Mother loses bid to ban Harry Potter books

[Speedball]

Shut up you gosh darn liberal satanist.

He's not being liberal, he's being what the fathers of our country wanted. If this were to happen, then the Supreme Court would step in and over-turn it. It goes against our first amendment rights of free-speech.

 

[Calvin]

It's not what he's getting himself into, it's when he dosn't understand what he's doing. If I saw a 6 yr. old opening up a spell book, yeah I'd be a little concerned... however, if I saw a 14 yr old open the same book, I'd just say to myself "that's his choice."

and it has nothing to do with his afterlife or soul... that's just ridiculous.

What damage would it do though? Spells can't actually do anything, it's not like a 6 year old being given a gun when he doesn't understand it. The idea of a kid getting bullied and coming to school Columbine style, yet equipped with spells rather than guns is actually something I'd support.

 

[kainedamo]

But why is baning God from the pledge and stating that the world and all life started from him is okay but saying the big bang is the reason for all life or that we come from apes, etc is okay.

Creationism is not a scientific theory but a religious belief. Evolution is a scientific theory with alot of basis in fact. That is why evolution should be taught over creationism. In fact, creationism should stay out of science class altogether. They can teach that in religion class if they like.

 

[Super Kal]

What damage would it do though? Spells can't actually do anything, it's not like a 6 year old being given a gun when he doesn't understand it. The idea of a kid getting bullied and coming to school Columbine style, yet equipped with spells rather than guns is actually something I'd support.

I guess in this part of the conversation, it's all about personal preference.

but does that make me a Christian extremist?... I don't think it does...

 

[Darthphere]

He's not being liberal, he's being what the fathers of our country wanted. If this were to happen, then the Supreme Court would step in and over-turn it. It goes against our first amendment rights of free-speech.

Buy yourself a sense of humor, please.

 

[cyborg ninja 14]

For a second I thought this thread was about my mom. She to hates Harry Potter with a passion due to its "witchcraft."

 

[sinewave]

only in the south....

 

[Calvin]

I guess in this part of the conversation, it's all about personal preference.

No, it's about practicality.

 

[Super Kal]

like i said, it's all about preference now...

 

[Speedball]

Buy yourself a sense of humor, please.

I do. I get it now. so go yourself.

 

[Calvin]

like i said, it's all about preference now...

No, it's not, it's about there being nothing physically dangerous that a kid can do by misunderstanding witchcraft/spells/etc.

 

[Speedball]

No, it's not, it's about there being nothing physically dangerous that a kid can do by misunderstanding witchcraft/spells/etc.

Well...actually there is.
If a spell would call for, say, a sacrafice. Then there would be something physically dangerous.

 

[Super Kal]

No, it's not, it's about there being nothing physically dangerous that a kid can do by misunderstanding witchcraft/spells/etc.

let's just agree to disagree...

 

[jaguarr]

Well...actually there is.
If a spell would call for, say, a sacrafice. Then there would be something physically dangerous.

Only if he slips with the knife and stabs himself?



jag

 

[Speedball]

Only if he slips with the knife and stabs himself?



jag

It would be physically dangerous for the one being sacraficed

 

[Calvin]

Well...actually there is.
If a spell would call for, say, a sacrafice. Then there would be something physically dangerous.

Then you can deal with that on a case by case basis, that has nothing to do with banning all spells and witchcraft as a general rule.

let's just agree to disagree...

The mating call of the loser.

 

[Kritish]

Banning Harry Potter? Why do neo-cons think their kids will turn into devil worshipping satanists because they read an HP book. If they had there way they would go Old Testament on those true witches.

 

[SuperFerret]

Best argument for people who are worried about the 'witchcraft' in Harry Potter, D&D, Lord of the Rings, etc., is this:

Ask them, did you teach your child about Santa Claus? If they did, then they too, have exposed their children to the 'dangers' of 'witchcraft'.

 

[Kritish]

Best argument for people who are worried about the 'witchcraft' in Harry Potter, D&D, Lord of the Rings, etc., is this:

Ask them, did you teach your child about Santa Claus? If they did, then they too, have exposed their children to the 'dangers' of 'witchcraft'.

Let's not forget the tooth fairy, it introduces magic and homosexuality!

 

[Kritish]

No, it's not, it's about there being nothing physically dangerous that a kid can do by misunderstanding witchcraft/spells/etc.

Since witchcraft/spells doesn't work anymore than wishful thinking the only major risk is the kid growing up to be a gothic loser.

 

[Calvin]

Since witchcraft/spells doesn't work anymore than wishful thinking the only major risk is the kid growing up to be a gothic loser.

And that's definitely more harmless than what the mother in question here probably wants her kid to grow up to be.

 

[Kritish]

And that's definitely more harmless than what the mother in question here probably wants her kid to grow up to be.

Well, Marylin Manson hasn't blow up an abortion clinic yet...

 

[Lurk]

LMAO. Dude, chill. Sticks and stones and all that...

 

[SuperFerret]

Let's not forget the tooth fairy, it introduces magic and homosexuality!

And the Easter bunny, he shows children that it's okay to hide eggs.

That bastard.

 

[Kritish]

And the Easter bunny, he shows children that it's okay to hide eggs.

That bastard.

No, the Easter bunny teaches kids the abomination of bunny on chicken love.