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In reply to the discussion: Religious parents want Harry Potter banned from the classroom because it 'glorifies witchcraft' [View all]w0nderer
(1,937 posts)58. since i don't have webspace currently
much as i dislike the 'source site', the image is probably something that should be printed out and handed to a LOT of people,
(not directed at you, just figured you might get a laugh from it)
i know i could use one myself every once in a while when i forget my 'balance'
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Religious parents want Harry Potter banned from the classroom because it 'glorifies witchcraft' [View all]
w0nderer
Dec 2015
OP
Don't even ask about Hallowe'en. I still can't look a Jack O'Lantern in the hole for his eye.
merrily
Dec 2015
#1
Nothing that interesting, I fear. It's just that religious fundamentalists of all stripes
merrily
Dec 2015
#41
Any idea why these people were pointing out a cross dresser to you or to the "security guard?"
merrily
Dec 2015
#49
No reason to teach Harry Potter in school. Nothing phenomenal about that series.
merrily
Dec 2015
#3
I don't think she is still reading Harry Potter (nor is Rowling still writing the series.)
merrily
Dec 2015
#54
If that's the case, they better also ban the Bible. Seas parting and all that witchy stuff . . .
Vinca
Dec 2015
#8
I've long been disappointed that the traditional artistic depiction of angels
cemaphonic
Dec 2015
#66
Damn, the US is slipping. The religious crackpots will try to outdo this one. n/t
RKP5637
Dec 2015
#29
There was a recent court ruling that the RE exam was unfairly excluding non-religious views
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2015
#44
So if I keep practicing saying Alohomora, I really will be able to unlock things?
tanyev
Dec 2015
#14
Harry Potter is a lot less dangerous than what many pastors preach and brainwash flocks with. n/t
RKP5637
Dec 2015
#30
Well said! Christians, so many twisted and evil. Generally when some get up and start talking
RKP5637
Dec 2015
#42
I sure hope the "Oz" books and the "Mary Poppins" books are included in the ban.
Coventina
Dec 2015
#31
Exactly, religious wars in the name of their god. I recall in my youth in church singing
RKP5637
Dec 2015
#45
I guess someone has a hard time understanding Dumbledore's very simple message...
all american girl
Dec 2015
#59
I thought the "fundies being ascared of Harry Potter" thing was last decade?
cemaphonic
Dec 2015
#82