The King will soon have the final word and righteousness will win the day.
Yup. And when Jesus comes down and sees what "glories" your church and self-serving pontifications have accomplished, I hope he kicks your ass across the sky.
Have a nice day, Joe. I have a book to read to my daughter.
*P.S. Sorry for the pseudo-analysis, Chaer. I just couldn't resist. I tend to invite Jehovah's Witnesses into my home in order to "corrupt" them as well. Mind you, the fact that I insist that the Watchtower makes for good T.P. doesn't endear me to them overmuch*
Garnered Wisdom --
If it has more than four legs, kill it immediately.
Never hesitate to put another bullet into the skull of the movie's main villain; it'll save time on the denouement.
Eight hours per day of children's TV programming can reduce a grown man to tears -- PM me for details.
If it has more than four legs, kill it immediately.
Never hesitate to put another bullet into the skull of the movie's main villain; it'll save time on the denouement.
Eight hours per day of children's TV programming can reduce a grown man to tears -- PM me for details.