Evil Harry Potter

[lonegreywolf20]

Bernard Cornwell has a book series out called the Saxon chronicles. While not completely about King Alfred of Wessex (if I remember correctly, he was fighting for England to be born at the time) he is a huge part of the beginning of the whole series. It is mainly about a Saxon born child then man being raised by Danes.

Having watched “The Last Kingdom” on Netflix, I purchased the first book in the series. I haven’t read it yet, but I plan to.

 

[tgGodsway]

If you are Agnostic or atheist, or other… my comments are not for you. The idea that the FICTIONAL characters do not appeal to infernal powers, is laughable, to those who make claim to the Christian world view. Why should this matter? … Can you agree that evil is real even if Satan does not get the credit?

 

[lonegreywolf20]

Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a very interesting character to me!

 

[JulianN]

he idea that the FICTIONAL characters do not appeal to infernal powers, is laughable, to those who make claim to the Christian world view. Why should this matter? … Can you agree that evil is real even if Satan does not get the credit?

Have you read the books? The characters who are evil are clearly identified as evil. The other wizards do not appeal to infernal powers, or any supernatural powers. It’s like saying that a musician calls on infernal powers to sing —it’s simply an inherent ability.

It’s fiction. In the venerable tradition of Tolkien, Lewis, Flannery O’Connor, etc.

 

[lonegreywolf20]

Thoughts on Dragons of Pern?

I play a video game called Ark and one of the private servers I wanted to join was based on that particular series.

 

[lonegreywolf20]

Okay. I guess I will check it out then.

I am trying to read more stuff than Star Wars and Legacy of the Drow, so these have been my choices so far.

 

[lonegreywolf20]

Rains of whales?

I played some of the first Witcher and loved it, but than stopped playing it in favor of the various MMos that were out.

Still have the first Witcher and oddly have the third one for the PC and PS4. Still have yet to play them. ARK has been my go to game since it released in 2015. I have it for every single system I own and have gotten my girlfriend into playing it with me.

Just something about taming dinosaurs and breeding them that intrigues me!

 

[lonegreywolf20]

Thank you for the suggestions.

My girlfriend has tried to get me to read Neil Gaiman and we have watched both seasons of American Gods. She has some of his stuff, so I just need to ask her to borrow them.

 

[lonegreywolf20]

I’ll have to give the Polish and Russian voice acting a try then!

 

[whatistrue]

The idea that the FICTIONAL characters do not appeal to infernal powers, is laughable,

You are just proving that you have no idea what is actually in any of the books. And why scream fictional? That low flying buzzing sound that you keep missing? That is the point of the discussion.

Can you agree that evil is real

No argument about evil being real at all. But, yet again for the comprehensionally impaired, not the point I was making.

 

[GKMotley]

My wife is a Cornwell fanatic.

 

[GKMotley]

So can I. My daughter and I met him once. She got bad vibes.

 

[TheHolyTrinity]

David Thewlis reads from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the British Library, J.K. Rowling and curator Julian Harrison uncover the roots of her famous killing spell.

Extensions on Harry Potter books - historical however mostly still used by the generational’s.

Then there is further books educating those who want to go in-depth

A young teenagers review of A Journey Through The History Of Magic by J.K. Rowling

“Children from all around the world visit King’s Cross station to find train stations 9 and 3/4”

Sometimes witch hunting and banning is required to save the innocent.

Malawi: Albino Killed on New Year's Eve Latest Victim of Witch Doctor Body Part Trade

Sad events, though witchcraft is very rife in this country.

Young sisters among 5 family members found dead of suspected murder by ‘witch doctor’ poisoning; 1-year-old girl found miraculously alive, lying on dead grandfather’s chest: Report – Crime Online

2001 - Patrick Erhabo ritualistic dissection (human sacrifice). He was smuggled into the UK from Nigeria had been dismembered by a professional: the suspect was deported home however no one has been arrested for his murder.

1981: Leroy Carter Jr. was murdered in an unusual way: police consulted an experts in the occult linked it to a ritual of Palo Mayombe, a dark magic sect of the Santeria religion.

And the list goes on …

 

[Frankie65]

I am part Native American and I do have dream catchers in my home. There is one over both of my children’s beds. They are also in their mom’s home, again above their beds.

Hi I wouldn’t presume to tell you what to do lone grey wolf. But this is the problem. Those things are pagan superstition and therefore in fact against the Word which is Christ. All superstition and all pagan artefacts directly oppose the Word. They put things which are not Christ up alongside him which de facto is against him. They are not harmless. They are inviting things in which are not good and which are invisible.

 

[Lou2U]

David Thewlis reads from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the British Library, J.K. Rowling and curator Julian Harrison uncover the roots of her famous killing spell.

Extensions on Harry Potter books - historical however mostly still used by the generational’s.

I don’t understand what points you’re trying to make here? It’s common knowledge that Rowling researched the ‘spells’ she put into her book. All it says is ‘avada kedavra’ comes from ‘abracadabra’ which was first used as a protection charm against malaria. I don’t know of anyone who truly believes antlers should be used for gardening anything, or that pregnant women should be planting things. Both of these are superstitions, and are nothing actually to do with Harry Potter.

Then there is further books educating those who want to go in-depth

Again, I don’t see the problems with looking at the history and folklore that people thought used to work. I appreciate that the reviewer is talking as if these things are actually real, but plainly they are not,. People cannot become invisible etc. He actually says the ‘spells’ by name and nothing happens. They’re not real.

All these further books are, are moneyspinners. Nothing in them is learning actual witchcraft.

A young teenagers review of A Journey Through The History Of Magic by J.K. Rowling

Another review about the history behind Harry Potter, and what superstitions people used to believe. I don’t see a problem.

I don’t have time to sit through the other video, I’m afraid, but I doubt it says anything different to what has already been discussed by posters on this thread.

Yes, ‘witchcraft’ is still something that occurs. Unless you can directly link each case to Harry Potter, then it is not particularly relevant to this thread (although it is sad to read about).

I really don’t uderstand the point you’re trying to make with these videos. It’s the same as the interview you linked to a while back. Some used to believe these ‘spells’ worked, or these creatures existed. They didn’t, and they still don’t. Harry Potter is a fictional series with fictional witchcraft set in a fictional world.

 

[lonegreywolf20]

Your opinion is duly noted.

While I have told my kids the story behind them, we ascribe no power to them and are mainly for decoration. They have not invited anything in and are truly harmless as decoration pieces.

 

[Bithynian]

I’ve noted that many good writers (and other artists in general) tend to be somewhat “unhinged”: T.S. Eliot and Lovecraft were rather racist, Ezra Pound was a fascist, Dostoevsky disliked (even hated) Catholicism, etc.

 

[GKMotley]

Tis true, as to HPL. I have some virulent stuff he wrote, in his amateur press writings. But I have also read that he moderated his views in late life. Couldn’t cite anything on this, though. There is a great deal written on HPL since the days I collected him. S. T. Joshi’s work, for one.

 

[GKMotley]

Yep. A lot of writers wrote as if they lived in the time period they lived in. But my knowledge on HPL is likely no greater than your own. I’ve not thought about him much in years and let a lot of stuff written on him pass in the night.

 

[TheHolyTrinity]

I don’t understand what points you’re trying to make here? It’s common knowledge that Rowling researched the ‘spells’ she put into her book. All it says is ‘avada kedavra’ comes from ‘abracadabra’ which was first used as a protection charm against malaria.

Thought was not mentioned here on this site but could have missed it amongst the 522 or so posts.

The book he mentions is called the Liber Medicinalis, written by Quintus Serenus Sammonicus. Quinus was a physician for the court of Roman emperor Caracalla in the 3rd century AD. Emperor Caracalla was the first to wear a amulet with the words on, he did not suffer from Malaria and firmly believed it protected him from all ailments, injuries and curses. His firm belief, meant that such amulets and talismans spread throughout the Roman Empire.

I don’t know of anyone who truly believes antlers should be used for gardening anything, or that pregnant women should be planting things. Both of these are superstitions, and are nothing actually to do with Harry Potter.

You may not know anyone personally who believes in such. In the long distance past I did. You are correct in saying that they are superstitions though, some would disagree.

The information is most definately pertinent to Harry Potter books as Herbology is part of the classes that he takes. Herbology has many facets, it is where if develops an interest can earn a degree and work in the areas of herbalism, alternative medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathy - some of which is against the CC teachings as includes pagan spirituality. Such can be basics as herbalism can be elevated.

How to Become an Herbalist: Certification, Online Courses & Degree

Again, I don’t see the problems with looking at the history and folklore that people thought used to work. I appreciate that the reviewer is talking as if these things are actually real, but plainly they are not,. People cannot become invisible etc. He actually says the ‘spells’ by name and nothing happens. They’re not real.

All these further books are, are moneyspinners. Nothing in them is learning actual witchcraft.

The money-spinners, isn’t amazing how the left hand gets a chance to glow.

With regard to the invisibility side, didn’t mention it in my posts - though not Magic but science is the invisible camouflage.

Another review about the history behind Harry Potter, and what superstitions people used to believe. I don’t see a problem.

I don’t have time to sit through the other video, I’m afraid, but I doubt it says anything different to what has already been discussed by posters on this thread.

That is okay, the video’s where aimed at those who wonder onto the post at a later date. Not all has been said.