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  Harry Potter, Culture, and Religion http://www.cesnur.org/recens/potter_00.htm
Scholarly articles and updates on Harry Potter and religious objections against the use of the Harry Potter books in public schools.
  Bewitched by Harry Potter http://www.crossroad.to/text/articles/Harry9-99.html
Berit Kjos's article on why he feels the new generation of children are far more vulnerable to deception than previous ones.
  Harry Potter and Christians http://www.reachouttrust.org/articles/occult/hpotter.htm
From a literary standpoint, the books are unobjectionable. However, the way the supernatural is presented is anti-biblical, and could suggest the occult to children as a way to escape unhappy situations.
  Harry Potter: What Does God Have To Say http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/tract7.html
A former Witch shares some concerns about the Harry Potter phenomena.
  Harry Potter and the Paganization of Children's Culture http://www.lifesite.net/features/harrypotter/obrienpotter.html
Author Michael O'Brien compares and contrasts J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter with the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien
  The True Danger of Your Child Reading The Harry Potter Books http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/hpboy-fade.html
Christian site claiming the Potter books are non-fiction and teaches satanism and cannibalism.
  Harry Potter Series - Deception By Storm http://www.hstreasures.com/articles/harry_potter.html
Short article explaining why Christians should not buy these books.
  Harry Potter: A New Twist to Witchcraft http://www.exposingsatanism.org/harrypotter.htm
Explores the connection between Harry Potter and Satanism.
  Harry Potter Criticism http://danny.oz.au/books/notes/harry-potter-criticism.html
Criticism from secular perspectives including comments from Le Guin, Byatt, Hensher, and Bloom.
  Harry Potter: Satanic Godsend Mainstreaming Witchcraft http://www.greaterthings.com/Lexicon/H/HarryPotter/
Claims that J.K. Rowling's story line is innocent witchcraft are like Hollywood saying sex and violence on the screen have no effect on society.
  I Hate Harry Potter http://www.ihateharrypotter.com
Article critical of the Harry Potter series, with a forum for suggesting and discussing fantasy lit alternatives for children.
  What About Harry Potter? http://www.spiritwatch.org/Pottertract.pdf
Review of the books from a Christian perspective, for parents. An online tract that can be printed out.
  Ankerberg Theological Research Institute http://www.johnankerberg.org/hp-articles/hp-articles.htm
Contains many articles about Harry Potter from a Christian perspective. Each book in the series reviewed. Many common concerns and issues answered.
  Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets http://christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/2002/harrypotterchamber.html
Review of the film. Leave your comments and write a review yourself.
  Harry Potter Movie and Three Good Reasons to Avoid It http://www.ericbarger.com/potter.8.htm
Some brief objections to the Harry Potter phenomenon.
  Harry Potter and the AntiChrist http://www.pawcreek.org/articles_pcm/end_times/harry_potter_antichrist.htm
Joseph Chambers of Paw Creek Ministries argues that the Harry Potter series is a creation of Hell, preparing children to welcome the arrival of the AntiChrist.

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