Is it wrong to read or watch Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Like observing Halloween, it may be a matter of conscience for people since it is conceivable that it can lead to an interest in the occult. We do know that the Christian world at large reacted negatively because they felt that the Harry Potter series and the Lord of the Rings trilogy cast some witchcraft and magic in the “white-magic” or good category. Certainly, we need to be careful of the things that our families see and hear. We also need to know when things are simple entertainment and when they are dangerous. Learning to be discerning and how to view and deal with things that God disagrees with has benefit as well. A parent might prepare their child for what they are about to read or watch, then use what they saw as a teachable moment to explain the truth from God’s perspective. As a side note, please notice that many nursery rhymes and fables deal with some of these same issues, yet Christian parents often read these to their kids. Many cartoons are similar. What about those bl
