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Hooked On Harry: Is Harry Potter Bewitching Our Youth?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Lord Ravenclaw, Jun 17, 2006.

  1. Lord Ravenclaw

    Lord Ravenclaw DLP Overlord Admin DLP Supporter

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    This kind of thing is just sad. And to advertise in Gmail, the nerve! I can't stand religious activists who insist that Harry Potter is evil and teaching the devil's work...if it is, I pity the devil for such a sad ploy. At least Harry could torture a few people with his witchcraft rather than emoing about Ginny.
     
  2. se7en

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    LOL.. thats all I have to say
     
  3. Cervus

    Cervus Raptured to Hell

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    These idiots get on my nerves shouting "Harry Potter is the Devil!" to anyone that will listen to them. I honestly doubt whether any of the brainless dotards have ever read the books.
     
  4. Litha Riddle

    Litha Riddle Banned DLP Supporter

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    I can't believe that in the year 2006 we still have people like that.
    I mean what will they stop at.

    People like that they just see magic, and go on a crusade.
    People like that make my skin crawl.

    It's people like that who threaten to blow up rock concerts.

    I wish they'd just leave people alone. It's not like we're forced to read the books.

    Litha
     
  5. Myst

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    I had that e-mail to :p. I really dislike these kinds of people, they just need to mind their own business.
     
  6. Mr. Merriman

    Mr. Merriman Groundskeeper

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    I find that, personally, I quite enjoy that sort of people. Not only do they advertise the ridiculousness of their viewpoints, but they provide such exquisite opportunities for severe mocking, taunting, and degredation.

    Without impotent religious fundamentalists reduced to trying desperately to influence people through gmail links, the world would not be nearly so entertaining as it is.
     
  7. ghst.san

    ghst.san Sixth Year

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    Yeah but still its sad. Without such people the wizarding world wouldn't have to hide *nods*. It seriously sucks that I can't use my broomstick in the summer, because of all the muggles seeing me.




    If this is really the devils work then he has truly outdone himself. The majority gets completely corrupted by H/G and the tiny bit of sane people (mainly us) claw their eyes out in terror....
     
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  8. Niffler Lord

    Niffler Lord Headmaster

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    OMG!!! I think they are right... HP is the work of the Devil!!

    First they come out with good books with great plots, lovable characters and a world of fantasy to hook you in. Then, once you are fully immersed in the story, they ruin everything with bad plots and butchered characters. They destroy your joys and happiness and send you spiraling into the abyss... It’s so clear now.

    I see the light!!
     
  9. Giovanni

    Giovanni God of Scotch

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    These people make me laugh... A family of them live 2 doors down from me.

    The father has told me that I am going to hell -- multiple times. I've told him that his wife looks like she hasn't had an orgasm for the duration of his 20 year marriage.

    You should have seen his face :)

    Imagine fanon Dursley after Harry drops the "Mad Eye bomb" on him... Those shades of red really do exist... And I think I may have touched close to home with the comment.
     
  10. KeshinNoAkui

    KeshinNoAkui Seventh Year

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    Eh, I don't really care.

    I know I'm going to hell, so I might as well enjoy what I got until Mr. Reaper comes to me in his Pimpmobile to take me to the Highway to Hell...

    That, and I enjoy laughing at idiots like those 'realists'. =P
     
  11. gamma

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    Our school is host to a number of...religious fundamentalists (fuckin psychos more like it) who are students and constantly pass out flyers (sp) and preach about the "oh so holy God". They once caught a freshman reading the 6th Harry Potter book during school, and well, it didn't turn out to be a pretty sight (lots of shouting!).

    They certainly provide a lot of entertainment though ;o
     
  12. LINKed up

    LINKed up Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    These people have taken Christianity to the extreme that I believe it was never intended to go to. I mean really, have these people actually read the books or the Bible? In the Bible, it says, in effect, that if you accept that Jesus died for your sins, you are on your way to heaven. This whole "HP=Herasy" shit is just stupid and is probably just a way to try and convert people to Christianity or something...
     
  13. Mr. Merriman

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    Someone once handed me a flyer for the Campus Crusade for Christ. So, I decided that I should be prepared in case it happened again. It went something like this a week later.

    "Hello, would you like a flyer? We're the Campus Crusade for Christ."
    "Sure. Would you like a flyer? We're the Campus Crusade for Cthulhu."
    "What?"
    "The elder gods will eat you."
    "Uh . . sure." *backs away slowly*

    The last time someone asked me if I found Jesus, I told them he was behind the couch.
     
  14. Harpy Prince

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    Harry Potter does teach evil things to people. Lord knows how many times I've tried to summon Inferi to eat my neighbors dog.
     
  15. Giovanni

    Giovanni God of Scotch

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    LMFAO!!!

    My Pet Jehovah's Witnesses stopped by again today. Apparently they hadn't recieved the certified letter I sent to them threatening a lawsuit (which I can now pursue as per my leisure).

    They asked me if I was afraid due to the difficult times we lived in. My response.

    Me: Difficult times? Are you shitting me? My family lives in the suburbs, my dad (asshole though he is) is in the top 20% income bracket, and the only terrorists I have to worry about are the ones in the White House. Well them and the religious ones who try to tell me how to live my life.

    Them: Have you ever thought about what happens after it all ends.

    Me: Yes, and I have come to the conclusion that I don't care, as it does not concern me. Death is final.

    Them: We really think you should think about accepting the wonderful message of Christ as part of your life.

    Me: I've thought about it -- and rejected it. Have you ever thought about the Flying Spaghetti Monster? I hear he created the universe 6000 years ago with his noodley appendage.

    Them: Blasphemi---

    Me: I'm not blaspheming... But your presence here offends His Noodleyness, so I am going to have to ask you to leave.

    Me: Oh and by the way, your getting another certified letter. Don't come back.


    Best part was I kept a nice -- polite -- "Fuck you" smile the whole time I was doing it, and even better, I kept a nice -- polite -- and extremely condescending tone the whole time too :)

    They are always prepared for polite rejection and harsh rejection... But if you manage to combine afew harsh barbs with a condescending holier than thou tone you have pwnt witnesses.
     
  16. madeyemoody

    madeyemoody High Inquisitor

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    ROFLMFAO my mom is staring at me wondering why I'm laughing right now
     
  17. Litha Riddle

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    That was funny although Jehovah's are so easy to mess with.

    I mean I collect figures/art of Death and the devil, thus it's hilarious when I invite them in.
    I've only been bothered a few times and they are terrified to come in.

    I always wonder why they target my house, I've always stated I'm atheist on surveys etc.

    It always saddens me when I hear of people being harassed for reading about magic. I mean shouldn't they be happy that children are reading more.
    So it's not the bible but Harry Potter has just as much fact as bibles.
    I mean Seamus tries to turn water into Rum, and in the bible water is turned into wine.

    Also if Harry Potter was that corrupting, why haven't we heard of kids jumping from windows trying to fly.

    Litha
     
  18. madeyemoody

    madeyemoody High Inquisitor

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    Because the parents are so embarresed, they say there son/daughter was depressed with his/her grades and commited suicide
     
  19. Giovanni

    Giovanni God of Scotch

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    Well here is the article we are all bashing. These Evangelicals are real pieces of work... "Harry Potter is not the first time Christianity has taken the best Secular culture has to offer and turned it into a lesson on Christ."

    This article is fairly idiotic in the sense that Potter is obviously a Christ Figure -- and the morons are just now realizing it. It is no wonder that these people all oppose abortion... They are all poster children for it.

    I suppose this is why we no longer use lead based paint in homes... 'Tis a pity that we stopped long after it was too late for these poor souls.

    Lets play a game called "Spot the Hypocrasy"

    And pointing out that they are attacking a magical work of fiction when they themselves worship one DOES NOT COUNT.


     
  20. LINKed up

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    Wow... so, they are now doing a total 180? Thats pathetic. First they say that Harry Potter is the devil, and now they say that JKR wrote it based on biblical events... this is just sad...
     
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