“Harry Potter and Religion”
Read a Nov. 5, 2010, article from The New Yorker providing an overview of how religious groups have reacted to the Harry Potter series.
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Harry Potter for Seekers
Harry Potter for Seekers posts articles, resources, lists of books and more for “seekers who want to explore the deep spiritual foundation of Harry Potter.” Contact through the website.
“Potter called Christ-like”
Read a March 4, 2003, WorldNetDaily article about a minister’s comparison of Harry Potter to Jesus.
“Most evangelicals like Harry Potter. Really.”
Read a June 19, 2003, Christianity Today Web blog titled arguing that the majority of evangelical Christians do not have a problem with the Harry Potter series.
“Witch School Offers Booklet ‘Harry Potter vs. Real Witches'”
Read a July 15, 2009, media release about Witch School’s booklet comparing Harry Potter with “real witches.”
“Witch Wars Harry Potter Fuels Witchcraft vs. Christianity Controversy”
Read a Oct. 5, 2005, media release arguing that the Harry Potter books series pits sorcery against traditional Judeo-Christian values.
“Pope and the peril of Harry Potter”
Pope Benedict has said the Harry Potter books “erode Christianity in the soul” of young people according to a July 15, 2005, Manchester Evening News article.
“Legalize Polygamy!”
Read an April 15, 2013, article from Slate arguing in favor of legalizing polygamy as the fight for gay marriage advances.
Robert L. Brown
Robert L. Brown is a professor of art history at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has written about Buddhism, asceticism, health and the body.