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Harry Potter Hoax
September 2000
With the arrival of the Harry Potter movie, this old hoax has started
making the rounds again. It was originally spotted a year ago (Sept.
2000) and quickly died out as people learned that it was simply a copy
of an article from The Onion, a popular satire site. The article pokes
fun at the popular books (that's why the call it satire). A variant of
this hoax claims the American Family Association sent out a warning,
which, according to the AFA website, is also false.
This is the most evil thing I have laid my eyes on in 10 years ... and
no one seems to understand its threat. The Harry Potter books are THE
NUMBER ONE selling children's books in the nation today. Just look at
any Barns & Noble or Waldenbooks storefront. Go to Amazon.com and read
the reviews. Hear the touting by educators and even Christian teachers
about how "It's great to see the youth so eagerly embracing the reading
experience!" Harry Potter is the creation of a former UK English teacher
who promotes witchcraft and Satanism. Harry is a 13 year old 'wizard.'
Her creation openly blasphemes Jesus and God and promotes sorcery,
seeking revenge upon anyone who upsets them by giving you examples (even
the sources with authors and titles) of spells, rituals, and demonic
powers. I think the problem is that parents have not reviewed the
material. The name seems harmless enough... Harry Potter. But that is
where it all ends. Let me give you a few quotes from some of the
influenced readers themselves: "The Harry Potter books are cool, 'cause
they teach you all about magic and how you can use it to control people
and get revenge on your enemies," said Hartland, WI, 10-year-old Craig
Nowell, a recent convert to the New Satanic Order Of The Black Circle.
"I want to learn the Cruciatus Curse, to make my muggle science teacher
suffer for giving me a D." [A 'muggle' is an unbeliever of magic.]
Or how about the REALLY young and innocent impressionable mind of a 6
year old when asked about her favorite character: "Hermione is my
favorite, because she's smart and has a kitty," said 6-year-old Jessica
Lehman of Easley, SC. "Jesus died because He was weak and stupid."
And here is dear Ashley, a 9 year old, the typical average age reader of
Harry Potter: "I used to believe in what they taught us at Sunday
School," said Ashley, conjuring up an ancient spell to summon Cerebus,
the three-headed hound of hell. "But the Harry Potter books showed me
that magic is real, something I can learn and use right now, and that
the Bible is nothing but Boring lies."
DOES THIS GET YOUR ATTENTION!! If not, how about a quote from a High
Priest of Satanism: "Harry is an absolute godsend to our cause," said
High Priest Egan of the First Church Of Satan in Salem, MA. "An
organization like ours thrives on new blood - no pun intended - and
we've had more applicants than we can handle lately. And, of course,
practically all of them are virgins, which is gravy." [Since 1995, open
applicants to Satan worship has increased from around 100,000 to now...
14 MILLION children and young adults!]
It makes me physically ill, people! But, I think I can offer you an
explanation of why this is happening. Children have been bombarded with
action, adventure, thrills and scares to the point Hollywood can produce
nothing new to give them the next 'high.' Parents have neglected to see
what their children are reading and doing, and simply seem satisfied
that' Little Johnny is interested in reading.' AND... educators and the
NEA are PUSHING this with NO WARNING as to the effects or the contents.
Still not convinced? I will leave you with something to let you make up
your own mind.
And finally, a quote from the author herself, J. K.Rowling, describing
the objections of Christian reviewers to her writings: "I think it's
absolute rubbish to protest children's books on the grounds that they
are luring children to Satan," Rowling told a London Times reporter in a
July 17 interview. "People should be praising them for that! These books
guide children to an understanding that the weak, idiotic Son Of God is
a living hoax who will be humiliated when the rain of fire comes, ...
while we, his faithful servants, laugh and cavort in victory."
My hope is that you will see fit to become involved in getting the word
out about this garbage. Please FWD to every pastor, teacher, and parent
you know. This author has now published FOUR BOOKS in less than 2 years
of this 'encyclopedia of Satanism' and is surely going to write more. I
also ask all Christians to please pray for this lost woman's soul. Pray
also for the Holy Spirit to work in the young minds of those who are
reading this garbage that they may be delivered from its harm.
Copyright 2004 by Jay Jennings
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