Many Christian parents see nothing wrong with the Harry Potter series.
Unfortunately, Harry Potter does not point young readers to the Gospel but
rather to the darkness of the occult. If you have not seen Harry Potter:
Witchcraft Repackaged by Caryl Productions, we highly recommend it.
The Harry Potter theme park will undoubtedly be visited by millions of
children and young teens.
The Telegraph
Clearly visible is the iconic shape of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry, covered in a dusting of fake snow. Scheduled to be opened in early
spring, the 20-acre park, which is in the Universal Orlando Resort, is estimated
to have cost upwards of £160 million.
The Potter theme park will offer guests a tour of Hogwarts Castle, a visit to
Ollivander’s wand shop and the chance to drink some real-life butter beer. The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be followed up in November by the release
of the last film in the series, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.
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Related information on Harry Potter:
Harry Potter and the Superconsciousness
‘Use Harry Potter to spread Christian message’?
J K Rowling: ‘Christianity inspired Harry Potter’
What do “The Secret”, Yoga and Harry Potter have in common?
“Spiritual Formation” (i.e., “40 Days of Reflection & Growth”) at
Trevecca Nazarene University
by Sandy Simpson
Deception in the Church Ministries
things in common, which has been proved again and again by the cooperation
and even mentorship across the lines of EC and NAR. These types of “Ladies
Home Journal” surveys that are supposed to teach you something about
yourself are used by both groups and very much from the same model set forth
by modern psychology. When dealing with worldly issues and even those of
emotional and mental development, surveys can sometimes be of some help,
though more often they are not really much help at all. This is because
surveys do not really help people spiritually. The Bible provides the
highest and best help for all areas of life. But this reliance on human
therapeutic methodology is very evident in both the spiritual formation
materials at Trevecca and in materials flowing forth from the C. Peter
Wagner NAR. For the purposes of anonymity I am not going to name names but I
have firsthand knowledge of the C. Peter Wagner survey put out under the
name of “Finding Your Spiritual Gifts” by C. Peter Wagner. This survey was
used in a recent ACSI teacher’s conference. Teachers signed up for extra
curricular classes which would provide them credit in their teaching
credentials. The name of the class where this survey was presented was
called “Creativity: It All Begins With An Idea”. The teachers, thinking they
would be presented with ideas on creativity in the classroom, ended up
having to take the above survey if they wanted to get credit for the course.
What the survey had to do with the subject is beyond me. To me it was very
disingenuous to ride in on one horse, switch horses in the middle of the
stream, and end up leaving people drowning in Third Wave/Latter Rain false
ideas. Be that as it may, this was only a small part of the problem.
The
first question I had was this: how can a survey help you “find your
spiritual gifts”? The answer: it cannot. All the questions were framed in
such as way that they were almost all focused on self. Before we get too far
into this analysis I need to give you the correct Biblical way to find your
spiritual gifts so you can compare the positive picture with the negative. Click
here to continue.
Take the Test: Are You a New Ager?
by Mike Oppenheimer
Let Us Reason Ministries
This may seem like an inconsequential question, even a silly question to
ask, but many people may not know how involved they are in the new age
movement that has permeated our society.
In other words, do you believe or practice what is taught in the new age
movement without knowing it?
Here are some questions to ask yourself…
Do you believe God is a force? That God is in all things (pantheism) or
that God is all things (panentheism).
Do you believe in karma and reincarnation as Hindus or Buddhists do?
Do you believe life is not real an illusion and the real world is unseen.
Do you believe that all religions and spiritual paths lead to the same
place and are acceptable to God (universalism)
Do you deny a moral standard for all people that is understood by our
conscience or the law given to Moses.
Do you believe that all holy books are given by God at different times.
Do you believe that all religions and spiritual beliefs are based on or
point to the same God who is known by different names.
Do you think Jesus was an enlightened master like many others? That he
discovered God by realization of what is inside him.
Do you believe God is a force or can is a he or a she.
Do you believe we can leave our bodies and visit other realms though
psych spiritual techniques or dreams.
Do you believe that we can come in touch with God through Yoga or
meditation.
Do you believe that man can pass onto you by touch a spirit or gift.
Do you believe that ghosts are people that once lived and are trying to
communicate with us.
Do you believe space aliens are visiting to give us knowledge for the
advancement of human kind?
Do you believe that spirit beings from other dimensions are desiring to
channel to us information.
If you believe any of these you are involved to some degree willingly or
unwillingly.
If you believe any of these as a Christian, then you are accepting
beliefs and practices that go against the faith that is to be focused on
Jesus Christ. Source:
Let Us Reason Ministries