Comments on: Tales of Beadle The Bard http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/ Hey, What's That Over There? Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:21:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-75796 Tim Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:08:41 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-75796 Alright, I honestly cannot see what the problem is here. I am a strong Christian and follow my faith with absolute sincerity, though I love reading the Harry Potter series. These books are fictional stories, (though they are exceptionally good ones), and I see no reason to stereotype anyone due to this issue. Let's not use phrases that might cause one to feel bad about their religious donominatoin, shall we? I believe we all share a common interest - Harry Potter. So let's just discuss that from now on - their is no need for hateful thoughts or words. Now... I really hope that JKR will release "Tales of the Bettle and the Bard" publicly in mass amounts - so as we can all enjoy the stories within the book. If she does, which I'm quite sure she will, then I estimate the books will be made and sold within the next two years or so. Alright, I honestly cannot see what the problem is here. I am a strong Christian and follow my faith with absolute sincerity, though I love reading the Harry Potter series. These books are fictional stories, (though they are exceptionally good ones), and I see no reason to stereotype anyone due to this issue. Let’s not use phrases that might cause one to feel bad about their religious donominatoin, shall we? I believe we all share a common interest – Harry Potter. So let’s just discuss that from now on – their is no need for hateful thoughts or words.

Now… I really hope that JKR will release “Tales of the Bettle and the Bard” publicly in mass amounts – so as we can all enjoy the stories within the book. If she does, which I’m quite sure she will, then I estimate the books will be made and sold within the next two years or so.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-75667 Elizabeth Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:15:35 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-75667 To kab: what louise says about Jesus creating creativity and our imaginations is not necessarily wrong. Let me explain this way. Genesis 1 records the decision to create humanity, "Let US make people in OUR image . . . " This is a likely reference to the Trinity - the idea that God exists eternally as three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The New Testament says explicitly "Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth" (Colossians 1:16). Therefore, louise is not saying that God didn't create things, but Jesus did too, for he is God made man, the Lamb of God. As to what you said, don't think that all Christians are against Harry Potter. I LOVE the series and can even find references to Christianity within the books. For instance, in Godric's Hollow, there are two messages on graves from the Bible. 1. The last enemy that shall be defeated is death, and 2. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. More apparent is Harry's walk down to the Forbidden Forest, where he hands his life over to Voldemort. (If it were Jesus, his walk was similar and he shed his blood for sinners) Also, Harry/Jesus rose from the dead and thereby protected all their loved ones from lasting harm from Voldemort/Satan. Another reference is obviously Lily's sacrifice to keep Harry alive. In HP OOTP, Dumbledore says "He shed her blood, but it lives on in you and her sister. Her blood became your refuge." Another thing is that no one will ever be able to prove that the books of the Bible are true. That is why it is called faith. "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe". SO, maybe YOU need to broaden your horizons and stop immediately condeming those you term "fanatical Christians". Learn something about that religion before you begin abusing it and stereotyping people. To kab:
what louise says about Jesus creating creativity and our imaginations is not necessarily wrong. Let me explain this way.

Genesis 1 records the decision to create humanity, “Let US make people in OUR image . . . ” This is a likely reference to the Trinity – the idea that God exists eternally as three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The New Testament says explicitly “Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth” (Colossians 1:16).

Therefore, louise is not saying that God didn’t create things, but Jesus did too, for he is God made man, the Lamb of God.

As to what you said, don’t think that all Christians are against Harry Potter. I LOVE the series and can even find references to Christianity within the books. For instance, in Godric’s Hollow, there are two messages on graves from the Bible. 1. The last enemy that shall be defeated is death, and 2. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
More apparent is Harry’s walk down to the Forbidden Forest, where he hands his life over to Voldemort. (If it were Jesus, his walk was similar and he shed his blood for sinners) Also, Harry/Jesus rose from the dead and thereby protected all their loved ones from lasting harm from Voldemort/Satan.
Another reference is obviously Lily’s sacrifice to keep Harry alive. In HP OOTP, Dumbledore says “He shed her blood, but it lives on in you and her sister. Her blood became your refuge.”

Another thing is that no one will ever be able to prove that the books of the Bible are true. That is why it is called faith. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe”.

SO, maybe YOU need to broaden your horizons and stop immediately condeming those you term “fanatical Christians”. Learn something about that religion before you begin abusing it and stereotyping people.

]]> By: anshu http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-69966 anshu Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:21:19 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-69966 would be nice if ye put it on the web would be nice if ye put it on the web

]]> By: kab http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-69589 kab Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:30:23 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-69589 God (supposedly) created creativity, not Jesus. The Harry Potter series is an amazing litterary masterpiece. People need to open their mind and read as much as possible, otherwise the world will never progress. I believe in God, but until someone can prove that events in the Bible actually occurred, the stories within are just as fictional as the works of J.K. Rowling and many others. Fanatical Christians need to relax and broaden their horizons a bit. God (supposedly) created creativity, not Jesus. The Harry Potter series is an amazing litterary masterpiece. People need to open their mind and read as much as possible, otherwise the world will never progress. I believe in God, but until someone can prove that events in the Bible actually occurred, the stories within are just as fictional as the works of J.K. Rowling and many others. Fanatical Christians need to relax and broaden their horizons a bit.

]]> By: louise http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-69363 louise Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:45:55 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-69363 Some Christians actually read Harry Potter. And enjoy it. I am one of them and so far have not been struck dead for my temerity(!). I'm sure Jesus finds JKR's books creative at at least as well. After all, He created creativity and gave us our imaginations; it would be a shame to not use His gifts. Some Christians actually read Harry Potter. And enjoy it. I am one of them and so far have not been struck dead for my temerity(!). I’m sure Jesus finds JKR’s books creative at at least as well. After all, He created creativity and gave us our imaginations; it would be a shame to not use His gifts.

]]> By: chris http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-67949 chris Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:41:38 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-67949 i agree with Allison i don't think they should complain if they don't like it don't read it but i don't think jesus should be talked bad about in any way he hasn't done anything i agree with Allison i don’t think they should complain if they don’t like it don’t read it but i don’t think jesus should be talked bad about in any way he hasn’t done anything

]]> By: Allison http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-66553 Allison Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:53:34 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-66553 Hmm... I don't think Christians should complain about Harry Potter; but I don't want to hear other people say anything bad about Christianity and Jesus. Just because some people complain about Harry, doesn't mean they have to insult someone (Jesus) that hasn't said anything. Hmm… I don’t think Christians should complain about Harry Potter; but I don’t want to hear other people say anything bad about Christianity and Jesus. Just because some people complain about Harry, doesn’t mean they have to insult someone (Jesus) that hasn’t said anything.

]]> By: Keith http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-65258 Keith Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:14:25 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-65258 JD was off his meds, so I had to box him. problem is, while there's only one model, there are many copies; dude's got more finger puppet email addresses than I can keep track of. One day, I'll get them all. JD was off his meds, so I had to box him. problem is, while there’s only one model, there are many copies; dude’s got more finger puppet email addresses than I can keep track of. One day, I’ll get them all.

]]> By: Caitri http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-65250 Caitri Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:17:58 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-65250 Keith, you got yourself one weird-ass troll there. Keith, you got yourself one weird-ass troll there.

]]> By: Keith http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-65083 Keith Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:46:43 +0000 http://sanchezkisser.com/blog/2007/12/14/tales-of-beadle-the-bard/#comment-65083 I saw that. They're just jealous that more people like Harry than their moldy old Jesus. I saw that. They’re just jealous that more people like Harry than their moldy old Jesus.

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