Read a Nov. 5, 2010, article from The New Yorker providing an overview of how religious groups have reacted to the Harry Potter series.

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.

Read a March 4, 2003, WorldNetDaily article about a minister’s comparison of Harry Potter to Jesus.

The year 2004 was the first in five years that Harry Potter did not appear on the list of 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books. See the American Library Association’s list of challenged books and background information.

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.

Read a July 15, 2009, media release about Witch School’s booklet comparing Harry Potter with “real witches.”

Read a Oct. 5, 2005, media release arguing that the Harry Potter books series pits sorcery against traditional Judeo-Christian values.

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.

Read an April 15, 2013, article from Slate arguing in favor of legalizing polygamy as the fight for gay marriage advances.